'Starkey and the king make a perfect marriage.' Read on for the critics' full verdict on last night's TV.

Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant, Channel 4
“Some historians might not call this sort of thing ‘history', but most viewers would call it very good TV.”
Matt Baylis, The Daily Express

Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant, Channel 4
“Starkey and the king make a perfect marriage, which is more than can be said for Henry's other six stabs at it.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

The Hoff: When Scott Came to Stay, Living
“David Hasselhoff is also interested in history: the history of David Hasselhoff.”
Andrew Billen, The Times

Rhodes Across the Caribbean, UKTV
“Ihave no doubt he's a fine cook, even a good telly chef, but when he steps out of the kitchen [ ...] he reveals himself to be an awkward interviewer.”
Tim Dowling, The Guardian

The Kindertransport Story, BBC1
“ ...exceptionally touching documentary.”
Brian Viner, The Independent

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