David Sexton
Books
Son of Nobody is more proof that Yann Martel is a literary paper tiger
Although this time, at least, Yann Martel’s tale is about people, he can’t resist his animal flourishes once again
By David Sexton
11 Apr 2026
TV
Kids illustrate why social mobility has ground to a halt
Tonight, Channel 4, 8pm
By David Sexton
2 May 2019
TV
A gritty documentary - ITV’s take on the murder of Jill Dando
Tonight, ITV, 9pm
By David Sexton
25 Apr 2019
Books
White by Bret Easton Ellis - review
From enfant terrible to grumpy fiftysomething
By David Sexton
25 Apr 2019
TV
The shocking reality of climate change make grim viewing
Tonight, BBC One, 9pm
By David Sexton
18 Apr 2019
TV
Brilliant acting and script - it’d be a crime to miss The Good Fight
Tonight, More4, 9pm
By David Sexton
28 Mar 2019
Books
Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver - review
Wakenhyrst is compelling, says David Sexton
By David Sexton
28 Mar 2019
TV
Pose: All that glitters in pure gold in this Eighties tale
Tonight, BBC2, 9pm
By David Sexton
21 Mar 2019TV
An tough adventurer discovers life on Britain’s streets can be scary
Tonight, Channel 4, 9pm
By David Sexton
14 Mar 2019
TV
To see the world you don’t need sight as Amar proves on a trip
Tonight, BBC2, 8pm
By David Sexton
7 Mar 2019
TV
Separated at birth, reunited years later- but the tale is stranger
Tonight, Channel 4, 9pm
By David Sexton
28 Feb 2019
TV
Worlds collide as Alice Levine tries to understand the Far Right
Tonight, Channel 4, 9pm
By David Sexton
21 Feb 2019