Sorry, but this neighbourly story seems much ado about nothing

A famous theme tune once told us “Neighbours, should be there for one another”-but someone evidently forgot to inform the residents of Shelbury Drive, setting for The Feud (Channel 5, Mon-Weds, 9pm).

- Philip Cunnington on The Feud (Channel 5)

This odd drama - a cross between a domestic thriller and a particularly difficult planning application-saw Emma (Jill Halfpenny) and John (Rupert Penry-Jones) attempt to build an extension to their kitchen without irking the neighbours.

Unfortunately, their neighbours happen to be harbouring some deep, dark secrets-possibly involving a missing son buried under an ornamental maple, extra-marital affairs and dodgy deals with even dodgier builders.

On one side are Derek (James Fleet) and Barbara (Tessa Peake Jones), an older couple whose only son has left home in mysterious circumstances. Barbara spends a lot of her time sobbing in the garden, while Derek bullies her.

On the other side are younger, child-free couple Alan (Ray Fearon) and Sonia (Amy Nuttall). Alan is one of those people who 'has a job', but you're never entirely sure what it is, or what the working hours are, given he always seems to be around.

Similarly, Sonia is a teacher but her job mostly revolves around hanging about the house or sulkily putting out the bins.