Katherine Parkinson

This is the pilot of a corking comedy by Kieron Quirke (Cuckoo) due to air next year about the trials of pupil barrister Will (Will Sharpe) under the casual tutelage of Caroline (Katherine Parkinson, on fine form): "What makes a barrister, Will? The brain of a fox, the balls of an ox, the hugest of cocks."

Hang Ups review

A great first episode and it's so good to have a new funny sitcom on terrestrial television once again!

TV reviews: Hang Ups

In TV world, the only profession more troubled than a police detective is a therapist. From the outset, Hang Ups was a tense, nervous headache of a sitcom, a visible pulse in its temple, muscles a neurotic knot.

BBC scheme to fund new writing falls flat

It was trumpeted as a "unique new initiative for first-time playwrights" to have their work performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, but the BBC's 'Debut' scheme has been panned by critics for showcasing subpar work by celebrities.

Hang Ups, episode 1 review

Real therapists will roll their eyes but this comedy is a wonderfully ribald treat.

BBC's Debut scheme has been a cautionary catastrophe

Nonetheless, it became apparent that Debut was a full-blooded catastrophe only when press finally saw the first of the plays, Frank Skinner's Nina's Got News.

Hang Ups episode 1 review

With a strong core cast, an impressive roster of guest stars and an interesting style unlike anything else on British television, Hang Ups is an enjoyable watch.

New comedy: 'Cup your genitals and just hold them'

If the jokes are just the right side of inappropriate, so is the form.

Hang Ups episode 1 review

Stephen Mangan's semi-improvised Channel 4 comedy Hang Ups is a circus of silliness and human pain...

Hang Ups review: a very funny wake up call

The series is hilarious but sheds light on some serious issues that will hit home for millennials.