Another radio sitcom starring James Fleet - how does he find the time? Hinting at modernity from the perspective of medieval Britain is a nice idea, but I have to say that the laughs are a little thin on the ground. The best bits tend to be the quick musical interludes, where a selection of pop hits and rock classics are performed on medieval instruments.

Cool Blue Shed, 18th October 2008

Did they have estate agents in the Middle Ages? Central heating, junk mail and double-glazing? They did according to The Castle, a six-part comedy from Kim Fuller.

Deep in ye olde countryside, 18-year-old Lady Anne Woodstock is looking for a husband. Or rather, her father is trying to find her a husband, while Anne drools over a strapping young commoner. More suitable suitors come and go - but none looks like he's in with a chance till Sir William De Warrene arrives back from the Crusades. Can Anne turn down a man voted one of the most eligible bachelors in the kingdom by Esquire magazine?

Phil Daoust, The Guardian, 7th September 2007