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Helen Hawkins

Articles By Helen Hawkins

This England, Sky Atlantic review - how Boris's No 10 got Covid wrong

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Crossfire, BBC One review - pacy and nail-biting, the holiday from hell

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Bright Half Life, Kings Head Theatre review - ups and downs of a tender lesbian love affair

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Handbagged, Kiln Theatre review - triumphant revival of Moira Buffini's comedy

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The Clinic, Almeida Theatre review - race and the status quo

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The Capture, Series 2 finale, BBC One review - gripping ride to a barnstorming conclusion

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Munich Games, Sky Atlantic review - superbly crafted thriller races to prevent a terrorist attack

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Marriage, BBC One review - a brilliantly executed drama series with a big heart

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South Pacific, Sadler's Wells review - strong singing in Daniel Evans's fast-paced production

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The Newsreader, BBC Two review - a drama series of welcome substance from Australia

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Much Ado About Nothing, National Theatre review - Shakespeare’s comedy goes Hollywood musical

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The Control Room, BBC One review - twisty thriller set in an ultra-noir Glasgow

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Favour, Bush Theatre review - Ambreen Razia's punchy new tug-of-love drama

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Suspect, Channel 4 review - a stylised remake of a Danish psychological drama

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The False Servant, Orange Tree Theatre review - Marivaux's cruel comedy gets a modern spin

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Borgen: Power and Glory, Netflix review - Birgitte Nyborg is back, more fascinating than ever

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