as she ridiculed the woman's dress sense. The humour is excellent. Mount Pleasant is a British comedy-drama which first aired on Sky 1 on 24 August 2011. The rest is history. Created by Sarah Hooper. And do you know what? I never saw the programme when it was on the television but after reading the reviews, I decided to buy the DVDs of Series' one and two. The broadcaster is also expected to re-commission two of its other originals in the coming months. Rather than being funny when these two characters interact it comes across as corny instead. Consent --Jon Foster. I come from a family of Blue collar Brits and hated this series, so let's lose the social snobbery shall we?. “Here we are again,” grins Sally, 41, who’s thrilled to be back for a fourth series. I actually laughed out loud at this joke, just a pity that there weren't more moments in it like this.

Gates has recently spawned a US adaptation, which recently got a pilot order at NBC and my sources tell me that Gates and Mount Pleasant will be key to “our [Sky Living’s] growth in 2013.”, Add your email address to below field to subscribe to our daily newsletter. A series gets an Average Tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. Created by Sarah Hooper, Mount Pleasant follows the daily lives of Lisa, her husband, her family and her friends. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads.

The storylines to Mount Pleasant have a bit of a mild soap opera-ish feel to them, but it's the characters and performances that help lift things. Talking of which, her ex husband Bradley(Nigel Harman) has taken over the local Dog and Duck pub and seems to be on the level for the time being at least.

Nevertheless, I found the last series(series five) of 'Mount Pleasant' a bit of a struggle which led me to question if this show had perhaps now run its course, i.e run out of ideas? In an age today when the social stigma regarding mental health is trying to be eradicated by various parties, such scenes in fictional television programmes do not help this cause. However, if Ollie does indeed have OCD and it is not more sensitively handled even in a comedy drama such as this, then the writer/s of this show rightly deserve major criticism. But Lisa's never really happy unless she has something to worry about... Has Dan taken a fancy to their man-eater neighbour Bianca? When the show was in its prime the fantastic actress Pauline Collins was in it where she played Lisa's mum Sue.

Am I glad I did! The storylines to Mount Pleasant have a bit of a mild soap opera-ish feel to them, but it's the characters and performances that help lift things. For example, she had not written out any of their wedding invitations and when she did, we saw her write the name of her ex-husband on one of them. Will be watching Series two next and have to say, here and now, I can't wait to see Series three. I agree to my personal data being stored and used for distribution of the TVWise newsletter. I don't think it's about what class you're from.

Created by Sarah Hooper, Mount Pleasant follows the daily lives of Lisa, her husband, her family and her friends. She was involved in the funniest scene too. He is a regular contributor to Radio 5's Afternoon Edition Television Club. Having said that, I was also disappointed when she got together What really finished me was the 'joke' of a receptionist at the office the main character works in, saying to a frumpy young woman 'and what have you come as?' Mount Pleasant is a fantastic T.V show, i have to admit that i did think this would be another poor brittish sitcom, but i was delighted to find out the opposite.

At the time, Collins remained humble as ever. The series stars Sally Lindsay as Lisa, Daniel Ryan as Dan, Pauline Collins …

She had recurring television roles on Mount Pleasant, Bleak House, and The Ambassador. Sky One and Sky Living comedy drama about a couple and their friends and family.

Not only is the writing not as good as it once was but 'Mount Pleasant' also badly misses some of its earlier characters that are no longer in it. Keen to get back to writing, he became the Mirror's film and theatre critic. Without a shadow of a doubt, with the first example Cameron gave a look of amused bemusement. Like the popular kids at school are all grown up.

is an English actress of stage, television, and movies. A familiar face on telly, Kevin is also a seasoned broadcaster. Deputy Features Editor, Reach supplements, Family ties: Sally Lindsay, Bobby Ball and Dan Johnson, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.

Given the ratings a lot of people do. By an extraordinary coincidence he launched this wonderful website on the same day. TV legends Bobby Ball and Paula Wilcox are relishing being back in the Sky One family drama Mount Pleasant. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda.

I agree to my personal data being stored and used for distribution of the TVWise newsletter. “He’s looking after the baby and getting up in the night, but Lisa cheekily tells Dan she’s the one doing all the work.”. In many ways it felt to me like a B or C-list version of ''Cold Feet', I mean this in a good way though.

This will not play on most DVD players sold in the U.S., U.S. You can unsubscribe at any time. It's zippy enough too to never outstay its welcome. The loving, sweat and endearing dialogue that her and Bobby Ball(as her husband Barry) shared was really delightful stuff to watch.

I do disagree with the review on one point - Denise, as she irritates me. Learn more about DVD region specifications, Sally Lindsay, Daniel Ryan, Angela Griffin, Sian Reeves, Ainsley Howard, Mount Pleasant (Series 1) - 2-DVD Set ( Mount Pleasant - Series One ), Mount Pleasant (Series 1) - 2-DVD Set, Mount Pleasant - Series One, English (Dolby Digital 2.0), Unknown (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2019. Firstly, I would like to address the review by an American on here that 'Blue collar British workers' might like this series. By way of extra incentive, the DVD comes with a special behind the scenes featurette, which doesn't go to forensic levels of depth, but is diverting enough. It's recommended.

But it is good fun. Our website uses cookies, web beacons and JavaScript to help us understand how people use and browse our website so that we can give you the best experience possible and keep our online adverts relevant. It has never been a fast paced show but this has never bothered me that much in the past because the characters and narrative have always been captivating and enjoyable to watch(barring most of series five). Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It works. So, there's Sally Lindsay, Liza Tarbuck, Angela Griffin and Pauline Collins amongst the ensemble, who mine good comedy out of seemingly trivial situations. Tanya (Samantha Womack) however, is still very much on the scene, apparently oblivious to the fact she nearly ruined Lisa and Dan’s marriage with her flirtations and their steamy exchange in a lift. The cast is made up of some very well known actors and actresses that you would expect to be first class but the lesser well known ones are equally good. Treat yourself ....you'll enjoy every minute.