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Denver 14-05-2018 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sullen Girl (Post 9994830)
This list makes me sad :(

Good sad pr bad sad

Denver 14-05-2018 08:40 PM

Royle Family is GOAT

Alf 14-05-2018 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sullen Girl (Post 9994830)
This list makes me sad :(

Well then cheer yourself up by watching these shows, instead of looking at them on a list.

GiRTh 14-05-2018 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 9994826)
I'll give you 15 and if you want anymore, just ask.

Steptoe and Son
Dad's Army
One Foot in the Grave
Rising Damp
Till Death us do Part
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads
Allo Allo
Fawlty Towers
Porridge
Only Fools and Horses
Still Game
Hancocks Half Hour
It Ain't Half Hot Mum
Blackadder
Royle Family

:umm2:

Alf 14-05-2018 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 9994833)
That list makes me feel old.

They don't make em' like they used too. I wish they did.

Alf 14-05-2018 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 9994839)
:umm2:

Sort him out LT

Epic. 14-05-2018 08:46 PM

One of the best but it's not my absolute favourite.

Oliver_W 14-05-2018 08:47 PM

This might sound ... weird, but Vicar of Dibley always made me feel sad and depressed and lonely.

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 9994826)
I'll give you 15 and if you want anymore, just ask.
One Foot in the Grave
Fawlty Towers
Blackadder

Love these <3

For old sitcoms I'd add the George and Mildred universe, Jeeves and Wooster, Father Ted, and My Family:)

GiRTh 14-05-2018 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 9994846)
Sort him out LT

It was a good list otherwise :joker:

Do you remember a couple of Judy Dench sitcoms - A fine Romance and As Time goes by. Two gentle comedies but two of the best I've ever seen. I always thought it weird that people dont think of Dame Judy as a comedy actress but she was in two of my all time faves.

Calderyon 14-05-2018 08:48 PM

It is Always Sunny in Philadelphia is.

Blue cat 14-05-2018 08:53 PM

Bottom is the greatest.

Baby Jane 14-05-2018 08:56 PM

I have a massive soft spot for Gavin & Stacey.

And I love Two Pints of Lager!

Brother Leon 14-05-2018 08:57 PM

It isn’t Seinfield so no..

Alf 14-05-2018 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 9994856)
It was a good list otherwise :joker:

Do you remember a couple of Judy Dench sitcoms - A fine Romance and As Time goes by. Two gentle comedies but two of the best I've ever seen. I always thought it weird that people dont think of Dame Judy as a comedy actress but she was in two of my all time faves.

Still Game is fantastic, easilly the best British sitcom of this century.

I remember the theme tune to A Fine Romance, but never watched it, and don't have any plans too. As Time Goes by is ok, I like Geoffrey Palmer in most things I've seen him in. Written by Bob Larbey, who also wrote The Good Life and Ever decreasing circles.

Glenn. 14-05-2018 09:06 PM

It is of course the best.

Matthew. 14-05-2018 09:06 PM

yep

GiRTh 14-05-2018 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 9994876)
Still Game is fantastic, easilly the best British sitcom of this century.

I remember the theme tune to A Fine Romance, but never watched it, and don't have any plans too. As Time Goes by is ok, I like Geoffrey Palmer in most things I've seen him in. Written by Bob Larbey, who also wrote The Good Life and Ever decreasing circles.

Yeah Larbey did those with John Esmonde and Please Sir too. I think these shows he did without Esmonde are just as good.

Never was a fan of Still Game. Just never really got into it.

I note you put Whatever happened to but not the original Likely Lads. I agree Whatever happened was better but I think the Original Likely Lads deserves a mention too. I remember watching a documentary where LaFrenais and Clement said they thought of a third incarnation of the show set in about 2010 where the scenario was reversed in that Bob had made then lost a fortune during the boom and then 2008 crash while Terry had been successfully scamming an insurance injury for years. As I recall hey had it planned but Rodney Bewes and James Bolam were opposed. It would have been a great series and obviously cant do it now with Bewes dying just last year.

Alf 14-05-2018 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 9994895)
Yeah Larbey did those with John Esmonde and Please Sir too. I think these shows he did without Esmonde are just as good.

Never was a fan of Still Game. Just never really got into it.

I note you put Whatever happened to but not the original Likely Lads. I agree Whatever happened was better but I think the Original Likely Lads deserves a mention too. I remember watching a documentary where LaFrenais and Clement said they thought of a third incarnation of the show set in about 2010 where the scenario was reversed in that Bob had made then lost a fortune during the boom and then 2008 crash while Terry had been successfully scamming an insurance injury for years. As I recall hey had it planned but Rodney Bewes and James Bolam were opposed. It would have been a great series and obviously cant do it now with Bewes dying just last year.

I was gonna do Likely Lads/Whatever Happened ect. Whatever Happened was much superior, and there's only about 10 or 11 episodes remaining of the original series.

I wouldn't like to see Terry Successful, it wouldn't suit him, although he'd probably blow his success in one episode. Bolam hated Bewes in real life by all accounts, that may be a reason it didn't happen.

GiRTh 14-05-2018 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 9994903)
I was gonna do Likely Lads/Whatever Happened ect. Whatever Happened was much superior, and there's only about 10 or 11 episodes remaining of the original series.

I wouldn't like to see Terry Successful, it wouldn't suit him, although he'd probably blow his success in one episode. Bolam hated Bewes in real life by all accounts, that may be a reason it didn't happen.

I wonder how their politics would have changed with their role reversal cuz it was always a big cause of their friction. Always been a big fan of these shows and I think it would have been probably the best incarnation and would have put the series nicely to bed.

michael21 14-05-2018 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scarface95 (Post 9994763)
I Personally think it is. It's the only Show where i can rewatch episodes countless times and never get bored.


https://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files...riomj71099.jpg

I want sex with rachel green hope that helps :shrug::laugh:

Alf 14-05-2018 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver_W (Post 9994855)
This might sound ... weird, but Vicar of Dibley always made me feel sad and depressed and lonely.


Love these <3

For old sitcoms I'd add the George and Mildred universe, Jeeves and Wooster, Father Ted, and My Family:)

Love George & Mildred. Father Ted is great. Not seen Jeeves and Wooster, but I think I should check it out and will add it to my to-watch list. My family isn't my cuppa.

Oliver_W 14-05-2018 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 9994929)
Love George & Mildred. Father Ted is great. Not seen Jeeves and Wooster, but I think I should check it out and will add it to my to-watch list. My family isn't my cuppa.

This is my favourite episode of J&W https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKpJQnVBj-w <3 give it a watch and let me know what you think!

Alf 14-05-2018 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 9994915)
I wonder how their politics would have changed with their role reversal cuz it was always a big cause of their friction. Always been a big fan of these shows and I think it would have been probably the best incarnation and would have put the series nicely to bed.

I imagine Terry would have abandoned his labour roots, he definitely would be a leave voter, and probably on the Farage train.

Bob would be a remainer, probably a Blairite.

LaLaLand 14-05-2018 09:51 PM

I've always thought it was ****, even when it was on when I was a kid. Don't think I've ever watched a full episode.

Tony Montana 14-05-2018 09:59 PM

Damn the yes and Nowhere near polls are neck and neck. Seems we have a serious debate going on guys


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