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Arthur redux
Oh so true, so very very true. Two countries united by a common tongue, well yes, but that’s about as far as it goes. The people who left Blighty in 1620 probably did have a sense of humour, it’s just … Continue reading
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John Cleese rants on the state of television
It’s not clear in this article whether Cleese is ranting about comedy in particular or TV in general. What is clear however, is that he is browned off by the ratings chasers who are in charge of both BBC and … Continue reading
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No more Father Ted, with or without Dermot Morgan
This is so right. Fawlty Towers was cut off at just the right time, as was The Office. Father Ted which was gloriously, sublimely potty (like the other two) ran for a few more episodes, but was still cut off … Continue reading
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Arkwright 1, Apu 0
OMG! That bloody till! How he never lost his fingers is way beyond me! G-g-g-g-Granville was far and away the best comedy role that David Jason played – Del Boy lasted too long and eventually became a cliche of himself. … Continue reading
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The Good Life | Your next box set
Makes no difference what Vyvan says in The Young Ones, this certainly was a proper classic of its time. I was perhaps a bit young when it came round first time, but it does have to be watched whenever it … Continue reading
Class = laughs in British comedy, according to BSA
Class is inherent in the British pysche. Therefore it must come through in our comedy – however, like this reviewer says good comedy crosses all class boundaries. It does lend itself to many of the situations at which we laugh. … Continue reading
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Portrait of the artist: Sanjeev Bhaskar, actor and comedian
One of Britian’s most underrated comedy actors / writers. He should be on the telly more. Everybody we know called James is referred to as Jam-ez thanks to this man! I bow the knee… Portrait of the artist: Sanjeev Bhaskar, … Continue reading
Lost 13th episode of Fawlty Towers unearthed!
This may well be true, but please check the date of the original article Lost 13th episode of Fawlty Towers unearthed! via Tellyspotting by Bill Young on 01/04/10 With the mysterious script chronicled in the book, Fawlty Towers – A Worshiper’s … Continue reading
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Kenny Everett to return to TV as BBC announces plans for biopic
Kenny Everett, perhaps the funniest man who ever lived. Kenny Everett to return to TV as BBC announces plans for biopic via Television & radio: Comedy | guardian.co.uk by Ben Dowell on 3/14/10 Film will focus on unhappy childhood of … Continue reading
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