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This Country, series three, episode one review
The comedy about Cotswold cousins Kerry and Kurtan Mucklowe returns with a bold and strangely poignant opening episode.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2020Michael Sleggs honoured in final series of This Country
The final series of the BBC Three hit comedy This Country will honour actor Michael Sleggs after his death in July.
BBC, 12th February 2020This Country star Michael Sleggs dies aged 33
Michael Sleggs, who plays Slugs in This Country, has died aged 33.
British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2019Michael Sleggs's final interview
Michael Sleggs fought for his life every day in courageous battle against heart defect, he reveals in final interview.
Chris White, The Sun, 10th July 2019Michael Sleggs shares news of his terminal diagnosis
The actor, who plays Slugs in the hit sitcom and is a long-time friend of creators Charlie and Daisy May Cooper, posted a social media message disclosing that he doesn't have long to live. Sleggs has previously suffered cancer and heart failure, while his character in the BBC sitcom was also diagnosed with cancer.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 30th May 2019TV Review, This Country (BBC1, BBC3)
Painfully brilliant allegory for Brexit Britain.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 7th March 2018