British Comedy Series, Can't Remember The Name

[Jingthing]

I think this is a current series but it may be over. I watched a few seasons I think and wonder if there is a new season. The main character is a funny dark haired boy who used to go to an elite school but his mum got divorced and now must go to a regular school due to reduced finances. The comedy revolved around the lead characters adjustments to hanging out with a different class crowd of new friends. Younger age group than Skins. What's the name of this series?

Edited May 4, 2010 by Jingthing

[noel2499rk]

Are you talking about the in betweeners

http://www.e4.com/inbetweeners/

[Jingthing]

Are you talking about the in betweeners

http://www.e4.com/inbetweeners/

Yes, thank you! A third season is indeed being made now. Also probably a film version as well. Very funny show. I didn't feel two seasons was enough.

[Jingthing]

Any suggestions for other good more or less CURRENT UK comedies? Non UK people often know Office and Skins, but what about some others?

Speaking of non-current ones, I have been watching the Monty Python show for the first time since they were originally aired. A lot of the humor really holds up so I guess that makes it a classic.

Edited May 6, 2010 by Jingthing

[Takeo]

Been going a while but i dont know if ur into peep show - Absolutly brilliant. Other current would be Gavin and Stacy, ive not followed the series, but it is very popular.

there is ricky Gervis's other series called Extra's. That was a couple of years ago. And although not really current 'the royal family' was a very good comedy. Hope these help, i prob can come up with more but would need time to think

[Jingthing]

Been going a while but i dont know if ur into peep show - Absolutly brilliant. Other current would be Gavin and Stacy, ive not followed the series, but it is very popular.

there is ricky Gervis's other series called Extra's. That was a couple of years ago. And although not really current 'the royal family' was a very good comedy. Hope these help, i prob can come up with more but would need time to think

Have been watching the current Gervais "talking" show with the animated talking heads. Thanks for the others.

[Candyflip]

When it comes to British comedy, I like Shameless. So funny!

But if you wanna swift to British spy series, I highly recommend Spooks.

[endure]

I second 'Shameless' Into its 6th series. Available in all the usual places...

[Boo]

The IT crowd, about a couple of office IT geeks & their boss who knows nothing about IT.

Not exactly a comedy but has some dark humor, Being Human. About 2 blokes & a woman who share a house they happen to be a vampire, a ware-wolf & a ghost.

The League of Gentlemen & Peep Show, classic British humour.

[endure]

Not exactly a comedy but has some dark humor, Being Human. About 2 blokes & a woman who share a house they happen to be a vampire, a ware-wolf & a ghost.

And Russell Tovey (the werewolf) is one of us

[endure]

Talking of Russell Tovey you might want to get your hands on 'The History Boys'. It's a play and a film by that national treasure Alan Bennett.

[colino]

Black books is another great comedy show on channel 4 , starring bill baley ,

colino

PS ,,,, QI is also a fun watch

Edited May 8, 2010 by colino

[Jingthing]

Not exactly a comedy but has some dark humor, Being Human. About 2 blokes & a woman who share a house they happen to be a vampire, a ware-wolf & a ghost.

And Russell Tovey (the werewolf) is one of us

Oh yes, watched that one already. The series is finished, yes? I tried IT crowd; didn't really click for me.

[Boo]

It took me a while to work out the "one of us" comments. I've just spent a couple of minutes thinking what me & endure had in common then the penny dropped

BBC 3 report that a season 3 of Being Human is due to release 2011

[Patsycat]

I like Outnumbered and QI - both can be found on U Tube.

[Candyflip]

I second that " The history boys" is a great film.

[coolhandjoe]

Shameless has got to be one of the funniest at the moment, you can catch watch the latest episode here

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/shameless/4od

[noel2499rk]

Its not British, but it also from the channel4 stable and is without doubt the funniest program on British television since monty python the Irish series Father Ted

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/father-ted

[noel2499rk]

On Shameless I think it has really dipped with the last 2 series 1 to 4 are brilliant but quality control has slipped with the recent series

[bifftastic]

glad someone mentioned League of Gentlemen, fantastic stuff, I think you have to give it time, as in watch at least four or five. I would imagine, possibly incorrectly, that it would be one of those shows that non-brits might 'not get' Hope I'm wrong. It's 'catch phrase' value is priceless. Even though it hasn't been on air here for a number of years I dropped one of the characters phrases at work the other day and it still works ('she's my wife now dave!')

Black Books is also very well written.

Also check out Phoenix nights, that one may well escape you, I remember watching it with my ex-g/f (english) and I found myself translating some of it! Northern English accent went right over her head, but if you can open your ears to that it's another gem

[mickylonster]

glad someone mentioned League of Gentlemen, fantastic stuff, I think you have to give it time, as in watch at least four or five. I would imagine, possibly incorrectly, that it would be one of those shows that non-brits might 'not get' Hope I'm wrong. It's 'catch phrase' value is priceless. Even though it hasn't been on air here for a number of years I dropped one of the characters phrases at work the other day and it still works ('she's my wife now dave!')

Black Books is also very well written.

Also check out Phoenix nights, that one may well escape you, I remember watching it with my ex-g/f (english) and I found myself translating some of it! Northern English accent went right over her head, but if you can open your ears to that it's another gem

Agreed , the league of gentlemen , very funny series , the town of " Royston Vasey " is actually , Roy Chubby Brown`s real name !

[needforspeed]

Have a look at "flight of the conchords"

[teatree]

I took a look at The Inbetweeners after JT's recommendation and I'm glad I did. Great show, the best new comedy for a few years in my book. Very fresh and portrays the teenage experience rather well.

Looking forward to S3 which should be out in the Autumn.

The writers are also the producers of Peep Show which I would also highly recommend.

[thepanicandthevomit]

Not exactly a comedy but has some dark humor, Being Human. About 2 blokes & a woman who share a house they happen to be a vampire, a ware-wolf & a ghost.

And Russell Tovey (the werewolf) is one of us

Oh yes, watched that one already. The series is finished, yes? I tried IT crowd; didn't really click for me.

The IT Crowd isn't that bad once you get over how irritating it is. It's written by the same writers as the mentioned Father Ted and Black Books. They're essentially the same shows, just with different locations and characters. Chris Morris put his name to it too, which makes it alright by me.

[thepanicandthevomit]

Any suggestions for other good more or less CURRENT UK comedies? Non UK people often know Office and Skins, but what about some others?

Skins? Skins? Please don't take that abomination as representative of british humour.

[bangkokrick]

The best ever sit comedy in England was without doubt 'Only fools and horses' Don't' know where you can download, but It's worth the search.

Cheers, Rick

[thepanicandthevomit]

The best ever sit comedy in England was without doubt 'Only fools and horses' Don't' know where you can download, but It's worth the search.

Cheers, Rick

Oh god, not this again. Sounds like Crazy Dave's in Patts is the place for you.

[teatree]

A very recent comedy is 'Bellamy's People' a spoof about a radio phone in presenter who goes around the UK interviewing interesting characters - quite an original format. Stars 'Fast Show' actors Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Simon Day as well as Rhys Thomas.

The radio show that inspired BP is worth a listen too. 'Down the line' parodies radio phone in shows and is perfect for your Ipod.

[anonymouse]

Bellamys People was good but I still reckon peep show as the best British TC comedy in the last couple of years

[bangkokrick]

The best ever sit comedy in England was without doubt 'Only fools and horses' Don't' know where you can download, but It's worth the search.

Cheers, Rick

Oh god, not this again. Sounds like Crazy Dave's in Patts is the place for you.

That went right over my head mate. What is the connection between Crazy Dave's and fools and horses?

Cheers, Rick