I left the TV on after the return of Derry Girls the other week and Hullraisers came on with the continuity announcer calling it "It's a bit like if we did 'Sex in the City' in the UK and actually made it good!". I can't stand those kind of programmes normally, but I gave this a go and got into it straight away.
Based on an Israeli comedy called 'Haverot' ('Tiny Mum'), 'Hullraisers' tells the story of sisters Paula and Toni and their long time best friend (and also Paula's sister-in-law) Rana. The trio try their best to juggle the hardships of every day life from families to relationships.
One of the things I love about this programme so much is the fact that it depicts the three main characters facing ordinary, mundain, everyday challenges but in a funny, "we all know it's all going to go wrong" way. And the stories are universal and very relatable - as are the characters.
The entire cast is brilliant, but Leah Brotherhead is particularly excellent as Toni. She has a brilliant screen presence and makes Toni likeable and someone you root for.
It's far from being the usual average Channel 4 comedy.
Based on an Israeli comedy called 'Haverot' ('Tiny Mum'), 'Hullraisers' tells the story of sisters Paula and Toni and their long time best friend (and also Paula's sister-in-law) Rana. The trio try their best to juggle the hardships of every day life from families to relationships.
One of the things I love about this programme so much is the fact that it depicts the three main characters facing ordinary, mundain, everyday challenges but in a funny, "we all know it's all going to go wrong" way. And the stories are universal and very relatable - as are the characters.
The entire cast is brilliant, but Leah Brotherhead is particularly excellent as Toni. She has a brilliant screen presence and makes Toni likeable and someone you root for.
It's far from being the usual average Channel 4 comedy.