Well, cannot fully agree about dwarfing, lest it be the girth width... :-p But this is a matter of preference anyway, and Cracker is fine enough a series, I too think.

But your post brought to mind: Prime Suspect.

I like the grittiness of this series, Helen Mirren (IMO) is a pretty divine actress, as such - and cannot help but like the earnest show of the opposition she faces for having principles (as Morse), and being a woman (an additional negative premium in her case).

But, I do think there was a charitable sketch bringing Helen and Robbie together, "Prime Cracker"... Shall this not be the best possible world, perhaps? :-D

Yes to both!!

I swear that I've sat and listened to all of the British version of The Office but only actually SEEN half of it because I couldn't look at the screen for cringing! But that's sort of the point and the genius of it

The Peep Show can get a bit like that too - also THE PEEP SHOW! It's awesome!
(their sketch show - 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' could be a bit hit and miss but the hits were worth watching it for)