8legs: Bbc two

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STEVENS: Murder, Murano glass... Katya's Euro trip was too disjointed

BBC Two's Europe On The Edge panels Italy, Germany and other countries in a three-part documentary hosted by Katya Adler.
A Nürburgring segment uses a 150mph car ride to illustrate Germany's motor industry amid broader economic tensions.
The reviewer finds the documentary disjointed, oscillating from travelogue to economics and crime.
Adler's crime reporting is praised for thoroughness and sensitivity amid disturbing real-world events.
The piece notes background on lupara rosa crime in Calabria as part of the EU-wide segment.
The review mentions societal and political tensions threaded through the reports.
Adler's segment about Munich's bunker and survival plans is noted but questioned for context.
The review comments on the balance between travelogue, economics and crime throughout the program.
The critique highlights the program's pacing and whether the crime reporting integrates well with lighter segments.
The article notes Adler's coverage of economic topics and global competition and its impact on Germany.

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