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''Pure'' received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as 'a masterly comedy about sex and mental health ' by the Guardian.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/30/pure-o-ocd-review-brave-brilliant-miracle-mental-health-sex</ref> The NME gave the show 4/5 and described it as 'an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health'<ref>https://www.nme.com/reviews/movie/pure-tv-review-comedy-mental-health</ref>, and described it as 'one of 2019’s standout shows so far'.<ref>https://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/pure-channel-4-series-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-2451608</ref> The Telegraph called the show 'an excruciating success'.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/01/30/pure-episode-1-review-naked-bodies-extreme-emotions-make-new/</ref> |
''Pure'' received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as 'a masterly comedy about sex and mental health ' by [[The Guardian|the Guardian]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/30/pure-o-ocd-review-brave-brilliant-miracle-mental-health-sex</ref> The [[NME]] gave the show 4/5 and described it as 'an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health'<ref>https://www.nme.com/reviews/movie/pure-tv-review-comedy-mental-health</ref>, and described it as 'one of 2019’s standout shows so far'.<ref>https://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/pure-channel-4-series-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-2451608</ref> [[The Daily Telegraph]] called the show 'an excruciating success'.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/01/30/pure-episode-1-review-naked-bodies-extreme-emotions-make-new/</ref> |
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| Pure | |
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| Genre | Comedy/Drama |
| Written by | Kirstie Swain |
| Directed by | Aneil Karia / Alicia Macdonald |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | January 30, 2019 – present |
Pure is a British television TV Series first broadcast on 30 January 2019 on Channel 4. The program stars Charly Clive as 24-year-old Marnie who is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts.
Pure was written by Kirstie Swain, based on the book of the same name by Rose Cartwright.
Cast
The cast includes:
- Charly Clive as Marnie
- Joe Cole as Charlie
- Kiran Sonia Sawar as Shereen
- Niamh Algar as Amber
- Anthony Welsh as Joe
- Doon Makichan as Sarah
- Jing Lusi as Sef
- Tori Allen-Martin as Libby
- Olive Gray as Helen
Broadcast
The series was first broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 from January 2019.[1]
Reception
Critical response
Pure received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as 'a masterly comedy about sex and mental health ' by the Guardian.[2] The NME gave the show 4/5 and described it as 'an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health'[3], and described it as 'one of 2019’s standout shows so far'.[4] The Daily Telegraph called the show 'an excruciating success'.[5]
References
- ^ https://www.channel4.com/programmes/pure
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/30/pure-o-ocd-review-brave-brilliant-miracle-mental-health-sex
- ^ https://www.nme.com/reviews/movie/pure-tv-review-comedy-mental-health
- ^ https://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/pure-channel-4-series-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-2451608
- ^ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/01/30/pure-episode-1-review-naked-bodies-extreme-emotions-make-new/
External links
Pure listing on Channel 4 Pure on IMDB Guradian 1 Guardian review Radio Times