Car Share

Peter Kay's done it again with his latest series Car Share. Subtle, touching and in places, laugh out loud brilliance coupled with a simple concept, this is a masterclass of how to make a sitcom that's actually funny. On paper the idea of a comedy with basically just two characters in a car, talking, sounds rubbish but when it's got Mr. Kay in it you know it's going to work. A special mention must surely go to the superb Sian Gibson. What a hidden gem she is and perfect as the likable Kayleigh. Her comedic timing and delivery are an ideal match for Kay's character, John. Quite where she has been hiding and why we've never seen her in any other comedy is beyond me. I'm just hoping there will be a second and indeed third series and why not when you consider the amount of dross that's around pretending to be funny.

I saw trailers for this which led to a splurge watch on iplayer before its TV appearance. Thoroughly enjoyable. Excellent performances from the cast, the characters are believable within their own world, though just a little exaggerated of course, but there is the familiarity to ensure a connection. Very good chemistry between the two and i wonder how much was ad libbed, some of their own amusement at each in the car seems genuine mirth with a hint of corpsing at times. Good support too from some familiar faces. I'd love to see a second series but wonder whether the format can carry that to the same level (as was the case with the Trip and the Trip to Italy which struggled a little). DVD soon please.

I first watched on i-player and thought it was brilliant, Then watched the complete series and was so impressed . the characters work so well together and the whole scenario is so true to life. Hope this returns . The two main characters were really convincing in their portrayal of a couple of strangers brought together in a car share. I thought the episode with the fishmonger on his way to work was brilliant - just how people react in reality. I liked the way the series ended too , no happy ever after ending but just how things usually pan out and also leaves one with the thought that there may be the possibility of another series

Although it had Peter Kay as one of the leads this comedy really did take people by surprise, and quickly became one of the biggest hits of 2015, to the point where the press and fans went crazy for its second series, and petitioned in their thousands for it to return again for a finale after Kay had said it would end on the series two cliff-hanger.

It's a marvellous, simple show, that sucks you in and makes you smile and cry in equal measure.

Kay and his co-star, the lovely Sian Gibson play out the stories of two people commuting to work beautifully, and their off screen friendship shines through.

I cannot recommend this show highly enough.

Comedy, like most genres, is a personal preference and, from my own viewpoint, I had a blast this afternoon as I became immersed in the Car Share onscreen camaraderie that I stumbled across. I guess an upside of the covid-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity to watch various programmes I'd probably have otherwise overlooked...this being one programme where I wasn't disappointed.

Personally, for me as a viewer, I'd be inclined to say Peter Kaye and Sian Gibson are naturals...I'm sure there are other viewers who found the show entertaining and, are with me when I subtly express ....

• ok maybe not the right use of the word ....pedantic much ........let's adopt the word .....succinctly ...

....when I 'succinctly' convey to Peter and Sian to...'come back my car share buddy......'

Thanks to all involved for much needed laughter.