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Game On!

Original title: Game-On
  • TV Series
  • 1995–1998
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.7K
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Game On! (1995)
Dark ComedySitcomComedy

The misadventures of three twenty-something flatmates, bound together by circumstance. Mandy is sexually active, Martin is sexually inactive, and their troubled landlord Matthew never leaves... Read allThe misadventures of three twenty-something flatmates, bound together by circumstance. Mandy is sexually active, Martin is sexually inactive, and their troubled landlord Matthew never leaves the flat.The misadventures of three twenty-something flatmates, bound together by circumstance. Mandy is sexually active, Martin is sexually inactive, and their troubled landlord Matthew never leaves the flat.

  • Stars
    • Matthew Cottle
    • Samantha Womack
    • Neil Stuke
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    2.7K
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    • Stars
      • Matthew Cottle
      • Samantha Womack
      • Neil Stuke
    • 34User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Matthew Cottle
    Matthew Cottle
    • Martin
    • 1995–1998
    Samantha Womack
    Samantha Womack
    • Mandy
    • 1995–1998
    Neil Stuke
    Neil Stuke
    • Matthew
    • 1996–1998
    Tracy Keating
    • Clare…
    • 1996–1998
    Ben Chaplin
    Ben Chaplin
    • Matthew
    • 1995
    Crispin Bonham-Carter
    Crispin Bonham-Carter
    • Archie
    • 1998
    Mark Powley
    Mark Powley
    • Jason
    • 1996
    Oliver Haden
    • Marco
    • 1996
    Kate McKenzie
    • Renate
    • 1995
    Shebah Ronay
    • Hairdresser…
    • 1995
    Mal Barter
    • Shane
    • 1998
    Alastair Mackenzie
    Alastair Mackenzie
    • Chris
    • 1995
    David Harewood
    David Harewood
    • Paul Johnson
    • 1995
    Zawe Ashton
    Zawe Ashton
    • Little Girl
    • 1995
    Mark Aiken
    Mark Aiken
    • Male Assistant
    • 1995
    Ian Embleton
    • Sean
    • 1995
    Alan Cowan
    • James
    • 1995
    Matthew Marsh
    Matthew Marsh
    • Brian Kennedy
    • 1996
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    8UtopianUK

    It's still worth watching.

    I bought the box set recently, and was happy to realise that the show is still really funny. Matthew Cottle is hilarious as Martin, the subservient saddo, who has a funny fascination with women. Samantha Janus/Womack is perfectly cast, as she is very sexy and beautiful, so she drives the guys crazy with lust. Her character(Mandy) also has issues and quirks, so she's also fun to watch. Then you have the character Matt, played in the first series by Ben Chaplin, and in the second and third.. by Neil Stuke. Ben Chaplin did a great job, and I thought he was better in some ways than Stuke, simply because you could believe he used to be a girl magnet, because he's good looking and pretty cool, whereas Stuke doesn't look like the kind of guy who'd have women swooning over him.

    Chaplin's character was more serious, but I'd say more believable and in some ways funnier. Stuke plays Matt as more madcap and much dimmer, and he definitely doesn't have the authoritative air that Chaplin gave the character. Stuke still did a great job, and changed the Matt character a lot, but I can forget about Chaplin, and just enjoy what Stuke delivers.

    Overall, the series is a true '90s gem, that is still worth owning and enjoying.
    rikkimima

    How can you not adore this?????

    Being a real lover of good comedy series like Blackadder, Fawlty Towers, a.s.o. I must say that none of those has ever made me laugh as much as this one did/does.

    First of all let me say that I have never seen the first series (with Ben Chaplin) so I can't judge if this is better or worse. But what I do know is that if you can't laugh with the humour on 'Game On' you should really wonder if you have any sense of humour at all...

    Neil "Double-hard Bastard" Stuke (Matt Malone) and Matthew "Ginger tosser" Cottle (Martin Henson) couldn't have been better cast for their parts. They are the absolute stars of the show. Samantha Janus is a little disappointing, compared to them, but good enough. She doesn't ruin it, but it is obvious why she doesn't get bigger and better roles...

    To be brief: the stories are original (homosexuality, marriage, friendship), the dialogues are hilarious, the acting is good,... and in the end you get a GREAT comedy, believe me.

    I give it a 9 out of 10.

    PS: If you disagree with my opinion feel free to let me know...
    spaffdaddy

    genius

    2nd best comedy ever(behind father ted). All series brilliant and i have to say that ben chaplin suited the role better but neil stuke is equally as funny. For a comedy its 90% script to 10% acting ability. If the script is good enough anyone can pull it off. Try and watch the final episode of the first series because its just one of the funniest things ever!
    kellymelmankellyandmatt

    bring this back!

    I think this is a forgotten gem. I rewatched it recently and forgot how funny it is, not to mention so many great cameos. Launched so many careers. The characters are perfectly written and perfectly cast. I first thought it should have carried on for more series' but actually it would have become boring and repetitive. The fact that they recast Matt didn't seem to have any detriment whatsoever. Both are equally funny in their own way. The whole show hasn't aged at all and the jokes and situations are all relevant nowadays. Soon, I'm sure someone will remake it which would be great but for the time being I love it. If you haven't seen it I would strongly suggest you check it out.
    grant1969

    Hysterical!!

    One of the best British comedies ever. I can't agree that Ben Chaplin was the only good Matthew, in fact I rather liked Neil Stuke as his "double-hard bastard" routine was even funnier than it was with Chaplin who looks like he could actually be hard if he tried. I can hardly wait for seasons 2 and 3 to come out on DVD. Does anyone know when they are supposed to be released? I'd be very grateful for any information.

    If you tell him I will spank you, I will spank you like a bad, bad donkey, OK?

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    • Trivia
      Ben Chaplin quit the show unexpectedly after one season when he was offered a Hollywood film role on the back of his performance in the series.
    • Goofs
      In the first series the number on the flat door was "7", but in the second and third series it is the same flat but has number "54" on the door.
    • Connections
      Referenced in That's Showbusiness: Episode #8.11 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Where I Find My Heaven
      Written by Paul Brouwer, Dave Gibbs, Steve Hurley, and Phil Hurley

      Performed by Gigolo Aunts

      [series theme tune]

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1995 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Game-On
    • Production company
      • Hat Trick Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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