Lucy Sweet
Lucy Sweet
TV critic Lucy Sweet is a journalist, advertising copywriter, cartoonist and occasional singer. Her work has appeared in the Big Issue, GLAMOUR, The Guardian, The Pool and the Sunday Express, amongst many others. She is also the author of two novels, a book called WTF Knits and a very rude comic called Unskinny about large, loud women who don’t behave themselves.
Succession is a bracingly difficult watch because we are all Roys, really
Succession
opinion

Succession is a bracingly difficult watch because we are all Roys, really

Next in Fashion is as daft as telly comes, but oddly addictive
Next in Fashion
review

Next in Fashion is as daft as telly comes, but oddly addictive

Brit Awards or Oscars, the winner certainly isn't the audience
Harry Styles enjoys his awards at the 43rd BRIT Awards 2023. Image: Anthony Harvey/ Shutterstock
Award shows

Brit Awards or Oscars, the winner certainly isn't the audience

The Apprentice is the very definition of a meeting that should have been an email
Megan and Rochelle, The Apprentice
TV

The Apprentice is the very definition of a meeting that should have been an email

From Alison Hammond in the Bake Off tent to a Kardashian redemption arc – a wish list for TV in 2023
TV

From Alison Hammond in the Bake Off tent to a Kardashian redemption arc – a wish list for TV in 2023

Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year
Kevin the Carrot
Festive

Christmas adverts seem like a cry for help this year

Aldi's Next Big Thing: A stressful behind-the-scenes look at the supermarket chain
Aldi's Next Big Thing Pictured: Harrison and Griffiths Photo: Channel 4
TV

Aldi's Next Big Thing: A stressful behind-the-scenes look at the supermarket chain

Industry: Investment bank drama is 'exhilaratingly reprehensible'
Industry
Review

Industry: Investment bank drama is 'exhilaratingly reprehensible'

In Trip Hazard, Rosie Jones proves to be an unlikely inspiration
Lady Leshurr and Rosie Jones abseil the National Lift Tower in Northampton for Channel 4's Trip Hazard
TV review

In Trip Hazard, Rosie Jones proves to be an unlikely inspiration

Sean Bean and Nicola Walker's Marriage makes me feel like part of a Hollywood power couple
TV

Sean Bean and Nicola Walker's Marriage makes me feel like part of a Hollywood power couple

Two shows about parenting that will make anyone think twice about wanting kids
A baby in a laundry basket
TV

Two shows about parenting that will make anyone think twice about wanting kids

The Holiday: 'Like an EasyJet underseat bag, there's not a lot to unpack'
The Holiday
TV

The Holiday: 'Like an EasyJet underseat bag, there's not a lot to unpack'