Anita Singh

[Richard E] Grant is laughing more than anyone, while having the time of his life. Welcome back to the most fun show of the year, which may even top last year’s series for joyous entertainment value.

Pugh is a magnetic actress and you will never tire of watching her here, even if she brings to mind current-era Madonna during Cathy’s brothel madam years.

The business in 1950s Corfu is convoluted, and cramming in double the number of characters makes it all feel a bit much. .... Marble Hall Murders needs more of her [Lesley Manville].

The show has a lot going for it. The first episode is irresistible, but from episode two onwards it becomes easier to resist as you start wishing for more West and Miller, fewer backroom legal meetings.

Bake Off and Nigella are a match made in heaven. She brings glamour, intelligence and poise. And, of course, a hefty dollop of innuendo.

The show is a Victoria Beckham-style brand-building exercise, as we follow Coleen’s efforts to design a fashion range, albeit full of things that Victoria wouldn’t do (eat fried food, smile, admit to marriage problems). But they’re a likeable pair and it’s a fun watch thanks to Wayne, who turns out to be sharper and funnier than you’d expect.

TV’s toastiest viewing experience is as comforting as ever. .... The ingredients never change – which is why we love it

The second series misses Freddy’s manic energy. Luckily, we still have the absurdity of Winstone living like a king in a jail that resembles a luxury spa, and an impressively low-key performance from Vinnie Jones as the Horniman family’s loyal gamekeeper.

Admittedly, some components jar – a cackling colleague at the DIY store feels misplaced, and the final instalment of the six-part series takes an unwanted detour into horror. However, Quigley is wonderful; a character in whose company one would happily while away the hours.

The script is cracking, David Mitchell is great, and the supporting performances are faultless.