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Is the BBC cashing in on Bridgerton's sex appeal?

The Nancy Mitford adaptation was ground zero for that Dominic West-Lily James rumour. The Pursuit Of Love's promises a costume drama full of sex and scandal, but how does it compare to Netflix's hit period drama?

Alice Kemp-Habib, GQ, 9th May 2021

The Pursuit Of Love review

Lily James pouts, struts and grumbles in this post-Bridgerton period bonkbuster.

Ed Cumming, The Independent, 9th May 2021

Billie Piper and Andrew Scott to star in Catherine, Called Birdy

Billie Piper and Andrew Scott have joined the cast of Lena Dunham's medieval comedy film, Catherine, Called Birdy.

British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2021

Red Nose Day for Comic Relief 2021, review

James Bond and Catherine Tate's Nan shine on hit-and-miss night.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 19th March 2021

Filming starts on BBC comedy drama The Pursuit Of Love

Production is underway on The Pursuit Of Love, Emily Mortimer's BBC One comedy drama adaptation of Nancy Mitford's celebrated novel. Lily James, Emily Beecham and Dominic West star.

British Comedy Guide, 28th July 2020

Andrew Scott took Fleabag role to stop being typecast

Actor Andrew Scott has revealed that his desire to play the Hot Priest in Fleabag was partly influenced by wanting to shake off his bad guy image. Prior to his Golden Globe-nominated turn in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's series, Scott was best known for playing Jim Moriarty opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 8th May 2020

Interview: This Country's vicar Paul Chahidi

"I'm going to give Andrew Scott a run for his money as a sexy priest".

Rupert Hawksley, i Newspaper, 17th February 2020

Comedies up for Broadcasting Press Guild Awards

Brassic, Derry Girls, Fleabag, Gavin & Stacey and Mum are amongst the nominees in the Broadcasting Press Guild TV Awards 2020 .

British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2020

Has TV got a problem with Christianity?

Christians on TV were once limited to ethical debates and Songs of Praise. But from Fleabag to US sitcom The Righteous Gemstones, portrayals are now less pious and more provocative.

Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 7th February 2020

Kneel! How the whole world bowed down to Fleabag...

There was no escaping Phoebe Waller-Bridge's comedy this year. It transformed our porn habits, sent gin-in-a-tin sales soaring ... and then the Catholic church weighed in.

Laura Snapes, The Guardian, 23rd December 2019

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