Last Tango in Halifax review

What the Dickens! The Artful Dodger's turned up in Halifax.

Home review

Bad comedy on telly is hardly unusual, but it's rare to see something so dreadful it's actually nauseating. The speeches about Britain's asylum laws, not to mention gay rights in Nigeria, came almost as a relief.

Shakespeare & Hathaway review

Turning the drama all the way up to 11, the Spinal Tap sleuths.

Cold Feet's ageing Jack the Lads are creepy

Everything that gets on my wick about Cold Feet (ITV) was summed up in the moment when John Thomson's character, cabbie Pete, arrived at court for jury service in his best suit and tie.

Good Omens review

The story is based on a novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, so it's bursting with daft jokes. Silliest of the lot is the convent for devil-worshipping nuns, the Sisters of the Chattering Order of St Beryl.

By hook or by Crook, Worzel Gummidge is a TV wonder

What greater horror could befall a 21st century child than to be without wi-fi or a phone charger? 'It'll be like the olden days,' gasped Susan to her brother John, cut adrift from technology in Worzel Gummidge (BBC1) - 'like the Nineties or something'. The olden days were director Mackenzie Crook's inspiration as he brought this quick-tempered, slow-witted, muddle-headed scarecrow back to life.

Review: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special

Nothing could bring a lump to the throat like this moment.

Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson worked gamely for laughs as they investigated a string of murders at the Shady Creek caravan park in Dial M For Middlesbrough (Gold).

The first victim was run through with a swingball pole. The next two were liquidised and served in a ragu. Jason Donovan, as the camp entertainer, was brained with a boule.

The humour was as broad as Benidorm and, for those who are missing the high jinks at that Spanish holiday resort, it delivered some cheesy chuckles.

But you couldn't die laughing at it.

Review: Gavin & Stacey Christmas special

Tidy! It's like your favourite relatives turning up at Christmas.

Interview: Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel

A fresh festive fix of Eric & Ern: Missing those Christmas specials? Then an uncannily accurate homage to the comedy legends and their best-loved gags is for you.