It seems like Gerard O’Donovan in the Telegraph liked it:

Cross dressing, cod lesbianism and idiocy on the international tennis circuit probably wouldn’t be most people’s idea of the perfect background for a modern reappraisal of a classic fairy tale. But unlikely as it may seem, BBC1’s reworking of Rapunzel as a slapstick comedy, in which a failing East European tennis pro is persuaded to bluff his way into a UK ladies’ tournament in a desperate bid to win some cash, was an unexpected hoot.

Ed Roe’s update of the Rapunzel story was how shamelessly un-PC it was. Lee Ingleby was terrific as dragged-up Jimmy Stojkovic (aka Martina) who, Tootsie-like, fell for Rapunzel (aka Billy Jane) his chief rival in the British Open. The only thing her overprotective stepmother guarded more zealously than Rapunzel’s famous golden tresses (the subject of a major shampoo sponsorship deal) was her daughter’s maidenhood – and employed a veritable army to protect it. But needless to say, Martina and Billy Jane – nudge, wink – eventually found a way to play tonsil tennis happily ever after.

Charity Wakefield and Geraldine James clearly revelled in the roles of rebellious daughter and obsessive mother. But, then, the frenetic pace and silly storyline seemed to inflate the performances of everyone involved. Shaun Williamson and Tony Way made a memorable double act as Stojkovic’s blockheaded dad and brother, as did Emily Joyce and Alex Jennings as a pair of smarmy TV sports commentators.