Ralph Fiennes

A welcome second series for Tom Hollander and John Wood's gentle, exquisitely observed comedy about the quietly determined, morally conflicted vicar of a rough East London parish. Hollander is superb as the diminutive Rev Alan Smallbone, who tonight finds himself an unlikely nominee for a heroism award. There's a terrific supporting cast led by Olivia Colman, Miles Jupp, Hugh Bonneville and Ralph Fiennes.

Gerald O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 9th November 2011

Rev, the award-winning BBC2 sitcom, has had to make some concessions to success. It returns in an earlier slot of 9pm, writer Mark Wood told a gathering of clerics at the Church & Media forum, so the amount of swearing by the put-upon Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander) has been heavily pared back. But he is still allowed to smoke and get into scrapes, and in one episode has ecstasy slipped into his drink. The Bafta may also have helped to attract guest stars including Ralph Fiennes, who plays the Bishop of London. One clergyman told Wood they viewed Rev as a documentary. God help him.

The Guardian, 24th October 2011

Richard E. Grant & Ralph Fiennes set for Rev. cameos

BBC Two comedy, Rev., is about to receive a solid gold injection of acting talent in the shape of Richard E. Grant and Ralph Fiennes.

On The Box, 10th October 2011