

Like too much Sunday afternoon television. I did initially approach with suspicion as to whether it was the sort of quiet English period piece which would irritate me for being underscripted and too pleased with itself. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if it gets a few BAFTA nominations and deserves to. The Dig, streaming from today as cinemas closed, is an excellent film and worth catching. Don’t be put off by the rather patronising review in the Guardian or some carping criticism about historical accuracy. So archaeology can make for a great movie. Mick Conefrey, Everest 1953: The Epic Story Of The First Ascent.Granta 113: Best Young Spanish Language Novelists.

The Times: Footpaths are neglected national treasures.The Forgotten Dream: The Jesuits in Argentina.

