- Radio Times
- Review by:
- David Butcher
Simon is set to appear on Radio 2 to promote his new play on Claudia Winkleman’s show. That sets Grandma off on a critique of the Winkleman fringe (“Rrrgh, puts me right on edge... How can she see with such a fringe? It’s dangerous, tell her.”) Still, things are going quite smoothly until Auntie Liz arrives, whereupon Grandma’s repertoire of things to offer houseguests at times of tension is put to the test.
There are satsumas, Petit Filous and kitchen hardware (“What about a whisk? I’ve got two whisks!”). It’s a lovely episode, full of painfully well-observed dialogue and cringe-making comic performances. Plus, the news that Clive is unexpectedly keen on Biffy Clyro.
About this programme
5/6. Tanya is thrilled when Simon gives a short TV interview to promote his role in The Tempest, but just as he feels things are beginning to look up, a passing comment about an opera singer's illness is picked up by a popular newspaper for the wrong reasons. Comedy, starring Simon Amstell and Rebecca Front.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Simon
- Simon Amstell
- Grandma
- Linda Bassett
- Tanya
- Rebecca Front
- Adam
- Jamal Hadjkura
- Clive
- James Smith
- Auntie Liz
- Samantha Spiro
Crew
- Director
- Christine Gernon
- Producer
- Arnold Widdowson
- Writer
- Dan Swimer
- Writer
- Simon Amstell
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