Sam Wollaston
- Reviewer
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Gap Year review - silly and puerile, but in a good way
This new comedy perfectly captures the backpacker obsession with bowel movements and the search for 'authenticity'.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 24th February 2017Not Going Out review - Lee Mack's interminable comedy
It's unoriginal, unfunny and unapologetic about its retro roots. Why does anyone like this lukewarm sitcom?
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 21st January 2017Urban Myths: Bob Dylan review
The first in Sky Arts' new Urban Myths series of comedy drama, starring a very convincingly Bob-like Eddie Marsan.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 20th January 2017Chewing Gum review
A slice of working-class urban life is shoved rudely, and gloriously, in your face.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 13th January 2017No Offence review
You might not have much idea what's going on in the return of this blackly comic Manchester cop drama, but you'll have a good time anyway.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 5th January 2017Citizen Khan review
There's little doubt Adil Ray's sitcom is culturally important. But even the mayor of London can't rescue its comedy from wooden puns and 70s sex gags.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 5th November 2016Damned review
Brand is back with another celebratory, respectful, mucky sitcom.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 28th September 2016Cold Feet review: it's great to have the gang back
Pete has lost his mojo; Adam has found a much younger bride. But this reunion is enjoyable for the characters - and, thankfully, for us.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 5th September 2016A Granny's Guide to the Modern World: review
Despite a combined age of 233, some space cake seems to do the trick, and they head off to play on the swings.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 4th August 2016Why studio laughter has no place in modern sitcoms
From Friends to Father Ted, some of the greatest sitcoms of all time have had laughter included on the soundtrack. But audiences have grown more sophisticated - and TV needs to follow their lead.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 29th June 2016