Perhaps the most underrated sitcom of all.
Ken runs The Grapes, a failing Manchester pub, frequented by a handful of loveable locals. A pub where more goes on than meets the eye, probably.
This has to be the most underrated and forgotten 'MASTERPIECE' that has ever come out of the BBC. Writers Craig Cash and Phil Mealey created something absolutely wonderful with this one.
Why on Earth did this not get more coverage and no further series? Criminal: so funny, beautifully written and meaningful events, the characters were all thoroughly believable and lovable!
I was lucky enough to see the live stage show, none of the magic has gone, this show is begging to be brought back to our screens, comedy is pretty much dead, this could bring it back to life!
Jean and Winnie's dialogues are just the funniest thing I have ever seen; incredible! But the line of Eddie and Tommy speaking about Joan's driving test - what sign would you expect to see on a narrow country lane? The answer: 'fresh farm eggs for sale.' Absolute genius!
I can see the same fate happening to the current series 'The Visit,' which is very similar and again wonderfully fantastic. Why aren't these on BBC in prime spots instead of rubbish like 'After You've Gone' and 'Green Green Grass'? Please, someone read this and take note.
To the regiment! I wish I was there; a real gem of comedy with a hint of heartwarming drama running through it as well.
10/10.
This has to be the most underrated and forgotten 'MASTERPIECE' that has ever come out of the BBC. Writers Craig Cash and Phil Mealey created something absolutely wonderful with this one.
Why on Earth did this not get more coverage and no further series? Criminal: so funny, beautifully written and meaningful events, the characters were all thoroughly believable and lovable!
I was lucky enough to see the live stage show, none of the magic has gone, this show is begging to be brought back to our screens, comedy is pretty much dead, this could bring it back to life!
Jean and Winnie's dialogues are just the funniest thing I have ever seen; incredible! But the line of Eddie and Tommy speaking about Joan's driving test - what sign would you expect to see on a narrow country lane? The answer: 'fresh farm eggs for sale.' Absolute genius!
I can see the same fate happening to the current series 'The Visit,' which is very similar and again wonderfully fantastic. Why aren't these on BBC in prime spots instead of rubbish like 'After You've Gone' and 'Green Green Grass'? Please, someone read this and take note.
To the regiment! I wish I was there; a real gem of comedy with a hint of heartwarming drama running through it as well.
10/10.
- Sleepin_Dragon
- 2 août 2008