Couch Potato (TV series)

Couch Potato is a British television review series that originally aired on BBC Two from 1999 to 2001. The show was formatted as a discussion panel featuring three regular critics, typically consisting of Marie Colvin, Mark Kermode, and guests. The panel reviewed and debated recently broadcast television programs, offering analysis, opinions, and humorous observations.

The program's structure was relatively simple. The panelists would view short clips of various shows, ranging from dramas and comedies to documentaries and reality television, followed by a lively discussion. The reviews often incorporated wit and sarcasm, and the personalities of the panelists contributed significantly to the show's appeal.

Couch Potato was notable for its informal and accessible approach to television criticism, contrasting with more academic or highbrow reviews. It offered viewers a platform for intelligent, yet entertaining, engagement with popular culture. While the series was relatively short-lived, it remains fondly remembered by many viewers in the UK and is occasionally referenced in discussions of television criticism and entertainment programming.