
            After a few years' hiatus, Robert Webb and David Mitchell are "back" with a new six-part comedy series.Following the death of Stephen's (David Mitchell) father Laurie, the family all get together to see how he has divided his estate which included a country pub called "The John Barleycorn". All are interested to keep the pub as a going concern with their own contributions.Much to Stephen's surprise his "brother" Andrew (Robert Webb) arrives from via a flight from the USA and also wants to contribute. He's so upset that his "Dad" has died.It turns out, however, that Andrew was in fact one of the father's many foster children, and they had taken in Andrew for five months in 1987.Despite Stephen's protests, Andrew indeed was very much an admirer of Laurie and regarded the five months he spent in the family as the best five months of his life. Stephen seems to remember it all rather differently.Themes of the rivalry between the two brothers - such a critical part of Mitchell and Webb comedies - abound throughout the series, with constant attempts by Stephen to show Andrew up for a rascal. However, much to the chagrin of Stephen, they all seem to be reasonably answered by Andrew, gaining him sympathy from the family and friends, and further alienating Stephen.The show was written by Simon Blackwell who we all know so well from
Peep Show" which concluded after nine series after (as David Mitchell explains) the actors were simply getting too old to continue playing those characters.The programmes were directed by Ben Palmer, and originally aired on UK's Channel 4.With so many loose ends and storylines open at the end of the sixth show, it wasn't a huge surprise that despite disappointing ratings figures (like "Peep Show") a second series was announced in November 2017.
    

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            Tom, a geologist, and Gerri Hepple, a counsellor, are an older married couple who have a comfortable, loving relationship. The film observes them over the course of the four seasons of a year, surrounded by family and friends who mostly suffer some degree of unhappiness.Gerri's friend and colleague, Mary, works as a receptionist at the health centre. She is a middle aged divorced single woman seeking a new relationship, and despite telling everyone she is cheerful and happy, she appears desperate and depressed. She often seems to drink too much.The Hepple's only son Joe, is 30 and unmarried and works as a solicitor giving advice on housing.In the summer the Hepples are visited by Ken, Tom's old friend from his student days. Ken is overweight, eats and drinks compulsively and seems very unhappy. Tom and Gerri host a barbecue in Ken's honour. Mary drives her newly bought car to the party, but gets lost and arrives late. Having had some wine, she flirts with the Hepple's son, Joe , who remains friendly but does not reciprocate. After the party, Mary reluctantly gives Ken, a lift. He makes a clumsy sexual approach and Mary angrily rejects him.Months later in the autumn, Mary is once again at Tom and Gerri's home. Joe arrives with a new girlfriend, Katie. Mary appears rude and hostile towards Katie, which is not appreciated by Tom and Gerri. This leads to a rift between Gerri and Mary.Time moves on to winter and Tom, Gerri and Joe attend a funeral for the wife of Tom's brother, Ronnie. Towards the end of the service, Ronnie's estranged son, Carl, arrives late and angrily questions why the ceremony has not been delayed for him. Later at the reception at Ronnie's house, Carl becomes aggressive and walks out. Tom and Gerri invite Ronnie back to London to stay to with them for a while and Ronnie agrees.While Tom and Gerri are at their allotment Mary arrives unannounced at the Hepple's home and persuades Ronnie to let her in. Her car has just been written off and she is upset. The two have a cup of tea then a desultory chat before Mary falls asleep on the couch. When Tom and Gerri return they are unhappy to find Mary at their house. Gerri explains to Mary that she feels let down by her earlier behaviour towards Katie. Mary apologises and weeps. Gerri gradually extends a degree of warmth to Mary, suggesting that she should seek professional help, and the two women set the dinner table. Joe and Katie arrive, their relationship still appears strong and happy. The Hepple family enjoy dinner together. Mary eats with them but appears lost and uncertain.
    

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