Scallywagga is definitely put together with a lot of care and a nice sense of visual coherence. Unfortunately, it's gone to all this trouble without getting the script right first. If it was giving a chance to some novice writers, that would be one thing. In fact, it's written by Stuart Kenworthy whose pedigree includes Smack the Pony and Green Wing.

Perhaps, rather than following his instincts, Kenworthy has tried too hard here to give BBC3 what he thinks they want (And, needless to say, he might be right.) Certainly, there's a big emphasis on youth culture, but also a reluctance to attack it with the kind of vigour that might put off the target audience. As a result, the comic punches constantly feel pulled - and what could have been some good dark laughs give way to pale smiles instead.

British Comedy Guide Editor: Stuart Kenworthy actually mentored a number of new comedy writers for this programme, thus this review is not entirely accurate

This energetic sketch series from Green Wing and Smack the Pony scribe Stuart Kenworthy mixes confident performing with variable punchlines. It scores points for the lads comparing mobile functions and the bedroom organist, but for a first episode, the hit rate needs to be higher.