My Family (TV Series) 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (2001) User Reviews

Enter the dragon's mother.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 8/10 · 1 January 2024]

Susan receives an unwanted phone call from her mother, who wants to meet her, Susan instead sends Janey, who discovers a shocking family secret, a secret that could derail Michael's political career, that of a young Tory.

Lots of laughs to enjoy here, Susan's mother was great fun, lots of funny scenes with her, especially that moment with Nick.

We learn a little more about Susan, we get to see where she came from, and are introduced to her mother, who's played here by Avril Elgar, a fine actress, well know for playing Mildred's snobby sister in George and Mildred. Rosemary Leach would take over the role later on.

I'm always stunned at the quality of casting, the wonderful Joanna Scanlon pops up as Ben's assistant.

I'm not sure having a prostitute in a Tory family is beyond the realms of possibility.

8/10.

'Tis Pity She's a Whore

[studioAT · 7/10 · 18 January 2022]

Avril Edgar makes her one and only appearance as Susan's mum here (who is not called Grace) and does a really nice job with the role. You can see the elements that Rosemary Leach took on from Series 4 onwards.

This is another very strong episode of the show, with some lovely moments and interactions. 'My Family' was so well written at this stage!

We also learn a bit more about Ben's side of the family here too, and that would all go by the wayside later on sadly, so it's nice to hear about it more here.

A lovely episode.