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Big Boys, Derry Girls, Man Vs Bee and Motherland up for BPG Awards

Big Boys, Derry Girls, Man Vs Bee and Motherland are amongst the nominees for the 49th Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd February 2023

The utter misery of BBC's Marriage

This is kitchen sink drama from the plughole's perspective.

James Innes-Smith, The Spectator, 26th August 2022

Marriage confirms Nicola Walker as the superstar of British TV

With Last Tango In Halifax, The Split and now Marriage, the actor has made a name for herself as the queen of understatement and low-key relatability.

Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 16th August 2022

Marriage, BBC One review

Nicola Walker and Sean Bean triumph as a couple in a marital minefield.

Helen Hawkins, The Arts Desk, 15th August 2022

Marriage review

At long last! A brilliant BBC drama about normal people.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 15th August 2022

Marriage, review

Sean Bean and Nicola Walker will shake you out of complacency.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 15th August 2022

Marriage is largely tedious - Sean Bean's new TV series finally gets it

No smashed plates. No screaming rows. No custody battles. Stefan Golaszewski's BBC drama about a 27-year-old partnership is unusually honest about the lethargy of long-term cohabitation, writes Fiona Sturges.

Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 15th August 2022

Marriage review

This clever drama about a 27-year relationship is full of slow, steady reveals that are sparse and deeply affecting. The actors' rich, detailed performances will welcome you in.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 14th August 2022

Marriage, BBC1, review

Sean Bean and Nicola Walker find magic in the doldrums of a long-term relationship.

Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 14th August 2022

Marriage review

Stefan Golaszewski's new BBC drama navigates the humdrum rhythms of a long-term relationship. But this stuff is boring enough to live through, let alone watch.

Nick Hilton, The Independent, 14th August 2022

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