this be by far the bad british comedy ever and how it make it past the first episode let alone the pilot be beyond me . the acting be weak from the main character play by ben miller to sarah alexander ( from the fantastic coupling ) right through the cast . the plot or story line be unfunny and very very predictable use many wear out idea . a very painful series to endure but sadly put in a slot between two excellent show . describe it a britain answer to meet the parent do a disservice to ameet the parent and be as about as fresh a an old shoe that have a run around with the family dog . britain should have learn that rip offs from other country never work from look at america sad attempt at do so .