John Barrowman's laughter track

Next month My Family returns to BBC One for its ninth (!) series, with the added bonus of having John Barrowman guest star in an episode. The show, which first hit UK TV screens way back in 2000, is about to hit the 100 episode mark (quite an achievement for any British show, especially a situation comedy - infact, it's only the third British sitcom to make it to the 100 episode milestone) so having Barrowman on board seems a good way to celebrate.

ROBERT LINDSEY HAS JUST SEEN AN EPISODE OF THE SHOW...

I remember watching the show when it debuted and laughing out loud at a couple of points. Since then, the show may have continued its march forward, but those few laughs have dried up as the writers play off deathly dull cliches and stereotypes. Hmmm... critical, me? Never!

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If you're looking for guest spots from other Torchwood actors, why not try Little Dorrit (Eve Myles) out now on DVD, or Law & Order UK (Freema Agyeman, and produced by Richard Stokes and Chris Chibnall) on ITV1 every Monday evening?