Ten Percent
- TV sitcom
- Amazon Prime Video
- 2022
- 8 episodes (1 series)
British remake of the hit French comedy about a talent agency. Stars Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard, Maggie Steed, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Hiftu Quasem and more.
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How Netflix hit Call My Agent! turned into the British remake Ten Percent
W1A creator John Morton and a cast that includes Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard and Prasanna Puwanarajah talk to Olivia Petter about the differences between France and Britain and the 'comedy in the white lies that are told to lubricate the cogs of this industry'.
Olivia Petter, The Independent, 27th April 2022The Office to Ten Percent: why some remakes soar (and others suck)
Adapting TV shows for new countries is a multi-billion dollar business. But, as the team behind the US version of This Country found out, it's no easy ride ...
Laura Martin, The Guardian, 27th April 2022To be honest, at first I was resistant to the charms of Ten Percent. I missed the dash of Paris and the vivid characters who had established themselves over four series, and worried that the British versions were pale imitations. But give it a chance and, like a pop-up book springing into glorious 3D, it grows into itself and takes on a life of its own. It helps that there is not a dud in the cast - even the dog is good!
Jam Moir, Daily Mail, 26th April 2022Ten Percent: Is the British Call My Agent! remake a hit?
In order to take off, these adaptations need to fly the nest, leave the comfort of their mother, and spread their wings for themselves.
Ralph Jones, BBC, 26th April 2022Ten Percent: Can Call My Agent's British remake recapture the magic?
Expectations are high for the English-language remake of French TV series Call My Agent. But, its writer tells BBC News, adapting a huge hit for another country can be très difficile.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 25th April 2022Ten Percent review
Gentle Call My Agent remake rambles along benignly - but has a seductive quality.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 25th April 2022Ten Percent, review
The British Call My Agent has star power - but where's the bite?
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 25th April 2022Ten Percent review
Somewhere along the way it starts to sag. The pace does not thrum in quite the way the upbeat music suggests. It strays into mawkish territory and this undertow of sentimentality washes away any possibility of biting satire.
Jessica Wall, The Upcoming, 25th April 2022Ten Percent cast discuss "daunting" task of remaking Call My Agent!
Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com, the show's writer John Morton, who's known for creating hit comedies W1A and Twenty Twelve, said that he was a fan of the French show already, making the prospect of remaking it "very exciting" but also "very daunting".
James Hibbs, Radio Times, 25th April 2022Jack Davenport on Ten Percent
After winning a loyal following as Miles in This Life, the actor escaped to America. Now he's back and taking on his biggest role in years.
Jonathan Dean, The Sunday Times, 24th April 2022