Sandylands

Watched three episodes of the new comedy Sandylands, mainly drawn in by the big cast and am personally a big fan of Bhaskar. Didn't quite know what to expect and the tone is very 'quirky', but I actually really enjoyed it, it's obviously not intended to take too seriosuly, but since when were light entertainment tv shows meant to be?? I see the usual miserable reviews on here slating a comedy show, if you are a humourless person and enjoy being a curmudgeon then this probably isn't for you, but if you like a laugh then I say give it a go. Let's face it, we could all do with a bit of light relief at the moment! Hope there is more to come!

Really loved the first two episodes, I have memories from the 90's of guest houses run by the most exquisitely-weird husband and wife duos; and this is played out, like a dream, by David Walliams & Sophie Thompson!

Harriet Webb is a stand out performance for me, adding a very lovable 'sod off' kind of vibe to Tina.

Not sure why some of the reviews aren't getting it, but maybe it's not for everyone (I don't like candyfloss!)

However, if you like a nostalgic bounce back into a parallel, seaside universe, where crime rates and violence are more about hurling stollen sausage rolls from a finger buffet than the terrors of internet news feeds...then grab a cuppa, even a Mr Whippy if you can and tune in!

Can't wait for tonight's finale :))

Funny, serious. Loveable writing/acting.. Want to see what is next. Particularly liked Sanjeev Bhaskar as "Les Vegas." Bronwyn James/Simon Wade as police officers and Sophie Thompson as Jeannie Swallows

Genius! Loving this new series, featuring cringy lines, qwerky characters and hilarious consequences. Just put it on series link, then realised it's only 3 parts. Come back soon!

Watched this for a bit of light relief and escape from the news / doom and gloom and it's silly and lighthearted with lots of jokes, I don't mind that, in fact it's what I came for...

Underneath that though I liked the Emily and dad storyline, maybe I can relate as also had a shoddy dad... this has some good strong women in it, Emily is great and I love Tina, yes she's the comedy sidekick but also a larger than life character. Also genuinely nice to see main characters in a British comedy who are not all white, and their race is not the point of the plot!