Not Going Out delivered in a deadpan manner. This is the comedy style Lee Mack and Tim Vine have used both in stand-up and in "The Sketch Show", to the extent that an occasional one-liner from their solo performances is slipped in. This is mostly one sided with Kate/Lucy typically being the victims of the joke. Sight gags are also frequently used, while gags and witticisms are incorporated into almost every line of script. For the first series, episodes were written by Mack and Andrew Collins, with members of the cast credited for additional material. Because the eight episodes of the second season
Jamie Lee (comedian) that year"." She co-authored the book with comedian Jaqueline Novak. It was named #1 on "Bustle Magazine"'s list of best wedding books in April 2017. The book also garnered praise from James Corden, Nikki Glasser, Pete Holmes, Conan O'Brien, and Phoebe Robinson. "The Laugh Button" stated: "What Amy Sedaris has done for hospitality and crafting, Jamie Lee now does for weddings." In 2017, "Elle Magazine" named her as one of the top 11 comedians to watch that year. She has also been named as one of the "Top Five Comedians Who Should Be Movie Stars" by Nerve, the "Top 18