This show just gets better and better. The characters are all so believable, even the most extreme ones – such as Rosie, Dawn French’s character – that, as a viewer, I could imagine catching a train to Clatterford and meeting them all in the pub.

And Jennifer Saunders has managed to pull off that most tricksome of comedic juxtapositions; that of dropping in a bombshell of sadness spang in the middle of a laugh out loud situation. Caroline Aherne does it with aplomb too.

In last night’s episode, we saw horsey-stiff-upper-lip type Caroline – played by Jennifer – watching a video message from her son Chris in Afghanistan. Her husband had refused to show it to her, fearing she’d get “emotional” about it, but Sal insisted that she should watch it. Read more & comment »

Sue Johnston, who plays Sal in Jam & Jerusalem, has told Reveal magazine that, even though her character is soon to have a new “love interest”, she won’t be starring in any sex scenes.

Sue, who’s 65 said, “I’m no Helen Mirren” and added that TV “frolicking” should be left to younger people.

“It’s much better to show frolicking youngsters making love – no one wants to see wrinklies at it. Like in real life, it should be done behind closed doors… Read more & comment »