September 10, 200916 yr Not sure if this is the right place to post this - Mod's please move if necessary Ive not been back to the Uk for over 12 years now , so I don't really know what the TV comedy series runs have been like , In the past I liked .... Only Fools & Horses One Foot in the Grave Black Adder The Royals Rab C Nesbit Dads Army Yes Prim Minster And have now watched most of the series here on DVD's , but its now time to check a few newer recent things out , So can any one recommend an up to date British Comedy Series that has a good viewer rating , So whats your favorite recent British Comedy series ..? Thanks TL
September 10, 200916 yr Ive not been back to the Uk for over 12 years now , so I don't really know what the TV comedy series runs have been like , In the past I liked .... Im probably not the best person to make recommendations for you (being that I am not from the UK), but I know the TV series "The Office" was really good if you enjoy sitcoms. The show only ran for 2 seasons and it ended a few years ago, but it was a huge hit and lead to a series with the same title in the US which is about to go into its 6th season now and is one of the most (if not the most) popular sitcoms on the air today. I'd recommend watching the original UK series and then moving on to the US series after that... To all the Brits reading this post: I'm curious to know if you consider this recommendation to be a good one or not.
September 10, 200916 yr League of Gentlemen. Little Britain (worth it just for Jon Pertwees comments alone).
September 10, 200916 yr Would have added Fawlty Towers and Red Dwarf to your original list which are also available on DVD, and haven't really dated. Agree with rgs that parts of Little Britain were funny particularly Ting Tong Macadengdang sketches for anyone with Thai interests.
September 10, 200916 yr League of Gentlemen.Little Britain (worth it just for Jon Pertwees comments alone). You'll find it was Tom Baker, the other Dr Who, Jon Pertwee died at least 15 years ago I'd second Little Britain and League of Gentlemen. The Office was excellent and Ricky Gervais's second outing in Extras wasn't bad either [ though not as good ihmo] Also recommend 'Peep Show' or any of Mitchell and Webb's sketch shows
September 10, 200916 yr The IT Crowd. you shouldn't be disappointed particularly if you are very proficient in computers or are completely devoid of computer skills
September 10, 200916 yr Catherine Tate Show too Two lagers and a Packet of Crisps was quite funny, if a bit "localised" Penkoprod
September 10, 200916 yr Teachers Was a good series by channel 4 set in Bristol, the first two series especially.
September 10, 200916 yr The IT Crowd. you shouldn't be disappointed particularly if you are very proficient in computers or are completely devoid of computer skills Yes the IT Crowd is good which was written by one of the guys who wrote Father Ted another great Brit comedy show
September 10, 200916 yr Skins! Only the first 2 series. The latest series is crap. Well of course the cast is entirely different and so are the stories, but I wouldn't call the new series crap.
September 10, 200916 yr Skins! Only the first 2 series. The latest series is crap. Well of course the cast is entirely different and so are the stories, but I wouldn't call the new series crap. The first 2 series felt as though they were written by teenagers and seemed genuine. The last series seemed to me to have been written by an adult who was trying to be cool and didn't have the authenticity. It seemed (to me at any rate) to be rather contrived.
September 10, 200916 yr The BBC did a spin-off with Boyce'y & Marlene from Only Fools & Horses called 'The Green Green Grass'. Never seen it but people I work with enjoy it. Programmes like In-betweeners and Skins aren't so popular with the older generation (I'm early 30's). My fave = The Mighty Boosh - you either love it or loathe it. Also 'Early Doors' would be worth a look Cheers
September 10, 200916 yr It has Irish actors/comedians but made by Channel 4 and its just brillant. "Father Ted" of course.
September 11, 200916 yr A few more that haven't been mentioned: The Royal Family Royal Family info Shameless Shameless info
September 11, 200916 yr Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant in the first 2 BBC series of 'Extras' are fantastic. I believe I caught a bit of the 3rd series on UK TV but was not too impressed (correct me if I am wrong).
September 11, 200916 yr I have the complete set of "Men Behaving Badly" at home. Surely one of the funniest series shown on TV. I still watch it now and absolutely p*ss myself laughing.
September 11, 200916 yr Many of what i was thinking of have already being mentioned. But rising damp springs to mind. Brittas empire. Open all hours. I love that one. man about the house, george and mildred. The good life. Allo Allo Hogans heroes Not all to my taste but good for a laugh.
September 11, 200916 yr Bo'Selecta,Max and Paddies on the road,an offshoot from Pheonix nights,Alan Partdridge,Trigger Happy T.V,Balls of Steel,Frankie Boyle
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