Rev (BBC2 Comedy Series) - Mondays - 10:00PM

The usual stereotypes one generally finds in church based comedy's. Shows potential though, although stained glass windows in churches do have metal grills on the outside to protect them from attacks such as the one depicted in this show.
 
Agree, its not "sophistcated" what with poo, lapdancing and paedophiles in one night (!) but its defintely raises a laugh. The actress who plays the head teacher is deffo "phwoar" territory for me :D
 
I've only recently caught up with 'Rev' as when it first came out I was hesitant to watch it, fearing that it would be another programme showing the Church in a bad light. I am pleasantly surprised that they haven't done so in this comedy. I think they have the vicar spot on, and Tom Hollander plays his role as Adam so very well.

Having said all that I do think one or two of the other characters in the show are way over the top; and I think this spoils it in a way. But back to the representation of the Church: there's such a lot of subtle, understated, nuances in each episode that are instantly recognisable.

Two lol moments for me: when the Rastafarian came to the door dressed in Adam's rather garish chasuble. :D And in another episode where Adam is reading 'Rowan's Rule' - a very good-humoured little dig at +Rowan's writing style. :D Oh, and I loved the 'more tea vicar' mug. LOL. :D
 
'Rev' has been a very intelligent, true to life and poignant series. A real gem, in fact, that has obviously been well researched. I have read so many online comments from vicars saying how true the portrayal has been and how they have related to the issues in the programme.

Tom Hollander's acting and portrayal of the Revd Adam is so very, very good. Last night's episode of his sulking, spiritual crisis and descent into "ontological despair" was mesmerising. His drunken dance at the party was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time. :D (Hope someone puts it up on YouTube.) Then the last scene brought me round - it was so moving and heartfelt, and Adam's actions and expressions therein spoke volumes. Brought a tear to my eye. :cry:

I very much hope that the BBC will commit to a further series. :)
 
I agree with the positive comments in this thread - what a great series, and last night's episode was probably the best of the lot IMO. Great mix of silliness and emotion, and the ending was very nicely done; I liked the subtlety of it.

The dancing was awesome though! :D Dizzee Rascal never sounded so good. ;)
 
Completely agree with this post.

Tom Hollanders understated portrayal of Rev Adam lifted this from being a good series to an excellent series.

Great characters and a great cast. More please.
 
Adam was in the green chazzie at the end of the service where he invited the congregation back for a manse-warming.

When he got plastered and they got given that bird table...

This is similar to what happened with the Muppet Show, when the episode that opened with Mah Nah Ma Nah was used as the pilot. From memory, I think it was about the 4th in.
 
I watched this last night an enjoyed it.
It was more a subtle comedy than laugh out looud but it's nice to see something like that with decent characters, script and no laughter track.


Saw a few of the high brow comedians in popup such as AA, Coleman, Miles Jupp, Will Smith.

Always liked Tom Hollander from when I first saw him in Cambridge Spies. Great actor.
 
This has been a wonderful series all the way through but last nights episode was sublime. There was so much truth in the performances yet it was never laboured or too solemn.

I will miss Rev very, very much.
 
Oh, nicely observed.

The actress who plays his wife is the same person who played the forgetful mother office worker (Harriet) in Green Wing. She was brilliant in that too.

I love the arch deacon and that whole thing of him riding around London in taxis and "I'll drop you off here" wherever the hell it is! And Nigel is wonderful too, but Colin is a bit too much like those Vicar of Dibley caricatures.
 
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