Don't Forget the Driver

Dark comedy yes, but more a contemporary piece on the state of the nation. Casts a great sense of shame on the way society often treats those marginalised and cast out by society, including immigrants, those with disability, single parent families, trans and non-binary and dementia. It has moments of sympathetic laughter and many moments of tears, some of sadness and despair but also of joy. Cinematography, lighting and editing all thoughtful and beautiful. Very powerful and highly recommended.

I really enjoyed seeing Toby Jones play this character, wimpy, but good natured, underdog type. Similar to the character he plays in the Detectorists.While at work, Peter witnesses something he recognises as wrong but is reluctant to become involved with. The story utilises this situation to highlight the larger issue of illegal immigration and human trafficking. It is done well, with working class Britain as the backdrop.

Have just watched all six episodes of this .so good I want to share how much I enjoyed...some dark eery moments along with laugh out loud chaos...throw in some emotional moments ...with the background of what's going on with immigration in today's world made for a funny touching and thought provoking three hours of fun

This has to be one of the most finely crafted TV series I have ever seen. Funny but also very poignant. Toby Jones is excellent, as is the entire cast. Every character is well developed and interesting. A special mention has to go to the cinematography, which is routinely excellent. I think the previous reviewer would be wise to go back and give this another chance...

Bassets Assets rule!

A well crafted story set in the bleak tacky absurdity of a south coast English town, with characters that are crippled either physically or emotionally or economically, losing with life, in a claustrophic darkly comical setup.

The silences speak volumes, the camera lingers on decay and mundane things. The ever present 80s/90s music radio adds to the faded feel of everything and everyone. Meanwhile dementia, disability, homelessness, illegal immigrants, human trafficking and economic malaise form the storyline.

I liked it a lot. Toby Jones and the many actors are suberb, totally credible, and give satisfying performances.

This series is not for those who want instant gratification, it is not for those with short attention spans. But for those who persist it's rewarding. I hope they will make another series.