“A broadsheet obituarist once pointed out to me that veteran soldiers die by rank. First to go are the generals, admirals and air marshals, then the brigadiers, then a bit of a gap and the colonels and wing commanders and passed-over majors, then a steady trickle of captains and lieutenants. As they get older and rarer, so the soldiers are mythologised and grow ever more heroic, until finally drummer boys and under-age privates are venerated and laurelled with honours like ancient field marshals. There is something touching about that.”
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Paper view: the best of the Sunday Times television reviews
This book compiles a selection of the Sunday Times' finest television reviews, offering readers a comprehensive look at the critical perspectives on popular and acclaimed television programs. It includes insightful evaluations and discussions on the art of television storytelling, the impact of different series, and the evolution of the medium over time. more
Author
A. A. Gill
A. A. Gill was a British writer renowned for his sharp wit and incisive observations. He was a journalist, critic, and author, contributing to publications such as The Sunday Times, The Observer, and The Daily Telegraph. His writing covered a diverse array of topics, from travel and food to art and culture. more
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