SUE PERKINS IN DIVA MAGASINE
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Those who were not able to access the TV show or the episode on iPlayer
may like to check in HERE (episode 1 )
and HERE (episode 2)
and HERE (episode 3)
and HERE (episode 4)
and HERE (episode 5)
and HERE ( final episode!)
The first episode of this new series has raised comment and mixed reviews. Personally I would tune in to virtually anything written by Sue Perkins and this had the added bonus of her in the starring role and a great supporting cast. Having said that it was rather surreal watching Perkins, so familiar as a presenter, on quiz shows, conducting orchestras or being encouraging to cake bakers, taking an acting role where she was, to all intents and purposes, herself. Once I have come to terms with that aspect I believe I will enjoy this gentle comedy – will she tells her parents she’s a lesbian? Will she get the girl? Will she kill any more cats?
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Robert Epstein in The Independent: When “Heading Out” works – and more often than not, it does – it’s because Perkins understands human relationships; Sara’s bond with her parents, whom she has yet to come out to, is particularly convincing. It’s in these moments that we must hope the focus of the series will lie.
Kevin O’Sullivan in The Mirror: Sadly, it’s not even mildly amusing. It’s a toe-curling car crash. “My Family” with slightly fewer heterosexuals. But without the laughs.
Hilary Wardle in The Huffington Post UK: It remains to be seen if “Heading Out” can move away from some of the awkwardness and slightly low-budget feel that are its only real flaws. However, thanks to Sue and a great supporting cast the series benefits from a huge amount of charm and some solid gags.
Here’s what they had to say over at After Ellen
5 pages with pics
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Gallery of photos from episode 1
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Thank you for performing this public service! Off to see the episode.
Happy to help the Sisters!
You know, my first reaction is: PHEW. It isn’t bad! It has some awkward threads (no idea how the Joanna Scanlon character will work… it is not at the moment), and the parents thing is a bit shakey (they obviously know, and are fine with it, so why make that the central fuss of the series?), but the rest is perfectly fine! I laughed out loud several times. I like the sendup of people’s obsession with pets; and of the snobbery and internalized snobbery of many of the characters. The gay man character is fantastic; the straight assistant character holds a lot of promise. And the scene in the park made me teary. “You don’t do eye contact, do you?” Just perfect.
Fingers crossed, Sue P, and let’s see this thing grow!
But hey, Harriet Walter doing something other than freaky intense!
Yes… I was trying hard to disbelief her middle class silly duck, but no… she’s good at that, too.
Thanks eyes. Heard whispers of it on Facebook, glad to have watched it. Good ol’ Sue!
You are welcome jcm. Spread the word if you like … I will post episodes as they appear.
Yes thanks, Eyes! Heard her interviewed on the Beeb the other day and was wondering if it would magically appear somewhere