After a so-so second episode, the latest “mockumentary” from the BBC delivers another fine blend of sitcom antics, character studies and catchphrases. Oh, and the “reality” of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
After an opening episode that some felt was disappointing, given the quality of the writer and cast, it’s a relief to announce that the second instalment of Twenty Twelve is very much up to the high comic standard of John Morton’s previous work.
Slipping out with little fanfare, oh the irony, is a new “mockumentary” (no, stick with us) from BBC Four following the Olympic Deliverance team as they prepare London for the big event in 2012.
BBC Four’s new comedy Twenty Twelve follows the Olympic Deliverance team as they try to get through to the end of the day, the end of the week and the end of the year without all the wheels falling off at once.
Speaking to Radio 1’s Jo Whiley at the launch of the Doctor Who Experience yesterday, Matt Smith gave some hints about the monsters and guest stars coming up in the show’s sixth series.
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has confirmed on Twitter that he is currently filming an episode of Doctor Who for the show’s sixth series.