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The IT Crowd - Series 4, Episodes 5 and 6 review

While perhaps not as good as Graham Linehan's other comedy Father Ted, the programme has usually been amusing and entertaining, with interesting characters and good stories. The last two episodes of the fourth season, however, weren't really anything special.

The IT Crowd 4.6 review

A limp end to what's been a disappointing fourth series. One big problem I had with this episode (which extends to this show in general these days), is how predictable Graham Linehan's joke-writing has become. It's sad, but I really want to 'Ctrl Alt Delete' this episode, and the majority of this series, from my memory.

The fourth series of Graham Linehan's sitcom about the otherworldly technical support team at Reynholm Industries comes to an end with a divorce fight between sleazy Denholm Reynholm (Matt Berry) and the wife he hasn't seen since she disappeared while washing the car. The ensuing courtroom battle features an appearance in the witness box from former employee Richmond (Noel Fielding) - now the founder of the business training enterprise "Goth 2 Boss".

Douglas is reunited with his wife, who previously disappeared during a mysterious car-washing incident. But it's no time at all before they're in front of a judge bashing out their divorce. There are so many brilliant flourishes here, from Douglas's court outfit to the silly Heston Blumenthal ribbing. Not to mention a sex tape featuring an exceptional impersonation of Bones from Star Trek. Even though this final episode is Douglas-heavy and Moss-light, it has arguably been the best series so far. They'd better do another one though, just to be sure.

Series four of the ever-popular geektastic sitcom hasn't quite hit the highs of the show's previous outings and to be completely honest the episodes have been a little hit and miss. But tonight's season finale definitely hits the mark and has whet our appetite for more outlandish antics from Moss, Roy, Jen and co.

The last episode in the current series is one of the very best yet. And there's a starring role in it for the brilliant Matt Berry as Douglas Reynholm as he attempts to divorce his second wife in a hilarious episode entitled 'Reynholm v Reynholm'.

In lots of ways, you could describe this as a series of mad ideas, red herrings and reminiscences - stuff that wouldn't fit anywhere else in the series - all loosely held together by the common thread of Douglas's divorce hearing.

Jen (Katherine Parkinson) is representing Douglas in court (in her role as Relationship Manager) while Moss and Roy - reduced to mere bit parts this week - look very uncomfortable indeed in suits and ties.

And there are jokes here about Heston Blumenthal and Star Trek plus a very welcome re-appearance for Noel Fielding as the IT department's resident, but rarely glimpsed, goth ­Richmond Avenal.

It all adds up to an ingeniously constructed comedy patchwork, which is also a pretty good description of Douglas's suit. Roll on series five.

The IT Crowd - Graham Linehan answers your questions

Sitcom writer and director Graham Linehan talks about his hilarious Channel 4 show from 10.35pm.