British television series
Hang Ups is a British television sitcom co-written by and starring Stephen Mangan.[1] It was first broadcast on 8 August 2018 on Channel 4. The series is an adaptation of the American series Web Therapy.[1] Mangan portrays Dr Richard Pitt, a troubled therapist who decides to start quick-fire therapy sessions through a webcam. The show features a celebrity ensemble cast as Richard's patients.[1]
Cast
- Stephen Mangan as Richard Pitt
- Katherine Parkinson as Karen Muller, Richard's wife
- Bebe Cave as Issy Pitt, Richard & Karen’s daughter
- Fionn O'Shea as Ricky Pitt, Richard’s son
- John Macmillan as Abs Walters, Karen's colleague
- Karl Theobald as Pete Thompson, Richard's friend
- Alice Lowe as Celia Cain, Richard's clinical supervisor
- Richard E. Grant as Leonard Conrad, Richard's therapist
- Charles Dance as Jeremy Pitt, Richard's father
- Steve Oram as Neil Quinn, a man to whom Richard owes money
- Jessica Hynes as Katherine Pitt, Richard's sister
- Conleth Hill as Jon Pitt, Richard's brother
- Celia Imrie as Maggie Pitt, Richard's mother
- Paul Ritter as Werner Lienhard, Karen's boss
Pitt's therapy patients are portrayed by a large ensemble cast, including Harry Lloyd, Sarah Hadland, Lolly Adefope, Monica Dolan, David Bradley, Jo Joyner, David Tennant and Daisy Haggard.[2]
Episodes
Reception
The first episode of Hang Ups received a positive response from critics. The Telegraph awarded the premiere five stars, calling it a "wonderfully ribald treat",[3] while The Guardian praised it for managing "the rarest of TV feats: a UK adaptation that's every bit as good as the US original".[4] The Daily Express complimented the show for "successfully [using] comedy to shine light on the importance of mental health without crossing a line".[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Channel 4 orders therapist comedy Hang Ups with Stephen Mangan". British Comedy Guide. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (8 August 2018). "Viewers of Channel 4 comedy Hang Ups are raving about the show's impressive cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Rees, Jasper (8 August 2018). "Hang Ups, episode 1 review: real therapists will roll their eyes but this comedy is a wonderfully ribald treat". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Woolaston, Sam (8 August 2018). "Hang Ups review – Stephen Mangan improv comedy is glorious TV therapy". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Mitchell, Molli (9 August 2018). "Hang Ups review: A very funny wake up call". The Express. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
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