British shows ever. Contrary to popular belief, not all good TV shows come from Hollywood. Sure, big studios can spend much more money on the production, but it does not necessarily mean better quality when it comes to the content. We have compiled a list of the best of British shows and there is something for everyone. Given, the comedy list is perhaps a bit too long, but as I have grown up on it, it is difficult to just name a few. With Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie. At a New Millennium Eve party Blackadder and Baldrick test their new time machine and ping pong through.![]() Be as it may, whether you like your domestic goddesses, nerve wrecking thrillers, the hilarity and intelligence of QI, aliens from outer space or just plain old whodunits – take your pick and enjoy our selection. Situation comedies. None can do comedy quite as well as the Brits. Most of these series will tickle you pink with glee. From golden oldies to modern date favorites, if you fancy a laugh one of these series is sure to tickle your funny bone. Only Fools and Horses. The Money Market Hedge: How It Works With Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson. In the Tudor court of Elizabeth I, Lord Edmund Blackadder strives to win Her Majesty's favour. The Plot: Story of 2 Cockney brothers, who are wheeling and dealing small time at the local market and dreaming of becoming millionaires. And no, they are not dealing drugs the most dangerous item Delboy and Rodders ever wheeled and dealed were the exploding blow up dolls. The hook: Dimwitted as they might be on occasion, you cannot help by becoming fond of the Peckham crew and the Trotter boys.
Favorite catch phrase: This time next year we’ll be millionaires; He who dares wins; Lovely jubbly. Favorite quote: Rodney: If there is such a thing as reincarnation, knowing my luck I’ll come back as me. To see Only Fools and Horses clip click here. Blackadder. The plot: Blackadder is a cunning shrew with an acute bout of bad luck. You will follow his story from century to century, all the way to World War I trenches and the best season by far. ![]() In finance, an exchange rate (also known as a foreign-exchange rate, forex rate, ER, FX rate or Agio) between two currencies is the rate at which one currency will be. Contrary to popular belief, not all good TV shows come from Hollywood. Sure, big studios can spend much more money on the production, but it does not necessarily mean. ![]() ![]() Keep your eyes open for appearances by Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. And Baldrick is – well you have to see for yourself. The hook: Hilariously funny it will give you a glimpse just how good the British are at making fun of themselves. Favorite catch phrase: I have a cunning plan. Favorite quote: Private Baldrick: I have a plan, sir. Captain Blackadder: Really Baldrick? A cunning and subtle one? Private Baldrick: Yes, sir. Captain Blackadder: As cunning as a fox who’s just been appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University? Private Baldrick: Yes, sir. To view the clip from Blackadder click here. The Office. The plot: A mockumentary about daily goings on of employees in a paper company in Slough. Awkward, decidedly non PC but never boring, Office could have you laughing out loud or cringing in shame, sometimes both at the same time. The hook: Ricky Gervais – watch the master of awkward pause at work. Favorite quote: David Brent: I’ve sort of fused Flashdance with MC Hammer shit. David Brent: I gave a speech only this morning to my staff assuring them that there would not be cutbacks at this branch and there certainly wouldn’t be redundancies, so? A little word I think’s important in management called morale. Jennifer Taylor- Clark: Well, surely it’s going to be worse for morale in the long run when there ARE redundancies and you’ve told people that there won’t be. Patsy, by her own admittance, has not eaten since 1. The hook: Outrageous, over the top and decidedly dim Edina and Patsy give a whole new meaning to the word excess. Favorite catch phrase: Its fabulous darling. Favorite quote: Eddie: Pats. You know, like, when you are in a room or something, and you think someone is like staring at you. Well, I don’t want THAT to happen. I don’t want THAT to be my life, you know. The whole world asleep. To view clip from Absolutely Fabulous click here and here. Bottom. The plot: Richie Richard and Edward Elizabeth Hitler (I’m not making this up) are best of friends, who loathe each other, but because they are both so vile they are forced to socialize together. Bottom is an acquired taste and is sardonically funny, once you get over the violence, cannibalism and dirty underpants. The hook: Hm, let me get back to you on that one. Favorite catch phrase: May I say, what a SMASHING blouse you have on? Favorite quote: ! Maybe he’s just stunned! Why don’t you give him the Kiss of Life? Richie: Yeah!! We’ve got a dead body in the house and your first idea is to sexually assault it! To view clip from Bottom click here. One foot in the grave. The plot: After being forced into early retirement Victor Meldrew grumpily, resentfully and with a good dose of sardonic humor explores the life of a senior citizen and gives the term bad luck a whole new meaning. The hook: The situations Victor gets himself into are beyond bizarre, but hilariously funny. Favorite catch phrase: I don’t believe it! To view clip from One Foot in the Grave, click here. Fawlty Towers. The plot: Neurotic, arrogant and short tempered hotel owner has low tolerance for his guests, his wife Sybil and their Spanish waiter Manuel. Needless to say hell breaks loose in every episode. The hook: Brilliant John Cleese as Basil Fawlty. Favorite catch phrase: You’ll have to forgive him. He’s from Barcelona; Don’t mention the war! Favorite quote: Basil Fawlty: . I’m sorry, I thought there was something wrong with you. To view clip of Fawlty Towers click here. Extras. The plot: Andy Millman and his friend Maggie Jacobs are out of work actors that supplement their income by working as extras. Andy never had a speaking role, while Maggie talks a bit too much and manages to put her foot in every time. The hook: Hilariously funny comedy by the king of awkward pause Ricky Gervais plus a celebrity sighting in every episode. Favorite catch phrase: Is he having a laugh? Favorite quote: Andy Millman: What’s happening with my script? Darren Lamb: What script? Andy Millman: . Just make sure the phone’s plugged in. Darren Lamb: You joke, but it was off for two days. Well that and it was bloody funny. Favorite catch phrase: Drink! Girls! Favorite quote: Father Ted: There he is so. Detests her sister Violet (who is better off then her; source of envy) and her sisters Daisy and Rose (who are worse off; source of shame). The hook: Hyacinth answering the phone. Favorite catchphrase: The Bucket residence, the lady of the house speaking!; Now don’t be silly, Richard! Favorite quote: Hyacinth: ! I’m sure he’s just calling to say hello to his mommy. Wodehouse, Jeeves and Wooster is set in 1. London and centers around delightfully dimwitted Bertie Wooster (who gets in trouble often) and his gentleman’s gentleman Wooster (who much smarter then his master gets him out of every pickle). The hook: You mean apart from a plethora of delightfully eccentric characters and great dialogues? Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry of course. Favorite catch phrase: What ho, what ho, what ho? Well, when a girl thinks you’re in love with her and comes to you and says that she’s returning her betrothed to store and is prepared to sign up with you instead – what can you do except marry her? You have to be civil.”Bertie Wooster is pretending that he and Jeeves are chums (for the Communists at his table) – NOT master and servant. Wooster tries to get some hot water. Wooster: “I don’t know what you’ve been doing to the cooker, Comrade Jeeves, but I don’t seem to be able to get the gas lit.”Jeeves gets up and whispers as he slinks by: “It’s electric, Sir.”To view clips from Jeeves and Wooster click here and here. The New Statesman. The plot: Alan B’Stard a conservative MP cheats, makes porn movies and even commits murder all in attempt to get richer and more powerful. Almost every time he succeeds. The hook: A hilarious and somewhat exaggerated look into the 8. Favorite quote: Sarah: Where did you spend last night? Alan: I had an all night sitting. Sarah: Oh, I hope you didn’t suffocate the poor girl! To view clip from New Statesman click here. Men behaving badly. The plot: A sit- com about 2 mates Gary and Tony, who spend a lot of time down the pub drinking beer and at home drinking beer (driving their girlfriends crazy). The hook: Although I don’t think men are that bad, I have to admit it is quite funny. Favorite quote: Gary Strang: Bed? Beds are for sleepy people! Let’s get a kebab and go to a disco! Tony: . Humphries: I’m free! Favorite quote: Mr. And next thing I knew, there was policeman behind me. He put a sticker on my helmet and tried to clamp me. To view clip from Are you being served, click here and here. Hi – de- hi. The plot: Set in the fictional seaside camp Maplin and drawn from the writers experience of working in a similar camp, its all about the staff and their daily lives rather then campers who are more often then not treated as nuisance. The hook: The delightful Su Pollard as Peggy Ollernshaw, this part farce, part comedy, part trip down the memory lane (you should see their hairstyles) ran for 9 seasons for a reason. Favorite catch phrase: Hi de Hi campers! Lift up your skirts and sing! Vicar of Dibley. The plot: When 1. Dibley passes away, the village gets a new one. A female that likes chocolate and cannot seem to be able to keep her mouth shut. Not what the residents of Dibley had in mind when they asked for replacement. The hook: Dawn French as the vicar and her interaction with the conservative but decidedly eccentric residents of Dibley. Favorite catch phrase: No, no, no, no! I saw this movie the other day: the Full Monty. So you just get some music, and I’ll take all my clothes off. David Horton: . I’ll take my truss off and everything. To view clip from the Vicar of Dibley, click here. Allo, Allo. The plot: Ren. He works for the Germans and for the French resistance AND still manages to have affairs with his waitresses. The hook: Not the best British comedy, but the one liners are quite catchy. Favorite catch phrase: You stupid woman!; I shall say this only once; It is I, Leclerc! Favorite quote: Officer Crabtree: I was pissing by the door, when I heard two shats. You are holding in your hand a smoking goon; you are clearly the guilty potty. Monsieur Alfonse: Oh, my dicky ticker! To view clip of Allo, Allo click here.
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