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Beautifully bleak new series from Jo Brand and Morwenna Banks about the workings of a children's services department. It hits the ground running in this promising opener with Rose (Brand) stumbling across an old flame on a home visit, Al (Alan Davies), having woman trouble, and Nitin (Himesh Patel) meeting with HR. Isy Suttie, meanwhile, is the temp with a "cheeky sideline" selling hair putty. There's warmth in the comic one-liners, woven into realistic and grim situations.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 27th September 2016Damned preview
The world, inspired by Brand's mother's lifetime career in social work, seems utterly genuine - thanks largely to that central friendship between Al and Rose, both robust characters with difficult lives and a dry sense of humour, which gives the show a warm heart.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th September 2016Can Damned be fair to social workers - and funny?
Jo Brand and Alan Davies talk about the challenges of their new comedy.
Stephen Armstrong, Radio Times, 27th September 2016Damned pulls off feat of being both funny & poignant
Jo Brand's new sitcom Damned stars herself and Alan Davies as overworked employees in a Children's Services department who employ black humour to help them get through each day
James Rampton, The Independent, 26th September 2016TV preview: Damned, C4
Not wall-to-wall laughs but then it isn't meant to be because life isn't like that. But this is definitely a comedy. There are a lot more gags here than I've ever come across working in offices, some excellent performances and a cameo from rising star Aisling Bea. Looks good to me.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2016Sandi Toksvig's QI: I'm not a mini-me for Stephen Fry
The panel show has spawned books and apps - and become as significant a cultural export as Doctor Who. But can it survive the departure of its quizmaster of 13 years? Zoe Williams goes on set to find out.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 19th September 20165 ways to make 'Jonathan Creek' good again
Here's how it can, maybe, hopefully, get its magic back...
Rob Smedley, Cult Box, 8th August 2016BBC confirms new Jonahtan Creek special, Daemons' Roost
BBC One is filming a new 90 minute Jonathan Creek special, Daemons' Roost. It's about a horror film director, and guest stars include Warwick Davis.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2016Alan Davies interview
Alan Davies has joked that Dave's lawyers have to watch his show As Yet Untitled like a hawk - because the guests are so relaxed.
Digital Spy, 11th June 2016Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled - series 4 review
The best thing about As Yet Untitled is the relaxed atmosphere. It is not a show about who has the best story to tell. It is a show that is about conversation.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 11th June 2016