"Outstanding account of events surrounding the St Bartholomew's Day massacre of the Huguenots - sexy, grotesque, handsome, with great acting and direction"
"The definitive Russian version, closest of all to Tolstoy's epic conception. Cast of thousands and unique Russian flavour missing from other versions"
"Terrific series that dispels the gleaming-toga image of ancient Rome forever - one hopes - in this blood-stained epic showing the life of the ordinary plods as well as the rich and famous"
"The flavour of Thackeray's 'loose, baggy' romp is fully captured in this witty series with excellent cast. Why on earth would anyone try to make another version after this winner?"
"Gob-smackingly brilliant account of the collapse of the Nazi régime over a fortnight in the bunker. Don't bother with any other Nazi movies - this is it."
"Based on the life and trials of 18th century legal reformer Garrow, the acting is first class, the period details complex and rich, the picture of the law at the time fascinating and Garrow compelling"