Gentle Comedies
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Thanks Rick, in fairness I think it was yours and Peripherals posts on this thread that persuaded me to order the DVD boxset. I know you have discerning taste !
codfanglers
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As Time Goes By is wonderful. It is one of the most aired British comedies on American Public television. The characters, Lionel and Jean, develop a lot from the pilot episode and first series. My wife and I are very much a younger version of Lional and Jean (the characters they develop into, not the early characters).
RickAns
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Glad to hear Codfanglers that you see yourself and wife as a version of Lionel and Jean. I always thought of Lionel's character as a likeable curmudgeon. Help could get grumpy and stubborn at times. 
In one of the specials of the show I really like that Moira (Judith) said she would get so wrapped up in watching Dame Judi (Jean) act. That sometimes Moira would forget to reply, because she would be lost in the moment of Judi's acting that Moira would forget she was part of the scene. Something to that effect, I know it was a cumbersome way to explain it, trying to remember it from many years ago . It stuck with me at how good Dame Judi could act.
Hi Barry, glad I could help point you in the direction of the show. Miss having Peripheral around on the forums. Been awhile since hearing from him.
In one of the specials of the show I really like that Moira (Judith) said she would get so wrapped up in watching Dame Judi (Jean) act. That sometimes Moira would forget to reply, because she would be lost in the moment of Judi's acting that Moira would forget she was part of the scene. Something to that effect, I know it was a cumbersome way to explain it, trying to remember it from many years ago . It stuck with me at how good Dame Judi could act.
Hi Barry, glad I could help point you in the direction of the show. Miss having Peripheral around on the forums. Been awhile since hearing from him.
I watched the 4th Episode of the first series tonight, where Lionel does a talk at a university in Norwich and stays with an old flame at a B&B & they all end up meeting at the talk. I have to say I did find that episode a little bit awkward to watch, if you're familiar with it and it was certainly 'of it's time'
Hopefully it was an isolated episode as the earlier ones were much better IMO.
Hopefully it was an isolated episode as the earlier ones were much better IMO.
codfanglers
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That is definitely an isolated episode, one of those where they are still working out the characters. It's all uphill from there. Eventually, you will meet the wonderful and hilarious extended family on both sides.
codfanglers
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Glad to hear Codfanglers that you see yourself and wife as a version of Lionel and Jean. I always thought of Lionel's character as a likeable curmudgeon. Help could get grumpy and stubborn at times.
In one of the specials of the show I really like that Moira (Judith) said she would get so wrapped up in watching Dame Judi (Jean) act. That sometimes Moira would forget to reply, because she would be lost in the moment of Judi's acting that Moira would forget she was part of the scene. Something to that effect, I know it was a cumbersome way to explain it, trying to remember it from many years ago . It stuck with me at how good Dame Judi could act.
Hi Barry, glad I could help point you in the direction of the show. Miss having Peripheral around on the forums. Been awhile since hearing from him.
Yes. Dame Judi plays Jean so well that the character's tendencies get on some fans' nerves. I am in an "As Time Goes By" Facebook group. So many people LOVE the show but Jean's nosiness drives many crazy.
As for me, I love it. The characters are meant to have loveable flaws.
It's sad to think, if LOTSW was still going there's a fair chance she could have made an appearance. It did seem to attract the very best actors at the top of their game...Yes. Dame Judi plays Jean so well that the character's tendencies get on some fans' nerves. I am in an "As Time Goes By" Facebook group. So many people LOVE the show but Jean's nosiness drives many crazy.
RickAns
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We held a meeting long ago and volunteered you to collate a list. Did you not get the memo? We sent it to your AOL account. ;-)
Just teasing, friend. Here ya go. They are in order mentioned. I just copy & paste as I skimmed through the pages. I may have overlooked one here or there, but at least it is a start. We are up to 90+ shows so far by my count. If anyone knows how to easily alphabetize them or put in columns or make the list easier to search / read please feel free.
Dear Ladies
Oh Dr Beeching!
Clarence
In Loving Memory
Hallelujah
Selwyn Froggit
Bless Me Father
Dinnerladies
For the Love of Ada
Uncle Silas
Dinnerladies
Father Brown
Ever Decreasing Circles
You Rang MLord
Dear John
Early Doors
Hi-De-Hi
That's My Boy
Only When I Laugh
One Foot in the Grave
Nearest and Dearest
Open All Hours
Still Open All Hours
Grace and Favour
Me and my Girl
Rich tea and sympathy
Brush Strokes
I Didn't Know You Cared
The Other One
Keeping Up Appearances
Fresh Fields
French Fields
Terry and June
Father, Dear Father
The Magnificent Evans
Gnomes of Dulwich
Fawlty Towers
Clochmerle
Rising Damp
Waiting For God
Mind Your Language
Heartburn Hotel
Yes, Minister
Yes, Prime Minister
All Along the Watchtower
The Vicar of Dibley
Miranda
Man About the House
Bread
As Time Goes By
Are You Being Served?
Green Green Grass
Dear Ladies
Bloomers
Potter
Robin's Nest
Goodnight Sweetheart
Hold the Sunset
The Detectorists
Bless This House
Man About the House
Ever Decreasing Circles
Just Good Friends
To the Manor Born
All Creatures Great and Small
On the Up
The Good Life / The Goods
Are You Being Served, Again? / Grace & Favour
After Henry
Porridge
Going Straight
By the Sea
The Vital Spark
Heartbeat
Corner Gas
Allo, Allo
Thin Blue Line
First of the Summer Wine
Three up Two Down
Full House
The Upper Hand
Butterflies
Wyatt's Watchdogs
Frasier
Frasier Reboot
Cheers
Only Fools and Horses
You're Only Young Twice.
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Shelley
Sykes
Maggie & Her
Lucky Feller
The Worker
Steptoe and Son
The Rag Trade
On the Buses
Added:
The Gaffer
The Growing Pains of PC Penrose/Rosie.
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I did post a summary list on a separate thread somewhere
Not a problem at all Richard
Better to have 2 lists than none! here's my thread
Thanks Rick, clearly I've missed some very important ones, never seen the first 3, but have seen the last 3. Particularly enjoyed From May to December, I felt it has parallels with As Time Goes BySome more to add to the list.
Time After Time.
Kiss Me Kate.
L for Lester.
George and Mildred.
Waiting for God.
May to December.