theatrically_inclined
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The UK's sitcoms loved by viewers, hated by critics
The UK's sitcoms loved by viewers, hated by critics
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Loved by the viewers hated by the critics the Sitcom that fit's that brief perfectly is On The Buses!
captain clutterbuck
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First series in Black and White currently showing on That's TV 3 channel every night at 9 mostly in order though they seem to drop in the odd later episode in between .
theatrically_inclined
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Oooh, you must be psychic!
mashibinbin
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This video was again another well researched and presented piece of work, well done. I earnestly look forward to your next one Leigh.
My thoughts on the shows...
On the Buses was an authentic slice of 70s life and realistically showed what's now seen as working class life. Stan had a dog's life whether at home or work and rarely suceeded in his clippie chasing. His best friend used him as it suited him and even his mum was out to cadge what she could keeping as much control as she could. Blakey was the show's standout star by the end and ever watchable.
Two Pints of Lager and Coming of Age were both UK responses to the megahit that was Friends in my opinion. Whilst they never gelled fully in my opinion they both posess the ability to showcase sections of youth talent which were underrepresented for better or worse.
Mrs Browns Boys may repeat virtually the same plot and interactions to ever increasing banality but it does so with a touch of warmth that shines through now and then. When the chips are down the family is there for each other and even Agnes will defend and 'look out' for Grandad should the need arise. Whilst not in the same league as the equally contentious by today's standards Up Pompeii - albeit for differerent reasons - there is a similar level of engagement with the audience which works to it's benefit.
My thoughts on the shows...
On the Buses was an authentic slice of 70s life and realistically showed what's now seen as working class life. Stan had a dog's life whether at home or work and rarely suceeded in his clippie chasing. His best friend used him as it suited him and even his mum was out to cadge what she could keeping as much control as she could. Blakey was the show's standout star by the end and ever watchable.
Two Pints of Lager and Coming of Age were both UK responses to the megahit that was Friends in my opinion. Whilst they never gelled fully in my opinion they both posess the ability to showcase sections of youth talent which were underrepresented for better or worse.
Mrs Browns Boys may repeat virtually the same plot and interactions to ever increasing banality but it does so with a touch of warmth that shines through now and then. When the chips are down the family is there for each other and even Agnes will defend and 'look out' for Grandad should the need arise. Whilst not in the same league as the equally contentious by today's standards Up Pompeii - albeit for differerent reasons - there is a similar level of engagement with the audience which works to it's benefit.
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theatrically_inclined
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Thanks mashi'...
OTB was definitely authentic, while that made it familiar to viewers, you'd have thought they'd appreciate a bit of glamour instead of seeing the same depressing situations they were probably experiencing.
When they were broadcast I don't think I was the target age audience for Two Pints and COA, they both felt haphazard to me and still in the familiar social territory that I'd expect people would want to escape from.
This is where Mrs B scores, it's joyful nonsense. And it's a family that looks after each other, despite a bit of thievery! I like the analogy with Up Pompeii, wish I'd spotted that, especially considering I've been writing a script that - while it does not involve Frankie - did remind me that his personal archive was recently donated to University of York Archive.
Unlike your subject Leigh, your videos are loved by the viewers and loved by the critics too, well the critics on this forum certainly 
I'm not sure if you've ever seen Extras but the premise of that show is along similar lines, Andy Millman the main character doesn't like the comedy in which he stars but it's a ratings hit yet slammed by the critics. Not sure if the comedy he starred in When The Whistle Blows is based on any of the comedies you highlight.
I'm not sure if you've ever seen Extras but the premise of that show is along similar lines, Andy Millman the main character doesn't like the comedy in which he stars but it's a ratings hit yet slammed by the critics. Not sure if the comedy he starred in When The Whistle Blows is based on any of the comedies you highlight.
theatrically_inclined
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Thanks!Unlike your subject Leigh, your videos are loved by the viewers and loved by the critics too, well the critics on this forum certainly
I'm not sure if you've ever seen Extras but the premise of that show is along similar lines, Andy Millman the main character doesn't like the comedy in which he stars but it's a ratings hit yet slammed by the critics. Not sure if the comedy he starred in When The Whistle Blows is based on any of the comedies you highlight.
The loved / hated video was a "one-off" for now, at least.
I have seen Extras, was considering watching it again recently, but that would distract me from some other shows
I need to watch.
However, I have more sitcom "listicle" videos coming up, and there are some workplace based sitcoms included.