All About George

Heya! This is my first post! Yay! I really enjoyed the series, and it was written really well. Its nice to have a number of different stories to follow, without being really confused! And the characters are portrayed fabulously! The guy who plays Russel is a brilliant actor, and the way he has shown Russels struggle with his religion and sexuality are great! Also its nice to see Rik Mayall back, he is also a great actor, and has tackled Georges chaotic and sometimes upsetting life in a really good way. I just hope there is gonna be another series of this show, and that it is a good as the first! Also can't wait till Thursday's, as I wanna see how the series is ended, and how all the stories are ended! If you know, please tell me!

Goodness me, only two reviews for this awesome slice of British family life. Where's the justice?

Anyway, this six-part comedy drama is a well assembled 'feel good' story about several generations of the Kinsay family as seen through the eyes of good-natured and well-meaning George. (Rik Mayal.) The series opens and closes with a group family photo and what happens in-between both shots is a beautiful adventure of Britsh family life.

You know it's not to be taken too seriously when the local council election has Norman Stanley Fletcher as a candidate!

There's a lot of top-flight British acting talent on display, too. Francis Matthews plays an elderly love interest for the murdering granny. He was in the excellent Paul Temple (1970ish) and was the voice of Captain Scarlet. Nice extended cameos by Roy Hudd and David Mitchell. Lots of other recognizable names, to boot.

But what elevates this from just good to simply awesome is the beautiful and underplayed performance of Rik Mayal. Just a joy to watch.