Amos Hames 2
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Any other fans of this classic comedy
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I started a thread a few years ago on the hunt for a comedy in a similar genre to LOTSW and EDC was mentioned a few times on my thread. It's on my 'to view' list Amos
Gentle Comedies
One of the reasons I loved LOTSW so much was it was gentle and inoffensive, it proved you could get laughs without reverting to bad language or innuendo as many comedies sadly do these days. I was wondering whether anyone can recommend any other series which are 'gentle' the two others that...
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Amos Hames 2
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It was very gentle but hilariously funny at times. Unfortunately it only ran about 4 series
Amos Hames 2
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That's Fair enough Roger. I don't like many of the modern comedies
Douglas Enwright
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I really liked it,the whole four series were on Gold recently,the chap that played Howard (of Howard and Hilda) was the chap that went to Auntie Wainwrights looking for the old bus timetables and memorabilia,particularly the number 14.
Its exactly what Barry described,a gentle inoffensive comedy like our own show.
captain clutterbuck
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Love it , always look out for couples wearing the same jumpers for an ongoing Howard and Hilda moment. Does anyone or has anyone experienced having a Golden Boy in their company . When I worked we had one who was accomplished in every sport they played we had a quest to find something he wasn't good at and it was Darts which was a surprise but sure if he practiced he'd get better. I also have experience of a Martin who was just frustrating to the extreme. I love the ongoing gag with the phone .
Douglas Enwright
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Even though he is a little fussy can absolutely understand Martins frustration with Paul captain.
We had a golden boy in our class,and even though it’s 50 years ago I can still vividly remember him,he was captain of the football team,captain of the cricket team,academically always at the top,he was good looking and all the girls had a crush on him,and just like Doreen Tattershall he was cock of the school,the last I heard of him he was in the paper having been arrested running away from the scene of a crime,so he didn’t quite end up like Paul,or maybe he did.
Even today if I see a couple wearing the same,whether it’s jumpers or anoraks or whatever,I still say Look it’s Howard and Hilda,I said it in front of my Son and Daughter and they had no idea what I meant,I had to find a photo to show them.
We had a golden boy in our class,and even though it’s 50 years ago I can still vividly remember him,he was captain of the football team,captain of the cricket team,academically always at the top,he was good looking and all the girls had a crush on him,and just like Doreen Tattershall he was cock of the school,the last I heard of him he was in the paper having been arrested running away from the scene of a crime,so he didn’t quite end up like Paul,or maybe he did.
Even today if I see a couple wearing the same,whether it’s jumpers or anoraks or whatever,I still say Look it’s Howard and Hilda,I said it in front of my Son and Daughter and they had no idea what I meant,I had to find a photo to show them.
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Amos Hames 2
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The way Martin and Paul played off each other was comedy gold . The timing was perfection. I aways put this on when I want something different to LOTSW
Bora Natty
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I haven't watched it yet, my diversions from Summer Wine, are Allo Allo, The Vicar of Dibley, Keeping up Appearances, Black Adder, Waiting for God, My Family, etc. I may have to give Circles a look, I can usually tell within a few minutes, if a show is for me or not...