Worlds Collide; Travel Man

“The gently sketched portraits of some of those who were murdered, their loved ones celebrating short lives so ordinary and so precious, constitute the best moments of Worlds Collide. They remind us of what was so shockingly lost, why we can’t help seeking a full explanation and why the programme should probably be forgiven for failing to provide one.”
Jack Seale, The Guardian

“The programme was about treading fine lines, and the joins between the story’s many awful and complicated strands were seamless. The combination of exhaustive evidence from the inquest with face-to-camera testimony required skilled, sensitive editing. Tracing Abedi’s movements as a clock ticked down to the precise moment of impact that ended episode one was propulsive but not improperly sensational.”
Ben Dowell, The Times

“When dealing with the killer, director Marcus Plowright understood the crucial difference between context and defence. Ultimate responsibility lay with Abedi, but the opportunities to avert disaster were appraised with pitiless clarity through new interviews and footage from the recently concluded public inquiry.”
Gabriel Tate, The Telegraph

“After three excursions, the show’s new host has yet to get the hang of his role. Joe’s used to being the centre of attention on The Great British Sewing Bee. He still seems most comfortable doing silly scripted segments to camera, rather than sharing an experience on the tourist trail with a fellow comedian. He looks a bit lost, as though he could be anywhere — just concentrating on his lines and waiting for the next instruction from the camera crew.”
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail