mickdavies-1

I agree that some of the jokes are recycled by changing location/situation but many shows that are loved are similar eg Little Britain. These were the catchphrase ones ("I want.....a ******* BABY!") Why it was branded as 3x 30 something couples going about their lives I don't know. Yes many sketches had the actors playing couples but they swapped around. Loved the girlfriend not sure of her way, getting her & boyfriend to try a weegie board. Boyfriend manipulates result of TRYANAL. Or the girlfriend playing a DVD, in bed, of her in a porn film to her new boyfriend. "You do porn!!?" "Oh no, not now, anyway I've met you now my scrummy yummy bunny!" "How long ago was this?" "Oh a couple of weeks" "...and who's that second bloke...!!?" Shame only one series and prob wont ever be released on DVD.

I remembered this got excellent write-ups when released but never got round to seeing it. Broadcast on ch4 over Christmas I recorded it. I bit long at over 2 hours but I was glued to the screen so forgot it's length. The story of a black girl seeking her real mother, after her adoptive mother dies, is only 40% of the film's message. A truly stunning performance from Brenda Blethyn as an emotion wreck on/about to have a nervous breakdown keeps you hooked throughout. The scene in the café, which goes on for several minutes, all done in one shot with no breaks, shows Brenda's talent and Mike Leigh's directorial genius. Immediately into my top 20 films ever.