Annie Griffin
- Writer and director
Press clippings
Group, BBC One Scotland, review
The problem with Group is it lacks laughs. There are moments when you will smile, particularly at the passive-aggressiveness of some of the female characters ("You're the one person who will never be too busy to pick up the phone"), but laugh out loud moments come there none.
Alison Rowat, The Herald, 13th January 2020Group: Addict comedy to be Scotland's Friends?
It is the new Scottish comedy billed as Scotland's answer to Friends, but with one significant difference - all the characters are addicts of some kind. New York-born writer and director Annie Griffin, creator of the hit Channel 4 series The Book Group, has joined forces with Scottish crime writer Denise Mina to create a show set at a weekly therapy session.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 11th January 2020BBC Scotland reveals new sitcom pilots
BBC One Scotland has announced three sitcom pilots: The Scotts, Group and The Daly Grind. It's also been confirmed that Scot Squad will return for a sixth series.
British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2019The golden rule in our house is that you must watch an entire series before even considering condemning it. Sometimes this rule proves to be a blessing; on other occasions a damned curse. And I should have known so much better than to switch back on to The Book Group again.
Cameron Borland, Off The Telly, 24th January 2003