Denise Mina
- Writer
Press clippings
Frank Skinner goes in search of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift
Frank Skinner and crime novelist Denise Mina have embarked upon their latest Literary Road Trip, exploring the lives and works of satirists Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.
British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2023Group, 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 2019BBC unveils star-studded line-up for Edinburgh Festival
An eclectic mix of great names, including Paul Merton, Joanne Harris, Jo Brand, Rory Bremner, The Proclaimers, Sylvie Guillem, Denise Mina, Imran Yusuf, Nish Kumar and Ian Rankin will star in the BBC's wide-ranging output at the Edinburgh Festivals next month.
BBC, 29th July 2015