British Comedy Guide

Emily Mortimer

  • Actor, writer, director and executive producer

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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

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

Interview: director Emily Mortimer

In The Pursuit Of Love, Mitford explored shellshock, abuse and xenophobia ... but in a funny way, says director Emily Mortimer.

Mark Brown, The Guardian, 7th May 2021

Our favourite films: About Time

Is there a more perfect title?

Leigh Lim, Comedy To Watch, 18th 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

Wossy is joined by a duo of singers this week: former American Idol runner-up and now Queen frontman Adam Lambert and Scary Spice herself, Mel B. Comedian Russell Howard provides the laughs, while actor Emily Mortimer chats about her new seafaring horror with Gary Oldman.

Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 28th September 2019

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