I am watching the 1st episode with low expectations
So far I like it, it doesn't take itself seriously at all. The joke that Chris is rude and aggressive is funny to me. Myrtle is just as silly as expected and you can see Amanda trying not to laugh
I like Amanda Holden and think she is down to Earth so I think that helps
The Celebrity guests are hamming it up too
Give it a go if you like silly pretend documentaries.
39 Reviews
Ignore the negativity- this is brilliant comedy.
robstate24 September 2021
I'm surprised at all the negativity. This is a finely balanced example of a fake documentary. Superbly subtle performance from Amanda and Leigh- who reigns in his usual anarchic style, and it's all the more hilarious for that! Me & my wife love this show and look forward to watching it.
Another show to raise her and her ITV chums profiles.
Birminghamukengland8 September 2021
What a narcissist this woman is.
I watched both two episodes simply because I couldn't be bothered to get up for the remote control. How sad am I!
TV producers really do believe that the viewer has the IQ of 3 year old child.
This programme is all about her. How many more times could they mention Les Dennis, boring joke. Francis was as unfunny as usual with his disgusting and totally repulsive toilet and vomiting humour, he really is depraved. Constant referrals to the sound and video crew as he always does, boring. 'Mand' works for QVC you know, and Heart Radio and interviews famous people who are always really lovely. She also gets people singing to her as she also does Britain's Got No Talent, oh and also......... meh.
We see her mansion in the leafy suburbs with all her ITV chums living close by, it must be like living in hell. I don't begrudge anyone a nice house and wealth but I am so sick and tired of these so called celebrities ramming it down our throats in the middle of a pandemic when so many are struggling. She'll be bragging about her places abroad next whilst we are in the depth of winter and another lockdown.
In walks Ben (giggle giggle, massively overly animated face) Shepherd with a proper ITV 'Hi', do these people ever talk and act in a natural manner like the rest of us? Jason from Take That just looked totally bemused.
Francis really does need to get some original script writers and those prosthetics look like they were bought from eBay and glued on with Prit.
Holden dominates the scenes generally which of course is what it's all about. How much lip filler, Botox and lifts can one face handle? She loves her 'Charidy' work, she soon got that one in.
Really do not bother with this. E4 has totally lost its way. Married at First Sight used to be watchable but now is full of Holden type Wannabees with those horrendous lips.
No doubt the next episodes will include more exposure for, let's guess, Eamon and his Mrs, Lorraine (lovely tax evader playing herself) Kelly, Holly (taking over the world of TV) Willoughby and Philip (I needed to come out due to being exposed) Schofield. If Ant and Dec, Morgan and Cowel don't make an appearance it will be a miracle.
We're so so tired of this type of thing. Please let's have some new, innovative talent instead of the same old same old boring faces on TV.
TV people really should have expiry dates so that every 3 years new presenters etc take over.
I will not be watching this again.
I watched both two episodes simply because I couldn't be bothered to get up for the remote control. How sad am I!
TV producers really do believe that the viewer has the IQ of 3 year old child.
This programme is all about her. How many more times could they mention Les Dennis, boring joke. Francis was as unfunny as usual with his disgusting and totally repulsive toilet and vomiting humour, he really is depraved. Constant referrals to the sound and video crew as he always does, boring. 'Mand' works for QVC you know, and Heart Radio and interviews famous people who are always really lovely. She also gets people singing to her as she also does Britain's Got No Talent, oh and also......... meh.
We see her mansion in the leafy suburbs with all her ITV chums living close by, it must be like living in hell. I don't begrudge anyone a nice house and wealth but I am so sick and tired of these so called celebrities ramming it down our throats in the middle of a pandemic when so many are struggling. She'll be bragging about her places abroad next whilst we are in the depth of winter and another lockdown.
In walks Ben (giggle giggle, massively overly animated face) Shepherd with a proper ITV 'Hi', do these people ever talk and act in a natural manner like the rest of us? Jason from Take That just looked totally bemused.
Francis really does need to get some original script writers and those prosthetics look like they were bought from eBay and glued on with Prit.
Holden dominates the scenes generally which of course is what it's all about. How much lip filler, Botox and lifts can one face handle? She loves her 'Charidy' work, she soon got that one in.
Really do not bother with this. E4 has totally lost its way. Married at First Sight used to be watchable but now is full of Holden type Wannabees with those horrendous lips.
No doubt the next episodes will include more exposure for, let's guess, Eamon and his Mrs, Lorraine (lovely tax evader playing herself) Kelly, Holly (taking over the world of TV) Willoughby and Philip (I needed to come out due to being exposed) Schofield. If Ant and Dec, Morgan and Cowel don't make an appearance it will be a miracle.
We're so so tired of this type of thing. Please let's have some new, innovative talent instead of the same old same old boring faces on TV.
TV people really should have expiry dates so that every 3 years new presenters etc take over.
I will not be watching this again.
Doesn't deserve the low ratings
p-812535 October 2021
HORRENDOUS
trevholmz10 September 2021
Why the hate?
Conkieh11 October 2021
Give it a go. It isn't that bad
metalgazza22 September 2021
Pleasantly surprised with this. I'm only on the 2nd episode, but think it should be watchable to the end. I guess it's from similar experiences that are relatable regarding the upheaval it can cause having a relative move in for a while.
Light hearted entertainment. Watch it for yourself.
Light hearted entertainment. Watch it for yourself.
Awful as expected....
luciem-624428 September 2021
Hilarious
jodiethompson-2110916 September 2021
OK if you have a dry sarcastic SOH and love one liners this is for you. Absolutely a great break in the day when ever you catch it, brightened my day with belly laughing, eyes watering, just have an open mind and don't over think the punch lines, let it flow as its been made.
I can't stop laughing
simonprockter20 September 2021
Cringeworthy and dull flop.
JRB-NorthernSoul9 September 2021
For anyone under 60 the title's a pun on a genuine 80's American TV comedy, The Golden Girls.
This Mockumentary follows Amanda Holden and her prosthetic Mother Myrtle who moves from Doncaster to London to live with her for some contrived reason.
It just wasn't entertaining or funny. Myrtle was given the comic role while Amanda plays it straight, but it was very forced with wooden performances.
Watch Meet the Richardsons instead on Dave, a similar setup but a million miles better and funny too, which this certainly isn't.
This Mockumentary follows Amanda Holden and her prosthetic Mother Myrtle who moves from Doncaster to London to live with her for some contrived reason.
It just wasn't entertaining or funny. Myrtle was given the comic role while Amanda plays it straight, but it was very forced with wooden performances.
Watch Meet the Richardsons instead on Dave, a similar setup but a million miles better and funny too, which this certainly isn't.
Waste of money and time
justin-978479 September 2021
Funniest show I've seen in ages
darrent7128 September 2021
I don't get the negative reviews at all, caught 10 mins of an episode and immediately started binge watching. Lots of laugh out loud moments and it's observational comedy at is best, I'm sure we can all see Nan in our own relatives.
Why!?!?
twinmom-1003512 September 2021
Don't understand
mivvi-8046030 September 2021
Actually quite funny
Chjim14 September 2021
Horrendous Show
lorrainefordyce13 September 2021
Lighthearted entertainment
wills-john-575-38494713 September 2021
WORST SHOW IV EVER SEEN
jdocksey2 October 2021
I really do not know what amanda holden was thinking making this show.
She has the worst sense of humour i have ever seen.
This is clearly meant to be some spoof reality show with someone dressed as her nan. Nothing is funny and it makes no sense whatsoever.
PATHETIC.
She has the worst sense of humour i have ever seen.
This is clearly meant to be some spoof reality show with someone dressed as her nan. Nothing is funny and it makes no sense whatsoever.
PATHETIC.
So random
michaelleelewis197828 September 2021
Honestly don't bother. It's beyond poor.
hatch-7606213 September 2021
I was watching something else, made a brew, came back into the living room and the Holden girls was on. After 2 minutes i thought the old lady is definitely a man in make up. So it must be Lee Francis aka Keith lemon.
I watched until the 1st break, I'm not certain if it's meant to be funny or not. I have yet to smile let alone laugh. As an adult male with children, this show probably isn't aimed at me. I'd rather watch spongebob Square pants on my own than another 2 minutes of This absolute tripe! Load of bloody rubbish!
I watched until the 1st break, I'm not certain if it's meant to be funny or not. I have yet to smile let alone laugh. As an adult male with children, this show probably isn't aimed at me. I'd rather watch spongebob Square pants on my own than another 2 minutes of This absolute tripe! Load of bloody rubbish!
Leigh Francis is spot on
sunman90913 November 2021
It would seem viewers either love this or really dislike this. I've laughed my head off, so refreshing to see a proper comedy, fed up of all the reality programmes, we do really need to laugh more. I can see that Myrtle (Leigh Francis) is so much like your gran. Amanda Holden is great I don't see what's not to like. Keep up the work and keep us laughing it's what we need in the world right now.
Utter garbage
a_mobbs27 September 2021
Made me laugh out loud
trudihamilton16 September 2021
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