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Yeah, not a sitcom but Eddie Izzard is awesome. 
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Jody if you are into cars and wouldn't mind watching an automotive program, Top Gear will keep you in stitches the whole time. Also, Jeremy Clarkson for Prime Minister anybody?
 
And it's not a comedy, but I've really taken a liking to Skins since I started watching on BBC America. It might just be because I'm in the sort of key demographic that show would appeal to, but really so many American shows have failed at being just good teenage dramas and this one knocks it out of tha ballpark.


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Keeping Up Appearances       ...i love Hyacinth Bucket  (pron: bouquet)    LOL
 
 
 
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I'm sure that The Young Ones has been mentioned. Has me in stiches every time.
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Endorse many of those mentioned.
 
Citizen Smith (about a would-be revolutionary who screws up everything he touches) stars Robert Lindsay and is pretty good.
 
If you like Ashes to Ashes, check out Budgie - vintage stuff about a small-time London crook starring Adam Faith.
 
The first two series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet are pretty damn good too - but IMO avoid the others.
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Just got some new dvd's such as series 1 & 2 of I'm Alan Partridge,series 1 of Saxondale,series 1 of Allo! Allo!,series 1 of Green Wing and both series of Hyperdrive(can't understand why this didn't do well).Excellent stuff!
 
Also got the first series of Being Human and am ADDICTED to it.


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Anything with John Cleese in it is genuine gold, my friend.
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One that has yet to be mentioned but can be absolutely hilarious although sometimes rather near to decency is "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps".  Currently in series eight on BBC3 and series one to seven available on DVD.
 
Another very eclectic and eccentric one was "A Very Peculiar Practice".  Difficult to come by now as only series one was released on DVD and that is now discontinued.  I have managed to find the whole two series on bit torrent sites by careful looking.
 
 
Two of my favourites anyway, enjoy.Tongue
 


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the only one I can think I havnt seen mentioned is un(natural) acts, features many of the same writers/actors as Boosh but can be quite hard to find. Its a sketch show.
EDIT: oh and Cat Weazel, first season is way better than second though.


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Here is a few more worth looking out for: The Vicar of Dibley; BalleyKissAngel; To The Manor Born; The Good Life; The Last of the Summer Wine and Keeping Up Appearances. Enjoy!!

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It depends if I have time over the weekend, Jody.  I have Freeview and so can watch Dave.  It's just I have family over and I am not sure if they'll want the television on.

But I have to say, from the brief clips I've seen... it looks a tad disappointing.
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Originally posted by Cheesecakemouse Cheesecakemouse wrote:

Shocked What!!!!More Red Dwarf!!!!SmileClapSmileClapStar
SmileClapSmileGreat I've been missing it, its been ages.Cry
 


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Shocked What!!!!More Red Dwarf!!!!SmileClapSmileClapStar
SmileClapSmileGreat I've been missing it, its been ages.Cry



  
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That is such a sad episode - get his hopes up for a reunion tour, only to find out they ripped him off

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Originally posted by James James wrote:

Sorry Jim, I don't find The League of Gentleman remotely funny.  I've not laughed once.


Not even when the awesome Creme Brulee and the hapless Les are featured!

'We nearly supported Smokie once...I sent 'em our demo...Didn't hear anything back'

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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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Is anybody psyched for the new Red Dwarf specials called Back to Earth that will be airing in a few days?
 
The only problem is I won't be able to watch them!Cry


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I also forgot to mention Lead Balloon.

Another much forgotten comedy that's also now on Dave.  Good stuff!
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Originally posted by James James wrote:

Sorry Jim, I don't find The League of Gentleman remotely funny.  I've not laughed once.


As I say - it's certainly not for everyone...

I do so like their most unlucky vet in the world: Mr Chinnery...


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The best one hasn't been mentioned yet:

Jam

It's very subtle and dark humour.  I really enjoy it.  There are likely to be clips on YouTube and Google Video.

Also try The Day Today.  It is also written by Chris Morris (and Armando Iannucci who has written some excellent comedy).  They only made 6 episodes though.

Brass Eye is another one of Chris Morris' weird and dark comedy series but I find this a bit close to the mark sometimes.

He also wrote Nathan Barley but I have not personally seen it.

Chris Morris has also co-written with Father Ted and The IT Crowd writer Graham Linehan.  He also is also a cast member of The IT Crowd.

You may find much of his work a bit weird though.

Sorry Jim, I don't find The League of Gentleman remotely funny.  I've not laughed once.

Others:

Although you didn't understand The Young Ones, try The Comic Strip Presents... or maybe French and Saunders.

Avoid Little Britain.  Sorry, it's pure bilge.

Absolute Power I also found rather amusing but not many people seem to have seen it.  It stars Stephen Fry and John Bird.  I actually used to listen to the Radio 4 series as well.

It needs more attention, in my opinion.  Very good satire.


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Edited by manofmystery - April 09 2009 at 00:32


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