I have also seen the program and I don't recall anyone criticizing the crew, accept at one point where John Hucthinson stated that he would be interested to know why the FE shut down the no.2 engine. I thought that his contribution to the program and to the investigation was excellent and the fact that he is now retired has no bearing on his knowledge of Concorde.
The AF pilot was overly protective of AF, obviously concerned at the legal ramifications of AF being found negiligent in any way. This is a cynical attitude after so many people died in such an appalling accident.
The fact that the F/O's medical had expired is a red herring and only applies to the legality of the flight crew.
John Hutchinson did mention the fact that the aircraft was overweight due to the excess taxi fuel, baggage and the tailwind. Does that make him 'in love' with the aircraft? (only a Frenchman could say that)!
[ 09 September 2001: Message edited by: Flap 5 ]