Season 1 of Colin From Accounts was a swinging delight of chuckles and Season 2 is more of the same: more of the high points and also more of the occasional flatness. Once more, the story revolves around an older brewer in love with a young trainee doctor, brought together by an inscrutable dog with wheels for back legs. Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer are improvisational naturals in their star roles, and an excellent supporting cast bounces off that pair. Season 2 comprises vignette stories (the possible acquisition of the brewery, the arrival of a meddling brother, the new love interest of a friend) that gradually coalesce into the forward motion of the core relationship. Any situation comedy like this has to stand or fall on its humor, and Season 2 of Colin From Accounts has three laugh-out-loud climactic scenes and a number of mildly amusing skits. All in all, Season 2 deserves to be out there (it is a most enjoyable week’s watching) but I wonder if a Season 3 might not overstretch the basic story.
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