English Comedy

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:10 pm

The comedy in England has changed.I think one of the best we ever had was Only Fools and Horses.Do any of you remember that one.

Mia

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:12 pm

Mia;591921 wrote: The comedy in England has changed.I think one of the best we ever had was Only Fools and Horses.Do any of you remember that one.

Mia

course i do you plonker :wah: :wah:

how about fawlty towers

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:22 pm

jimbo;591923 wrote: course i do you plonker :wah: :wah:

how about fawlty towers

Too angry - The Navy Lark? Around The Horne?

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:03 pm

Soberano;591969 wrote: Father Ted was brilliant, as was blackadder and Mr Bean but for classic British comedy you can't beat a Party Political Broadcast.

Too bloody true mate!

That should be framed and hung up on the wall

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:51 pm

I was introduced via TV to Mr. Bean here in NZ a few years ago and find him hilarious. I don't think that his movies have fared well in the U.S.

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:48 am

alf garnet ya stupid cow

classic

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:51 am

Oh yes I forgot the silly old moo. I must say I enjoy just for laughs on Saturday evenings some of the wind ups bring tears to my eyes.

londonpride · Post by **londonpride** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:00 am

Only Fools and Horses was probably one of the best comedies of it's time, so it makes it a little surprising that after writing such a good series John Sullivan came up with the tame 'The Green Green Grass '.:-2

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:05 am

Mia;591921 wrote: The comedy in England has changed.I think one of the best we ever had was Only Fools and Horses.Do any of you remember that one.

Mia

yup But twossn't one of my faves...

The Rob · Post by **The Rob** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:40 am

Old faves: Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, Good Neighbors (The Good Life), Open All Hours, The Two Ronnies, Butterflies, Solo, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, To the Manor Born.

New(er) Faves: The Office, Extras.

I'll agree that comedy has gotten "meaner" over the years, both here in the US and abroad. That's why finding fare such as Corner Gas and Pushing Daisies is such a treat.

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:04 am

I, Rob;724690 wrote: Old faves: Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, Good Neighbors (The Good Life), Open All Hours, The Two Ronnies, Butterflies, Solo, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, To the Manor Born.

New(er) Faves: The Office, Extras.

I'll agree that comedy has gotten "meaner" over the years, both here in the US and abroad. That's why finding fare such as Corner Gas and Pushing Daisies is such a treat.

^ sum classics there

koan · Post by **koan** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:13 pm

The English aren't funny at all.

hehe

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:30 am

Oxymoron

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:49 am

koan;724771 wrote: The English aren't funny at all.

hehe

You seem to be a bit bored today Koan.I have only just read a post were you are winding folk up.This is an old post,why have you dug it up. Everyone knows that the English and Americans have a different sense of humour.That does not mean

they are not funny, we just sometimes don't get each other.

koan · Post by **koan** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:37 am

Mia;725254 wrote: You seem to be a bit bored today Koan.I have only just read a post were you are winding folk up.This is an old post,why have you dug it up. Everyone knows that the English and Americans have a different sense of humour.That does not mean

they are not funny, we just sometimes don't get each other.

Someone else dug it up.

I've met quite a few of our UK members.

I'm sure they get the humour of what I wrote.

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:21 am

OK maybe I am just having a bad day.Sorry if I have offended you.

koan · Post by **koan** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:34 am

Mia;725316 wrote: OK maybe I am just having a bad day.Sorry if I have offended you.

You wouldn't be the first to think I get my jollies out of looking for ways to rile people up. :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:50 pm

koan;725342 wrote: You wouldn't be the first to think I get my jollies out of looking for ways to rile people up. :wah:

Is it true ?

Do you get your jollies looking for ways to rile people up ?

If so why ?

Whats the reward for you ?

Do you consider this appropriate Forum Garden behavior ?

As a senior member dont you feel any responsibility to lead by example ?

How can we improve our behavior here today koan ?

Talk to Nomad.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:20 pm

Nomad;726991 wrote: Is it true ?

Do you get your jollies looking for ways to rile people up ?

If so why ?

Whats the reward for you ?

Do you consider this appropriate Forum Garden behavior ?

As a senior member dont you feel any responsibility to lead by example ?

How can we improve our behavior here today koan ?

Talk to Nomad.

I'd like to know what a jolly looks like. Is it similar to a frolic?

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:09 am

The Fast Show, I loved that one, oh and The Day Today, (the spoof news programme) that was brilliant! :wah:

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:18 pm

Oh and an honourable mention for "Garth Marenghi's Dark Place", that was one crazy show, but also very funny. :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:27 pm

now

Little britain

the office

pheonix nights

max and paddy road to nowhere

The Catherine Tate Show

then

league of gents

Father Ted

black adder

bottom

young ones

the goodies

faulty towers

to name a few :wah::wah:

all monty python

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:16 pm

Just started watching Never Mind The Buzzcocks

it was addictive

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:23 pm

with Mark Lamarr presenting or Simon Amstell ? I prefer Mark Lamarr:)

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:37 pm

I've only seen Simon

lovemyway · Post by **lovemyway** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:25 pm

bottom

the mighty boosh

the i.t. crowd

the young ones

black books

extras

the office

nathan barley

brass eye

peep show

the day today

snuff box

garth marenghi

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:43 am

When I see them around I buy box sets for the OH .. On the buses, Please sir, Are you being served, Ab Fab, Open all hours, Porrige and last week a set of the Confessions of a ...taxi driver/ window cleaner ect films

cooldude94 · Post by **cooldude94** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:19 am

I agree

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:48 am

A modern Gem "Outnumbered"

Bluerain22 · Post by **Bluerain22** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:54 am

Everyone's mentioned some really funny tv shows, these guys should have their own show.

Bloody brilliant! Google Idiots of Ants You can watch all their sketches on their site or YouTube.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:02 pm

English Comedy

Oxymoron

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:35 pm

Bruv;1234174 wrote: A modern Gem "Outnumbered"

Absolutely.

I love it.

The little girl has me in tears. When the family are discussing ways to cut back on things she says. "I know howe we can save money. We can stop buying broccoli "

Your right. A gem