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Sandylands to return for Series 2
Sandylands, the sitcom set in a seaside resort, is to return to TV channel Gold for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2020W1A: Initial Lockdown Meeting review
"Every problem is a solution waiting to happen," Hugh Bonneville says as he reprises his role as the BBC's head of values, Ian Fletcher. And right now he tells four other characters from the satirical sitcom W1A in a mock-Zoom meeting to determine the corporation's lockdown strategy. "We are looking at one of the biggest solutions any of us have ever seen."
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 21st May 2020Top cast lined-up for Stephen Fry film The Liar
David Walliams, Charles Dance, Hugh Bonneville, Rupert Everett, Warwick Davis and Sally Phillips are amongst the cast lined-up for The Liar, a film based on Stephen Fry's book.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2020Sandylands, Gold, review
David Walliams and Simon Bird's show is camp and gaudy with plenty of 'oo-er' humour.
Rupert Hawksley, i Newspaper, 4th March 2020Hugh Bonneville: Sandylands "a metaphor for Brexit"
The actor believes we will all be spending more time in the soggy British seaside and there may be trouble ahead.
James Rampton, i Newspaper, 27th February 2020Hugh Bonneville reprises Ian Fletcher for BBC Sounds
Jason Watkins also returned as Director of Strategic Governance.
Radio Times, 12th November 2018The 20 best TV comedies of 2017
Here - in no particular order - are the 20 best shows from 2017.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 11th December 2017Review: Paddington 2
Well, well, a sequel that is even more fun than its predecessor. It doesn't often happen but Paddington 2 manages to shift the stale marmalade sandwiches from 2014 to deliver a pacy, enjoyable adventure, which boasts a cameo cast that is like a who's who of British acting talent.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 13th November 2017Paddington 2 review
When you witness some of the absolute dross that passes for 'family entertainment' these days, it's reassuring to see something as lovingly crafted as this. The next question? Can they do it a third time? Well, that remains to be seen. Meanwhile, this will do very nicely indeed.
Philip Caveney, Bouquets & Brickbats, 12th November 2017How Grant & Bonneville got to grips with Paddington 2
If proof were needed that good friendships withstand the passage of time, look no further than actors Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville.
Rebecca Thomas, BBC, 8th November 2017