Twenty Twelve

Name: Twenty Twelve
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2011-03-14
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Colman, Jessica Hynes, Amelia Bullmore, Karl Theobald

2011 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had a small audience and a quick end and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Office or The Office, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 7 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A mock-documentary following the challenges - both personal and professional - faced by the team responsible for delivering the biggest show on Earth: the 2012 Olympics. From getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won't turn because there's no wind, it's all in a day's work for the men and women whose job it is to stage the greatest sporting event in the world.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA TV Award: Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme, BAFTA TV Award: Best Situation Comedy. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 3 other awards.
Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 81K people sought it out in the past year