Let me start by saying that the title of this essay is bold. Extremely bold. Of the three people that will probably read this blog, two will be disgruntled by the boldness of the claim. One may think at first glance that I am just some average joe who’s seen…

At the time of writing this, my sense of national pride is dwindling, transforming, even, into a deep shame. Today is January 1st, 2021. Yes, though a bittersweet end to 2020, a year which we would all gladly see behind us, Brexit is now in force. A political nightmare from…

I must confess that I was ambivalent to start this series. I had heard friends rave about this show, revelling in its hilarity and its inventive plot. Naturally, therefore, I was sceptical. In the words of Super Hans from Peep Show, “People voted for the Nazis and like Coldplay. You…

As an avid fan of comedy, I have a lot of respect for Ricky Gervais. I think anyone who knows anything about comedy should share this respect for Gervais. The Office is undoubtedly one of the greatest TV comedies of modern times, and equally Extras is a brilliant watch. In…