Pippa Duffy

Revew - Only Fools and Horses: The Musical

Only Fools and Horses, one of the biggest TV comedy hits ever, was working on a musical version when, sadly, he died in 2011. But the project survived in the hands of his son, Jim, and Paul Whitehouse, no small-screen slouch himself.

Only Fools And Horses Musical review

The Only Fools And Horses musical might be as much hooky as it is cushty, but it's got an excellent cast, and if the show can appeal to the legions who love the sitcom, this time next year, the producers will be millionaires.

It's wonderful news that Sky Atlantic has given Alan Partridge a second series of the cringingly brilliant Mid Morning Matters. And if Alan has a request slot, I'd like to make the following one: please bring Alan's stand-in sidekick Zoe Scott (Pippa Duffy) back from her travelling holiday as soon as possible. Because Alan's attempt to woo her during Monday's finale was the first time I've watched a TV programme through my fingers and enjoyed it in years.

Another comedic swipe at the pop industry, this time following three girls - Anna Nightingale, Pippa Duffy and Ayesha Antoine - as they try to carve a career with their group, Cats Eyes.

Interweaving monologues, songs and drama, it's lightweight but lovable with a witty script from Karl Minns and additional material available online at Bebo.

Anna Nightingale, Ayesha Antoine and Pippa Duffy star as the three members of fictional girl band Cats Eyes, who see stardom beckon as they are accepted onto TV talent show Fame Search. The whole show is presented as a series of intercut monologues from each girl, which is initially fun but feels a bit wearing after half an hour. This show is far better consumed in short bursts, which is handy as each episode will be available as a series of short episodes both on the BBC website and on Bebo.