On Television

In defence of the Netflix Persuasion

It is a satire of modern vanities, not a screw-up

Spook and crook

Research and authenticity are at the centre of these two series

Class viewing

The contrast between the lives of the boxers in “Fight School” and those portrayed in “Anatomy of A Scandal” could not be sharper

Passed-by spies

Spy show depicts the insecurity service

Dress rehearsal

A 2015 comedy starring Volodymyr Zelensky is now showing on Channel 4

Turkish delight

Sir Simon Milton is one of the men who destroyed London

Grim up north

Two new Nordic dramas reveal a darker side to Scandi paradise

Forgotten films

Streaming services contain a wealth of overlooked foreign-language war stories

Final frontiers

Adam LeBor on two TV series that are set in border regions, that feature engaging female characters and that are beautifully filmed

9/11 confidential

This 9/11 documentary gained extraordinary access to the key decision makers, deploying the material with skill and confidence