ThaiLife Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangForce5 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Skins! The Inbetweeners! Edited September 10, 2009 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 League of Gentlemen. Little Britain (worth it just for Jon Pertwees comments alone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRay Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Absolutely Fabulous Fur TV Benidorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteShrek Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The IT Crowd. you shouldn't be disappointed particularly if you are very proficient in computers or are completely devoid of computer skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penkoprod Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Catherine Tate Show too Two lagers and a Packet of Crisps was quite funny, if a bit "localised" Penkoprod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Teachers Was a good series by channel 4 set in Bristol, the first two series especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Skins! Only the first 2 series. The latest series is crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) 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. Edited September 10, 2009 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinp Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) 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 Edited September 10, 2009 by colinp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Auf Weidershen Pet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seank Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It has Irish actors/comedians but made by Channel 4 and its just brillant. "Father Ted" of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 A good one is Ideal (BBC) Shooting stars (BBC) COLINO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 A few more that haven't been mentioned: The Royal Family Royal Family info Shameless Shameless info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweatySock Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) 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. Edited September 11, 2009 by cyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Phoenix Nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Coupling - Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The Young Ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nignoy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 All great series but what about Last of The Summer wine!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmk Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 IT CROWD Peep Show Coupling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 one flew over the cuckoos nest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplehaze Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Bo'Selecta,Max and Paddies on the road,an offshoot from Pheonix nights,Alan Partdridge,Trigger Happy T.V,Balls of Steel,Frankie Boyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdock Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Spaced Stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187664/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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