Alison Rowat

Chris Packham’s new BBC Two series on evolution is presented as an ambitious and engaging successor to David Attenborough’s natural history legacy. The review highlights Packham’s energetic and humorous style as he explores evolutionary history through selected species, beginning with elephants in Kenya. His personal, quirky approach contrasts with Attenborough’s tone but is portrayed as a refreshing evolution of the genre. Strong visuals and expert commentary support the series, which is praised as informative, entertaining, and a promising step for Packham as a leading natural history presenter.

A series of television reviews covers a BBC documentary on Andy Warhol’s artistic evolution and controversies, a Netflix reboot of Little House on the Prairie that balances nostalgia with new interpretations, Channel 4’s How to Get Filthy Rich with Gary Stevenson criticised for predictability, and the Apple TV+ series Trying praised for its optimism and emotional depth.