354 stories by "Harry Venning"
Reviews of two new primetime police dramas, plus the verdict on Chris Addison’s new sitcom
The return of The Trip is an Italian job well done, says Harry Venning, who also reviews Rob Brydon’s new BBC1 game show
There’s no doubting the compulsiveness of ITV’s new drama, says Harry Venning, who also looks at the BBC’s new Sunday-night First World War series and Ade Edmondson’s…
Reviews of the return of the young Morse, and BBC3′s hip new magic show
I know it was written by David Hare and all that, but am I the only person who was driven to the very edges of screaming tedium by spy drama Turks and Caicos? Turks and…
Reece Shearsmith impresses in both ITV's The Widower and the final episode of BBC2's Inside Number 9. Harry Venning reviews these, plus new sitcom The Walshes
The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was the catalyst of the First World War but, according to BBC drama 37 Days, it could have all been averted had his chauffeur only ha…
This week's reviews include the return of Alan Davies' illusionist sleuth and Darcey Bussell's history of female ballet stars
Edge of Heaven nails its colours to the mast pretty early on, with its quirky animated credit sequence and jaunty Lily Allen theme tune boldly announcing to the world that this is going to b…
Harry Venning is unshaken by Sky Atlantic's drama based on the life of the James Bond creator, but is stirred by the return of BBC1's Wodehouse comedy
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's numerical comedy drama is a triumph, says Harry Venning, who also reviews the return of BBC2's crime drama and BBC4's rock spoof
Harry Shearer gives a delightfully disturbing insight into the mind of Richard Nixon, says Harry Shearer, who also reviews BBC3's comedy club creation and CBBC's look at circus life
Outnumbered returns, but is the new series displaying signs of growing pains? Harry Venning reviews the BBC1 hit, plus Vic and Bob's new sitcom and a CBBC show penned by the Fonz
Harry Venning on BBC1's new Dumas-inspired Sunday-night drama, and the Kumars' move from number 42 to Sky1
The second episode of the current Sherlock run finally wins Harry Venning over to the BBC1 hit, and he welcomes the arrival of The 7.39 " though Catherine Tate's Nan proves more resistible
Not so long ago, Ray Winstone was best known for coruscating performances in films such as Nil By Mouth, Scum and Sexy Beast. These days, he is more readily identified with those grotesquely…
Harry Venning looks back at a year of crime thrillers, a battle for the crown and a last hurrah for BBC4 original dramas
No new British comedies or dramas to review this week " the channels are obviously keeping their powder dry in preparation for the Christmas ratings war " but BBC4 saved the day with an exce…
"The Day of the Doctor was a lavish extravaganza that boasted movie-star guest appearances, multiple locations, fantastic make-up, spectacular stunts and special effects that wouldn't have l…
I don't know if the news has reached you " perhaps you have been incarcerated on the penal planet of Desperus, or lost in the dense jungles of Spiridon " but Doctor Who is celebrating...
Laden with well-deserved awards, the Horrible Histories team has made the journey from CBBC over to Sky1, charged with reproducing its unique blend of comedy aimed at both children and adult…
I am embarrassed to admit that the entire first series of Ripper Street passed me by completely. However, I am making up for lost time by thoroughly relishing series two, in all its grimy, g…
I was thoroughly freaked out while watching The Escape Artist. So much so, that I couldn't wait for it to finish. An hour after it ended, I was still impressed at how effectively it had...
After 24 years and countless corpse-filled drawing rooms, David Suchet's residency as Hercule Poirot is finally coming to an end. Only four immaculately made, exquisitely acted, excruciating…
As a former resident of the Welsh capital, I will not have a word spoken against Cardiff. Having said that, the place does provide a host of suitable locations if you happen to be filming...
