Julian Hendy's terrific film
– Joe Clay, The Times
A fine documentary
– Michael Deacon, Daily Telegraph
This wonderful musical history – Mail on Sunday
This entertaining doc – Phil Harrison, Time Out
Many highlights in this fascinating documentary – Harry Venning, The Stage
Pick of the Day – Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Daily Star, Mail on Sunday, Radio Times, TV Times, Northern Echo (!)
“All round excellent film, which I really enjoyed and was proud to host on the channel” – Richard Klein

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This enchanting documentary – Victoria Segal, Sunday Times
This fascinating documentary – Sophie Heath, Daily Mail
An enlightening look back at the event – Ben Arnold, Guardian
Fascinating footage evokes a new society – Martin Hoyle, Financial Times
Julian Hendy's film is too short…a sunny optimistic celebration of British whimsy and frivolity – Time Out
–Sunday Times, Sunday Telegraph, The Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, Daily Mail, Radio Times, Irish Times, Time Out. Building Design Magazine

Superb documentary – Sunday Telegraph
Heartfelt documentary – Radio Times
Five Stars – Mail on Sunday

An exceptionally powerful piece of television – Brian Viner, Independent
A fine piece of campaigning television that will leave you profoundly sad and boiling with fury – Radio Times
This powerful and dignified film – David Chater, Times
Intensely moving and shocking documentary – Karen Shelton, Daily Mail
A remarkable film
–Mark Lawson, Front Row, BBC Radio 4
A polemical film [that] raises disturbing questions that aren't easily answered – Andrea Mullaney, Scotsman
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The grittiest reality show… bar none – Mail on Sunday
Achieved highest ratings for the slot in the Channel's history
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Addresses one of the most urgent problems affecting this country – Independent

A beautifully structured and gripping piece of television. Daily Telegraph
Brilliant…. this splendid programme…. a fascinating documentary full of intriguing stories, moving personal testimony and rarely seen archive footage. Daily Mail
A commanding and well-researched piece of work, filled with astonishing footage, recollections and revelations. Guardian
A meticulously researched, skilfully edited collection of previously unknown stories. Observer
Julian Hendy provides an absorbing, sometimes shocking, look at life in post-war Germany… A well researched account of a forgotten part of history. Radio Times

An extraordinary, moving documentary… Agonising and enlightening. Observer
Julian Hendy's powerful documentary … a powerful and intimate film. TV Times
Moving and heart breaking. Financial Times

Superb doc, chilling and utterly convincing. Time Out
Subtle and haunting documentary. Radio Times
Disturbing documentary. Times

Tricky stuff but great telly. Radio Times
Compelling. Observer
Fascinating documentary. Woman

Gripping documentary…this excellent programme. Sun
Julian Hendy's chilling documentary. Daily Telegraph
More soberingly effective than a year's road safety campaigns. Daily Express