I very rarely watch TV, but seeing this prog' trailed stirred me into action, especially as the subject, and author of that wonderful book, was there to supervise proceedings. I don't agree with any of Risbutlers criticisms whatsoever, and found this lovely programme sympathetically made and close to the essence of the book, as well it might since Wellum was so closely involved. Perhaps we were viewing different programmes.
How very nice to see something made that does NOT revolve around yet another nerdy latter-day 'historian' hellbent on making a name for themselves by 're-interpretting' historic events that they were not present to witness. First Light avoided that trap by sticking closely to the story as written.
There were several other features on TV to mark the BoB anniverary, but First Light stood-out head and shoulders. Well done to all the team.
