Ok, I am a Canadian living in the States and I need a change from American tv, I have watched "Da Ali G show", Extra's , and the original Office. I enjoyed all of these shows immensely. I know there are many great British comedies to watch, however I heard that Black Adder and Red Dwarf are good shows to watch, so my question is which show should I start with? Or if you have any other suggestions, that would be wonderful. Thanks much appreciated.
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Blackadder is a classic but the first season was a bit dry so maybe start with season 2 if you find season 1 a bit underwhelming. Each season has the same actors but the characters are from different eras (following the ancestral bloodline of Blackadder), so each season can be watched in isolation and in any order. My particular favourite is season 4 (Blackadder Goes Forth) by a long way.
Other classic comedy shows worth giving a try:
Only Fools and Horses
Fawlty Towers
The Young Ones
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More recent shows that are very good:
Alan Partridge
Phoenix Nights (and the spin-off: Max & Paddy's Road To Nowhere)
Not Going Out
The Inbetweeners
Misfits
Ok, thanks, I did not know that you don't have to watch in order, so I may just start with season 2 as you suggested. I also just finished watching season one of the misfits which I really enjoyed, as well season one and two of Being human (British version- I refuse to watch the american version), which I am also enjoying. But thought I would watch one of the classics. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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The Brittas Empire
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Red Dwarf
Only Fools and Horses
Marilyn Monroe: I don't want to be rich. I just want to be wonderful.
Dad's Army (forgot this in my message to you, MSK)
Some Mothers Do 'ave 'em
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Rome. By all means, Rome.
ThANKS for the recommendations everyone. Someone mentioned the other day that a show called "Absolutely Fabulous" is very funny. I can also get the whole series on dvd from my public library, so wondering if this show is worthwhile getting? Thanks
shareI don't know "Absolutely Fabulous", but if you can get it from the public library you can always try it before you buy.
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You could take a look at this playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=3E9E455920698FE2
They are mini documentaries on a lot of our classic comedies (Not really new shows though). You could take a look and get an idea for what some of these shows are and what you may like.
The doc's themselves are very watchable anyway though don't know if they work well if you don't already know the show's.
My Youtube Channel (Rare films & TV) - http://www.youtube.com/user/ben29mc?feature=mhsn
Thanks burning-monk, will do...
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