Oliver Chris
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Trying 2 review
In an era of TV/streaming shows celebrating diversity, Andy Wolton's programme feels like something of a throwback to a Richard Curtis-style period when London was populated entirely by white people, i.e. never.
Dan Meier, The Upcoming, 17th May 2021Trying to return to Apple TV+ for Series 3
Trying, the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith as a couple planning to adopt a baby, is to return for a third series. Meanwhile, the second series will be available to stream from 14th May.
British Comedy Guide, 24th March 2021Motherland Christmas special review
The slapstick carnage in this one-off episode - there's a broken nose, a toppled tree and an explosion of flour - is not as funny as the more low-key moments.
Alexandra Pollard, The Independent, 23rd December 2020Review: Trying, Apple TV+
Apple TV+'s first British original comedy is an interesting one. It both plays it very safe, with its cosy thirtysomething Camden Town environment and also goes into some unusual territory as it deals with a young couple going through the difficult process of adopting.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2020Motherland, episode 4 review
It's become increasingly clear that Julia is not a heroine but an irritant.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 29th November 2017Motherland review: being a parent is a laughing matter
Motherland (BBC2) is a comedy that captures those moments of parental misery and magnifies them.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 8th November 2017Preview - Motherland
The first series of Motherland begins Tuesday 7th November on BBC Two. Here are Sophie's thoughts on the opening episode...
Sophie Davies, The Velvet Onion, 4th November 2017Review: Twelfth Night - NT Live
Michael Cox reviews 'a very enjoyable staging of one of Shakespeare's best comedies'.
Michael Cox, Across The Arts, 20th April 201716 times Green Wing was one of the funniest shows ever
From the surreal quirks of Sue White to the stammering awkwardness of Dr Alan Statham, we've rounded up some of the best bits below...
Sam Haysom, Mashable, 14th April 2017Review: Twelfth Night, National Theatre
The National Theatre's promotional campaign for Simon Godwin's new Twelfth Night has been all Tamsin Greig, all the time.
Dan Rubins, A Younger Theatre, 27th February 2017