I, for one, am glad that Mad Men has returned for series two. The series is set in a top advertising agency in the heady 60's. The show is beautifully shot, creating a real feel for what it was like to live at the time, the script is sharp, the performances snap and fizz, and the episodes have a good mix of self-contained stories and ongoing development of themes and characters.

All of the characters have things to hide, which get revealed over time, while the excesses of the corporate world are gradually exposed. Much has been said about the way in which the portrayal of rampant sexism, racism, homophobic hard drinking, hard smoking, workaholic lifestyles.

It says a lot about shallowness in the world of opportunity and plenty. And yet, there are those who fight for good and reach for the best.

If you want to catch it, the schedule can be found here.