"As Happy As Jesus In the Barn"

Heartlands is probably the mildest road movie ever made. But don't let that description put you off this little cinematic treat. What I thought would be a "light and easy" Sunday night watch turned out to be a bit better than expected.

Plot-wise it's straightforward, extra mild-mannered Colin (Michael Sheen) heads out on his scooter - with 12 packets of crisps and his darts - across the beautiful Peak District to Blackpool try win back Sandra, his wife who has run off with the local copper.

Along the way he meets a host of characters who show him a) a life beyond his daily grind and b) the importance, of occasionally, looking after number one.

If you are a fan of understated, scarcasm-heavy humour from the north of England, this is a film for you. It's also beautifully shot and any movie that features Wreckless Eric's classic "Whole Wide World" has a lot going for it in my book.

Made in 2002, this film was a bit of a launch pad for many actors who are now major stars including Ruth Jones, James Corden and Mark Strong who has an excellent cameo. Other notable feature, Michael Sheen as Colin sports one of the worst haircuts in cinema history.

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