James Walton

Will you be able to get through the ponderous aphorisms without giggling? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power reviewed

Plus: BBC4 delivers a pitch-perfect documentary on Joyce's Ulysses

The programme enjoyed drawing attention to the fact that it is the most expensive TV series ever made. Image: Amazon Studios
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