Mammoth

I don't think many could capture the essence of the 1970's through the lens of a macho sexist PE teacher better than Mike Bubbins managed to achieve in this mini series. There were many genuine laugh out loud moments and some wonderful hillarious situations created by the writers. As someone who went to school in a Welsh comp in the 70's this was nostalgic and very funny. Bubbins seems a late bloomer and it is such a shame he wasn't recognised sooner because he has a rare and unique talent and is clearly a man who would have thrived had he been born several decades earlier. I hope this improves his profile and we see more of him in the future.

The premise for this show is simple. PE teacher Tony Mammoth is frozen in ice during a school ski trip in the 70's and gets brought back to life in the modern day. Mammoth returns to his job as a PE teacher but it's full of fish out of water moments as he tries to get used to the new way of things. Bubbins (who also wrote the script) is wonderfully understated as the titular star and delivers the punch lines with little fanfare but lots of laughs. The supporting cast is brilliant, but this is very much Bubbins show and plays it to perfection. Currently there's only 3 episodes but I'm sure this'll go on to be a hit and get commissioned with a 2nd series.

Came across this excellent comedy for the first time tonight & what a gem! In this world of political correctness & never offending anyone, it's an absolute breath of fresh air & the perfect antidote to the aforementioned PC. Super Strong cast, great script & tons of material to work with, I'm surprised their weren't more episodes. Reminiscent of Life on Mars & now, The Power of Parker, this had me laughing all the way through. Its refreshing to be able to laugh at this type of content-giving you permission to have a good giggle at stuff we can no longer dare mention or even think-we've become so boring & controlled in 2025 and its a very troubled world. Well Done all involved..it's a shame it didn't continue as with such good writers & actors, I could have seen a lot of potential with all the characters developing various storylines moving ahead. I give this a 9 as 10 is reserved for Fawlty Towers-another politically incorrect comedy that would never be commissioned now!

Mammoth stubbornly sticks to the values of the 70s and for that he must be applauded. Great comedy and fantastic references - Marathon bar anyone? Let's have some more.

Life on Mars? - pah!

I love the Unexplainers on BBC radio and the podcast so was chuffed to see Mike Bubbins in this and he's a PE teacher again :) Hopefully it will a get a series and we can see more of his story and more of his Capri!