RickAns
Dedicated Member
Great minds think alike, Barry! I feel May to December is like a pleasant blend of As Time Goes By and Fresh Fields. Was tempted to say so last night but was getting late and kept things short
Time after Time - I really liked. Similar theme to Going Straight but seems to 'work better' - no offense intended to Ronny B. Brian Conley - (Boothroyd) from Enter the Finger (LotSW) is the main character. His probation officer is Samantha Beckinsdale. Sometimes through her mannerisms or facial expressions it is easy to see the family resemblance of her father Richard Beckinsdale shine through. Kate Williams from Love Thy Neighbor is great as his mom who still wants him to stay on the shady side of the law.
Kiss Me Kate is nice, the main character is Caroline Quentin who played Dorothy from Men Behaving Badly. She is a counsellor who has to manage dealing with the everyday lives of her clients and fellow workers. Not on par with a show like Porridge but still watchable. A bit similar to Miranda maybe but minus the slapstick comedy side.
L for Lester - stars Brian Murphy of George & Mildred and Alvin Smedley (LotSW) as a small town driving instructor, Believe it was our Captain Clutterbuck that turned me on to this show. He has some challenging students learning to drive. Like the Kate show it is not on par with Porridge but still watchable - similar to Wyatt's Watchdogs for Foggy or Don't Drink the Water for Smiler. If you like the main actor then probably would enjoy watching the show just for them.
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On a side note I just started watching Bloomers. Whenever I see David Swift I cannot help but think of his character from Rising Damp. I did not realize that this was the show that sadly Richard Beckinsdale had his heart attack. Tragically, so young at 31. RIP
Time after Time - I really liked. Similar theme to Going Straight but seems to 'work better' - no offense intended to Ronny B. Brian Conley - (Boothroyd) from Enter the Finger (LotSW) is the main character. His probation officer is Samantha Beckinsdale. Sometimes through her mannerisms or facial expressions it is easy to see the family resemblance of her father Richard Beckinsdale shine through. Kate Williams from Love Thy Neighbor is great as his mom who still wants him to stay on the shady side of the law.
Kiss Me Kate is nice, the main character is Caroline Quentin who played Dorothy from Men Behaving Badly. She is a counsellor who has to manage dealing with the everyday lives of her clients and fellow workers. Not on par with a show like Porridge but still watchable. A bit similar to Miranda maybe but minus the slapstick comedy side.
L for Lester - stars Brian Murphy of George & Mildred and Alvin Smedley (LotSW) as a small town driving instructor, Believe it was our Captain Clutterbuck that turned me on to this show. He has some challenging students learning to drive. Like the Kate show it is not on par with Porridge but still watchable - similar to Wyatt's Watchdogs for Foggy or Don't Drink the Water for Smiler. If you like the main actor then probably would enjoy watching the show just for them.
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On a side note I just started watching Bloomers. Whenever I see David Swift I cannot help but think of his character from Rising Damp. I did not realize that this was the show that sadly Richard Beckinsdale had his heart attack. Tragically, so young at 31. RIP
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