Factual Reviews

  • Wallace And Gromit's World Of Invention: Episode 1

    Sadly, this new outing for West Wallaby Street's finest proves to be less than a world of invention and more of a cul-de-sac of regurgitation.

     
  • Dambusters Declassified

    In this fascinating documentary, Martin Shaw looks at the truth behind the Dambusters famous raid.

     
  • Wonderland: Boy Cheerleaders

    BBC Two’s documentary strand, Wonderland, returns with a look at a group of boys preparing for a national cheerleading competition.

     
  • Amish: World's Squarest Teenagers

    A culture clash whereby five Amish teenagers travel to South London in the name of docu-reality, this is a diverting watch that never really delivers on the potential of the concept.

     
  • My Weird And Wonderful Family

    On paper, the subject of this documentary is rather ambiguous.

     
  • Blood, Sweat And Luxuries: Episode 1

    Clearly the fevered retort of a producer whose childhood was spent being told 'you don't know how lucky you are', the Blood, Sweat And... strand returns to BBC Three.

     
  • The Scandalous Adventures Of Lord Byron

    The choice of Rupert Everett to host this minor biopic of the infamous poet is unsurprising - the "mad, bad and dangerous to know" literary hero is someone that Everett is obviously besotted by.

     
  • Living With Tourettes & Other Short Stories

    Squirreled away in the early morning on Channel 4 is a series of fascinating documentaries made by teenagers, dealing with challenging conditions that beset their lives.