Rev - BBC 2

[~Andrea~]

Has anyone been watching Rev on BBC 2? It's a comedy drama about a vicar in an urban church in London. Perhaps it's a bit specialist interest, but as a chuchgoer I found it pretty funny and it rings quite true in places. Anyone else seen it?

[nicx27]

I've been watching it. I work in a church as an administrator, so it rings true in places for me too. It's not hilariously funny, but it's reasonably amusing.

[~Andrea~]

Yea. The humour is definitely of the more subtle variety, although I'd say the second episode was up a gear from the first one.

[megustaleer]

I really enjoyed Rev.

It was a vast improvement on the usual portrayal of clergy on TV, and it apparently rang lots of bells among those involved in church life (particularly Anglican). Strange how many 'recognised' Darren, or for whom the Archdeacon resembled someone from their church heirarchy.

 

I found it gently amusing, rather than side-splittingly funny, and very poignant at times. Especially the 'loneliness' episode (can't remember which number, 4 maybe?).

The last episode was particularly moving, and after Adam's attempt to abandon his calling, satisfyingly hopeful as he remembered, and reconfirmed, his ordination vows.

[Janet]

I thought it was excellent too. Apparently the Archbishop of Canterbury is a huge fan!

[Coffin Nail]

I liked it too. I thought it was a change to have a three dimensional character who struggles with his faith, and it was moving but not mawkish or overly sentimental.

I hope they make another series.