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Living The Dream. Jen Pemberton (Lesley Sharp). Copyright: Big Talk Productions
Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

  • English
  • Actor

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The Full Monty review

Wacky plots, endlessly irritating characters and a distinct lack of stripping - this Disney+ series isn't a patch on the film.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 14th June 2023

The Full Monty review

Warning: contains no nudity! This TV sequel is a politically enraged portrait of a community fighting back under siege.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 14th June 2023

Bums away: The Full Monty is back - but without the nudity

No one wants to see the cast naked any more, so this TV follow-up shuns stripping for comic capers and cost-of-living tragedy. Even better, it actually gives plotlines to the female characters.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 10th June 2023

The Full Monty, review

The hit 1997 film's stars have all returned for this spin-off series, which firmly wears its politics on its sleeve - with mixed success.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 6th June 2023

The Full Monty review

As a general overview, I won't delve into spoilers, but I'd definitely say it might not be what you think it is, and this for more than for the better.

Dan Bullock, Critical Popcorn, 6th June 2023

The Full Monty cast reunite for TV series

The cast of 1997 film The Full Monty are to reunite for an eight-part comedy drama on Disney+.

British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2022

Brighton review

Two middle-aged couples take a profanity-laden daytrip to the city where they met - but who exactly is this film for?

Phil Hoad, The Guardian, 31st May 2021

The sun-soaked dramedy reaches its last episode with holiday park owners Mal (Philip Glenister) and Jen (Lesley Sharp) giving the place a makeover. Will it be enough to revive their fortunes? With $50,000 to find to keep the park open, they need to track down the co-owner to help them. Cue a wild goose chase, some tinklingly tense music and a right old caper. The cast are great and do their best with the lightweight and gently watchable material that's on offer.

Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 7th December 2017

Living The Dream Series 2 coming to Sky in 2018

Living The Dream, the comedy drama starring Philip Glenister and Lesley Sharp as a couple attempting to turn around a failing US RV park, is to return to Sky One for a second series.

British Comedy Guide, 1st December 2017

Lesley Sharp interview

Lesley Sharp talks about how women are portrayed in dramas and the struggles of Northern actors.

Michael Hodges, Radio Times, 2nd November 2017

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