What an absolute joy this was, and with a cast that reads like the Who’s Who of the comedy world, it couldn’t go wrong, particularly given that Jennifer Saunders writes the script.

I don’t know quite how I’ve managed it, but I’ve missed series one and two entirely, so having watched last night’s opener to series three, I know what box set I’ll be asking Father Christmas for this year.

Everyone plays their parts marvellously; Sue Johnston, Pauline McLynn, Sally Phillips, David Mitchell, Maggie Steed, Dawn French, Susie Aitchison and Rosie Cavaliero combine to create a formidable tour de force, and it’s utterly believable and exceptionally funny. Watching the show made me want to relocate to Clatterford in Devon immediately if not sooner… Read more & comment »