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The Pursuit Of Love, episode 3 review

As Emily Mortimer's Nancy Mitford adaptation came to an end, one question became clear - where was the narrative?

Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 23rd May 2021

The Pursuit Of Love, episode 2 review

A huge improvement, but Andrew Scott still steals the show.

Susannah Goldsbrough, The Telegraph, 16th May 2021

The Pursuit Of Love review - absolutely glorious

Emily Mortimer's immaculate adaptation of Nancy Mitford's bestseller about the madcap Radlett family is an instant classic. What a magnificent treat to tuck into.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 10th May 2021

The Pursuit Of Love, BBC One review

Nancy Mitford novel makes a smashing small screen transfer.

Matt Wolf, The Arts Desk, 10th May 2021

The Pursuit Of Love is bold, barmy and never boring

Her adaptation of Nancy Mitford's novel features subtitles, freeze-frames and loud blasts of T Rex.

Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 10th May 2021

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

The Pursuit Of Love, BBC1, review

A gleefully satirical snapshot of growing up and teenage friendship.

Gwendolyn Smith, i Newspaper, 9th May 2021

The Pursuit Of Love, review

A jolly fun adaptation - just a shame no one told its leading lady.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 9th May 2021

Pursuit Of Love proves we can't get enough of TV toffs

Emily Mortimer's adaptation manages to feel both modern and faithful to the original.

Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 8th May 2021

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