Family Affairs
‘IMITATION, it is said, is the highest form of flattery and British TV continues to flatter its American counterpart by imitating its best programmes.
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Tonight, a six-part drama called Family starts on ITV with more than a nod towards the brilliant Sopranos.
Martin Kemp takes the Tony Soprano role as Joey Cutler, a mobster who must try to keep his dodgy gaming machine business going while keeping his wife and kids happy back at home.
In tonights first episode, Joeys older and more unpleasant brother Dave (Jamie Foreman) returns after a 10-year absence and on the run from a string of debts.
Its not The Sopranos, in the same way that Coupling isnt Friends but its probably worth staying in on a Monday night for. At least for the next six weeks.’
Posted: 29th, September 2003 | In: Celebrities Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
