Retrieved 22 September 2012.The new Amazon series Good Omens is already a huge hit with an IMDB rating of 8.8 right out of the gate. 'Have I gone soft on sitcoms? Blame the Parents'.

^ 'Parents tonight is not just very funny but heart-warming too'.

'Sally Phillips on Sky1's Parents: 'Please God, let it not be like My Family' '.

^ 'Over on Digital: Parents, Sky One, 8.30PM'.

'Quirk ethic: Sally Phillips finally lands a lead role after 20 years of playing oddballs'.

'Sky1′s Comedy Series 'Parents' Cancelled After One Season'. The Mirror also praised the series calling it 'very funny' and saying that 'as well as a great cast, Parents also has a great big heart and it’s this that could keep it beating into further series'. The Guardian was more critical of episode one, saying it 'fails to make the leap from paper to screen' but responded much more positively to subsequent episodes, calling the show 'an utter pleasure' and 'beautifully written'. Heat Magazine described the first episode as 'good fun' whilst The Telegraph said it 'shows some promise and boasts a good cast' and praised the writing, saying 'the script is sharp, zeitgeisty, and just the right side of cloying'. The Independent called it 'a broad family comedy, both funny and 'now''. The show was met with a generally positive critical response, becoming increasingly positive throughout its run. The complete series was released on DVD on 29 July 2013 by Channel 4 DVD. It looks like the Popes could be back on track when Jenny lands a promising job interview. Alma is unimpressed with Len, and Jenny is preoccupied by the auction of her house.

Valentine's Day brings out the best and worst in the Pope-Miller household. Nick tries to work his persuasive powers on Len to get some office space Jenny has an awkward encounter with an ex.Īlma attempts to cheer Jenny up with a surprise visit from one of her London pals, but the visitors aren't exactly welcomed with open arms.įeelings of resentment towards Alma flood back when Jenny stumbles upon her old diary the first test batch of Nick's energy drink X-Celsior arrives. Fortysomething Jenny asks a favour of Mum and Dad: Can she and her family move in with them?

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