Special K Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Any reccomendations? I recently watched through all of Coupling, which was incredible, and the Office. Some of the slapsticky stuff, I'm not too fond of (Like Young Ones, or Ab Fab, I know. They're pretty old.) But I love all the old classics like Fawlty Towers, Blackadder and Flying Circus, so I was wondering what some more recent shows worth checking out would be.
Sideburnious Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 The Fast Show for sketch comedy.
Murmuring Beast Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 The Office Extras Anything with 'Alan Partridge' - Steve Coogan Brass Eye - satire stuff (not BBC) - unsure of availability, check youtube Phoenix Nights (not BBC) Peep Show (not BBC) Can't beat classic Mr Bean, although pretty much unavailable (on youtube though) Coupling is pretty average so you'll probably like Peep Show which is the same in terms of character casting but a lot better and more original. Phoenix Nights has a lot of references that you might not get.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 The whole run of Mr. Bean is on ebay for about $20. It's pretty easy to track down.
Special K Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 I actually really liked Coupling. Definitely silly sex humor, but for some reason, i really grew to love the characters. It's really chraming.
Copper Feel Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Have you ever watched Only Fools and Horses? (Not sure if it was an ITV or BBC show but I presume it is all the same to you) everybody should. Everything I have ever seen of The Two Ronnies is very good. Edit: Oh you just mean recent shows, nevermind.
Si82 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Don't know about availability but I'd recommend: 15 Stories High The Day Today Look Around You The Mighty Boosh Red Dwarf Snuffbox That Mitchell and Webb Look You can, however, find clips/shows from all of these on YouTube.
Murmuring Beast Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I second Two Ronnies and Only Fools and Horses. Forget about it being old, humour like that is timeless.
Special K Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 Yeah, I don't actually mean only BBC stuff. Just funny British comedy.
Si82 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Yeah, I don't actually mean only BBC stuff. Just funny British comedy. In that case I'd also recommend: Black Books Garth Marenghi's Darkplace Man to Man with Dean Learner Nathan Barley Spaced Again, clips/show are available on YouTube.
Anorak Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Spaced Garth Marenghi's Dark Place Father Ted Early Doors (far superior to Royale Family)
Downhome Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 My favorites are: -Spaced -The Office -Black Books -Father Ted You can find complete episodes of some of them on DailyMotion.com if you want to go ahead and check some out. If you buy Spaced, be sure to get the special 3-disc set with the long documentary on it.
Special K Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 My firend has Spaced complete (that;s the Shaun of the Dead guys, right?) Definitely have to borrow that.
Downhome Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Yes, it's the Shaun of the Dead guys, as well as the Hot Fuzz guys (coming soon!): www.hotfuzz.com
Youth N Asia Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I personally think Coupling is funnier than anything I've seen on TV here in America. More laugh out loud moments than any other show
Murmuring Beast Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I'm not sure how I overlooked Father Ted.
k thx Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I'll also pimp Black Books and Father Ted and add Gimme Gimme Gimme. I also loved Coupling if that gives any weight to my recommendations. Also anything with Chris Morris such as The Day Today or Brass Eye, although maybe not to your taste.
Special K Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 I really agree. it is like 'Friends', only infinitly funnier.
Mystery Eskimo Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I'll also pimp Black Books and Father Ted and add Gimme Gimme Gimme. One of these really doesn't belong. Nathan Barley is the best thing I've seen recently.
Tim Cooke Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 I think Fawlty Towers is really the best place to start if you are new to British TV Comedy. My favorites from the last 10 years: The Office Phoenix Nights Peep Show Brass Eye The Day Today Second tier is: Extras I'm Alan Partridge Knowing me, Knowing You The League of Gentlemen 15 Storeys High
Murmuring Beast Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 League of Gentlemen, yea. Brutally dark, but very funny. Steer clear of Little Britain.
Copper Feel Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Give The Royal Family a spin. Truly the funniest portrayal of extreme laziness that man has ever created. (Or female, this was all written by a chick!)
muzz Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 I'll echo the love for Black Books. The commentaries on the DVD are great as well. Dylan Moran just doesn't care. I always liked Not the Nine O'Clock News as well, if you're into sketch comedy.
Yuna_Firerose Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Jeeves and Wooster A Bit of Fry and Laurie Both early 90's, I do believe.
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