This Is Spinal Tap
FILM 10.15PM, BBC4
A film that is now so iconic, it is revered as possibly the greatest modern comedy. And it is so simple: a documentary about an ailing British rock band on a tour of America in a futile attempt to regain their former glory. All the actors improvised their lines, but the improvisation is taken to another level, with beautifully subtle touches of pathos. The band’s innocence is still beguiling, and we are delighted at the news there is a sequel in the works, to be released on the film’s 40th anniversary in 2024. ★★★★★ NP