Michael Hogan

Pompidou, episode 1, review: 'painful'

Matt Lucas's silent comedy is not a patch on Mr Bean or Little Britain.

Ben Miller interview

The star of a new BBC Four comedy, Asylum, gives the lowdown on his favourite gadgets.

Mrs Brown's Boys review: 'predictable'

Potty-mouthed mirth-fest Mrs Brown's Boys (BBC One) is much-maligned by critics but adored by audiences. So in the interests of sort-of-scientific testing, I watched the New Year's Day special while keeping a tally of how many times I laughed.

I can tell you're on the edge of your seats, so I'll cut straight to my findings: three snorts of the "that's vaguely amusing, I suppose" variety; two grunts that didn't turn into chuckles; and two smirks. Not a great return on my 35 minutes but not as bad as feared. I didn't count the tuts, sighs and eye-rolls because it didn't seem in the spirit of the season.

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot: 'a magical start to 2015'

The last time tortoises had a starring TV role was on the opening credits of One Foot In The Grave. Tonight, though, they were central to another tale of retiree romance. Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (BBC One) was a warm, witty and whimsical adaptation of the author's 1990 novel which would have melted even Victor Meldrew's heart. Do believe it.

Does Ricky Gervais deserve Golden Globes nomination?

Ricky Gervais's Derek has been mauled by many critics. So why has the actor and writer been nominated for a Golden Globe.

Brian Pern: a Life in Rock review

Despite a strong start this rock-mockumentary ended up less than the sum of its parts.

Dapper Laughs does all men (and women) a disservice

Predatory and misogynistic, 'internet sensation' and self-styled 'pulling magnet' Dapper Laughs is no loveable rogue. He's downright dangerous.

Colin's Sandwich box set review

Mel Smith's wannabe horror writer is a timeless sitcom hero.

Walter: a wry new detective for BBC One?

Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar is excellent in tonight's one-off detective drama Walter.

Goodness Gracious Me: Reunion Special review

The BBC Two anniversary edition of the ground-breaking comedy Goodness Gracious Me was an ideal way to round off a Bank Holiday.