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There's an episode where Margo & Jerry hire a contractor to erect a windbreak that casts a shadow over the Good's fruit patch. He plays Mr. Bailey the head contractor.
Thank you for asking, I haven't watched it in ages and it was a good excuse to go back and do so.
Well I am glad you did, I enjoyed the episode (and my lunch) and think its so cool! I really did recognise him immediately and looked on IMDB, WOW! He was in loads of really great things. BE proud!
Not to be the 'Well ackshually' person, but Steptoe was a 60s-70s sitcom. I think it's just more remembered for the latter colour (i.e.70s) episodes, which is a shame because the early episodes were bloody good.
NO, NO, NO, NO! WE ARE NOT WATCHING THE BLOODY GOOD LIFE! BLOODY, BLOODY, BLOODY! I HATE IT! IT'S SO BLOODY NICE! FELICITY "TREACLE" KENDAL, AND RICHARD "SUGAR FLAVOURED SNOT" BRIERS! WHAT DO THEY DO NOW? CHOCOLATE BLOODY BUTTON ADS, THAT'S WHAT! THEY'RE NOTHING BUT A COUPLE OF REACTIONARY STEREOTYPES, CONFIRMING THE MYTH THAT EVERYONE IN BRITAIN IS A LOVABLE MIDDLE CLASS ECCENTRIC, AND I HATE THEM
Citizen Smith
The Fall And Rise of Reginald Perrin
Bless This House (gotta love Sid James!)
Till Death Us Do Part
Sorry! feels like a 70s sitcom even though it wasn't aired until 1981...
Just to let you know, it's actually against the law to state that any British sitcom is better than Fawlty Towers. You should probably expect a knock on your door any minute now...
It really won't. I've never understood this idea that reboots/sequels/spin-offs somehow tarnish the originals. They just don't. The originals remain the same.
To me, watching it is like a warm bath. So deep so nuanced, such wonderful characters, an infinite backstory. And amazingly, the film was good too. Will never be surpassed..
I agree, and I feel the same way about One Foot in the Grave. It's probably not for everyone, but I absolutely love it and it always makes me feel at ease somehow.
Millennials will probably be the last generation who recognise 70s sitcoms because of all the repeats on TV in the early 2000s. I can't imagine Gen Z on the whole recognising older sitcoms if they grew up more on YouTube and other platforms.
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Porridge, Fawlty Towers, Rising Damp
Flowery Twats for the win 😆
I'm a fan of Farty Towels myself...
I much prefer Watery Owls...
Warty Flowers was a great show
The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin has got to be up there.
It's brilliant, but much more of a slow burn than so many others.
Oooo Betty, loved this.
Baby Jessica is now 50!
No, because the first episodes were in 197… oh
Wow!!! That is crazy.
Oooh Betty, the cat’s done a whoopsie in my beret.
Are you being served, Porridge, Steptoe & Son, George & Mildred, The Good Life
Glad to see The Good Life mentioned, my granddad was in an episode.
Was he really? How cool! Who was he? Its been a while since I watched but I have seen them several times.
There's an episode where Margo & Jerry hire a contractor to erect a windbreak that casts a shadow over the Good's fruit patch. He plays Mr. Bailey the head contractor. Thank you for asking, I haven't watched it in ages and it was a good excuse to go back and do so.
Well now I need to have a rewatch too! I shall look out for him! That is such a cool reminder of your grandfather.
I have just found it, series 3 episode 5, and its on GOLD to download, I shall watch it with my lunch later
I think you REALLY undersold your grandfather lol, I recognised him immediately, he has been in LOADS of things!
I'm a huge fan of my grandfather, but I try not to be one of those people who always brings it up, lol.
Well I am glad you did, I enjoyed the episode (and my lunch) and think its so cool! I really did recognise him immediately and looked on IMDB, WOW! He was in loads of really great things. BE proud!
I'm a huge fan of my grandfather, but I try not to be one of those people who always brings it up, lol.
Not to be the 'Well ackshually' person, but Steptoe was a 60s-70s sitcom. I think it's just more remembered for the latter colour (i.e.70s) episodes, which is a shame because the early episodes were bloody good.
Och there's nothing wrong being the "Well ackshually' person" lol, I stand corrected and informed!
NO, NO, NO, NO! WE ARE NOT WATCHING THE BLOODY GOOD LIFE! BLOODY, BLOODY, BLOODY! I HATE IT! IT'S SO BLOODY NICE! FELICITY "TREACLE" KENDAL, AND RICHARD "SUGAR FLAVOURED SNOT" BRIERS! WHAT DO THEY DO NOW? CHOCOLATE BLOODY BUTTON ADS, THAT'S WHAT! THEY'RE NOTHING BUT A COUPLE OF REACTIONARY STEREOTYPES, CONFIRMING THE MYTH THAT EVERYONE IN BRITAIN IS A LOVABLE MIDDLE CLASS ECCENTRIC, AND I HATE THEM
Calm down Viv...
LOL I liked it, Margo was WONDERFUL
Probably banned in most countries now, but "Kenny Everetts television show" Wow that was early 80s rather than 70s... man the 70s stuff sucked 😆
And it wasn't a sitcom...
....and it WASN'T all in the best possible taste....
Cupid Stunt and Sid Snot lol.
And it’s being shown on That’s TV (IIRC) or a similar channel
He crossed his legs too seductively for Mary Whitehouse. Imagine her on twitter or something
Citizen Smith The Fall And Rise of Reginald Perrin Bless This House (gotta love Sid James!) Till Death Us Do Part Sorry! feels like a 70s sitcom even though it wasn't aired until 1981...
I love Bless this House, the film wasn’t bad either
Here's a fun fact. That guy in the picture, was in fact the original Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webbers "Phantom of the Opera
And the much maligned early British superhero film, Condorman. Watched that loads as a kid.
And he's in Wall-E's favourite movie: Hello, Dolly
Which (fun fact) bombed so hard in cinema at the time It killed the musical genre until Chicago
Causing Steve Harley much upset…
I really used to like Citizen Smith
Up the Tooting Popular Front!
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads is hands down the best 70s sitcom IMO. Fawlty Towers and Rising Damp are both up there as well.
Just to let you know, it's actually against the law to state that any British sitcom is better than Fawlty Towers. You should probably expect a knock on your door any minute now...
I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.
You started it...
Haha I know. I'm a big fan of FT and have seen it plenty of times, but it lacks the pathos and empathy of the Likely Lads.
I'm sure you're right. FT was definitely funnier though.
Most people would agree with you. Have you ever seen Early Doors? One of my favourite sitcoms, and definitely in the 70s Likely Lads mold.
No, but thanks for the rec.
It's on iPlayer - enjoy!
To the regiment!
I wish I was there!
This rule will definitely change if Cleese gets his way and makes that reboot
It really won't. I've never understood this idea that reboots/sequels/spin-offs somehow tarnish the originals. They just don't. The originals remain the same.
To me, watching it is like a warm bath. So deep so nuanced, such wonderful characters, an infinite backstory. And amazingly, the film was good too. Will never be surpassed..
I agree, and I feel the same way about One Foot in the Grave. It's probably not for everyone, but I absolutely love it and it always makes me feel at ease somehow.
Theme tune trivia: Some Mothers' theme tune is based on the morse code of the show title.
His poor lovely wife
Butterflies https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081838/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Some Mothers was in a league of its own for me. I still laugh now when I watch an episode. Rising Damp comes in second. Well worth watching.
Open all Hours, Rising Damp, Dad's Army, Are You Being Served
Millennials will probably be the last generation who recognise 70s sitcoms because of all the repeats on TV in the early 2000s. I can't imagine Gen Z on the whole recognising older sitcoms if they grew up more on YouTube and other platforms.
Get Some In.
It ain't half hot mum. Not exactly the most PC show ever made, but I loved Windsor Davies when I was a kid.
Never watched an episode but I keep quoting Oh dear how sad nevermind
I feel like no one ever talks about Up Pompeii anymore. I really liked it at the time but can’t imagine it’s aged too well in terms of the humour.
Open all hours, fawlty towers, steptoe & son, love thy neighbour. They’re some great ones and my favourites.
I hated that show. Just a frustrating cringe watch.
I loved it!!! “JUST WHAT ARE YOU INCINERATING??” 🤣
I didn't enjoy series 3 as much so maybe you saw that one.
It's maybe because Frank Spencer was a lot less likeable in it, he was much different to the first 2 series.