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What do the critics say about "Dressing for Breakfast"? Well, to be honest, reviews from the show are somewhat mixed. Some reviewers like the show, others are a little more reserved. Here is a sampling of both....

A plain girl and her best friend try to survive the nineties while trying to maintain relationships. But poor Louise, when her mother isn't driving her nuts, can't find a boyfriend who isn't a complete flake or already married. The second episode ends with a great scene where the women decide, "All men are Daleks. Inside they have this little creature controlling everything they do." You have to love a series like this.

Likeable but not always very funny sitcom about a single girl in her late 20s, played by Beattie Edney, and her boringly married best friend (Holly Aird). Edney's character is typically unlucky in love and overshadowed by her dominant, imperious mother, whilst suspicious of her new Italian step-father, as she goes about trying to get a man and similar sitcom fare.

Although not a classic, the show managed to break a little new ground, in its generally uncontrived, unforced presentation of its central character's life. It wasn't afraid to tackle the odd controversial/risqué issue either, as with the episode that focused on her gynaecological problems, and the pompous officious gynaecologist who treated her and who always believed it was best not to talk to the women about medical matters, because men tended to be much more rational about it all. This brought about a rare mother-daughter synergy as they united to scream their heads off at him.

Although the writing was somewhat light on jokes, playing on observation more than witty badinage, the characters in general were likeable and/or memorable, and it offered a somewhat different perspective from the usually male-dominated world of British sitcoms. Also, it was a hell of a lot better than Life After Birth.

There is a lively debate about DRESSING FOR BREAKFAST happening at the Channel Four Website. Their "Reach 4" section gives viewers the opportunity to post comments about the different shows now airing on that channel. Head over and add your two cents worth...

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