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Profanity posted:Watch I'm Alan Partridge immediately... or perhaps Knowing Me Knowing You first, since you might not know what on earth is going on. Drop The Walshes. Watch The Thick Of It if you haven't already. I stand by 100% that you dot need to watch KMKY to watch I'm. I always reccomend people watch I'm first, then KMKY
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Jehde posted:
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The Big Taff Man posted:I stand by 100% that you dot need to watch KMKY to watch I'm. I always reccomend people watch I'm first, then KMKY Yeah fair enough, I suppose all you need to know is that he's a disasterous ex-TV/current-Radio host. On a side note, way behind the curve here but I have been listening to the AP audiobook and it is loving hilarious, surprise surprise.
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I listen to I Partridge every few months, it's so much better than just reading it. Is the KMKY radio series worth listening to? I've always assumed that it's just the TV series, but without pictures. Is there a significant difference?
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Dec 2, 2014 01:47
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The Big Taff Man posted:I stand by 100% that you dot need to watch KMKY to watch I'm. I always reccomend people watch I'm first, then KMKY Agree, and there seems to be a certain level of disconnect anyway, like how it's never mentioned in I'm how Alan killed a man with a gun. KMKY was just a bad chat show when referenced in I'm.
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Dec 2, 2014 01:50
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"Knowing Me Knowing Yule" the Christmas special is well worth a watch too.
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Yeah sorry, I thought about listing what I've watched but I lost track and figured I'd miss one which would then be recommended or something.  I've already watched Black Books, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, Big Train, Father Ted, Extras, Hardware, Limmy's Show, Look Around You, Mighty Boosh, Monty Python, Red Dwarf, Reeves and Mortimer, Snuff Box, Spaced, The IT Crowd, and The Office... I think that's everything. The Big Taff Man posted:Wow. *scribbles in notepad furiously* SeanBeansShako posted:Even in Snuffbox?  I thought he was passable in IT Crowd, but still thought Denholm was a much better Reynholm.So is it okay to skip Darkplace given the two caveats? Is it funny because of them or despite them? Otherwise it sounds like I'm Alan Partridge is going to the top of my to watch list, and a couple other suggestions added to it. Jehde fucked around with this message at 04:43 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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Dec 2, 2014 03:20
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Don't skip Darkplace, Matt Berry really doesn't do much. Aside from the hilarious music video and maybe having an entire episode dedicated to his character trying to seduce a woman turning into a veggie. Seriously, watch Darkplace. Get the DVD. Watch it again with the hilairous in character commentary. Blood. Blood? Blood. And Bits of sick. SeanBeansShako fucked around with this message at 04:33 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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Dec 2, 2014 04:29
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The Big Taff Man posted:My Hero. That's cruel.
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Mickolution posted:That's cruel. It's seriously even worse than My Family.
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Dec 2, 2014 05:42
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Don't forget Ideal a slightly surreal comedy with Johnny Vegas about a small time weed dealer (about the best thing BBC3 has done in my opinion)
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Catzilla posted:Don't forget Ideal a slightly surreal comedy with Johnny Vegas about a small time weed dealer (about the best thing BBC3 has done in my opinion) Monkey Dust would like a word with you.
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Dec 2, 2014 09:43
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Forget everything else on your list and watch 15 Storeys High now.
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Dec 2, 2014 09:57
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Darkplace is largely ludicrous and Matt Berry compliments it even if you don't normally like him. I think the first episode is on 4oD, which is a shame because it hasn't got Stephen Merchant ranting about his flippin' chicken. A lot of people who like the sort of stuff you do said they liked Green Wing. I personally didn't get on with it but will admit I'm massively in the minority about that. Friday Night Dinner started off pretty good, as long as you don't binge watch it. You've seen Spaced and Look Around You, fair enough. Bobby Deluxe fucked around with this message at 10:18 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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Dec 2, 2014 10:15
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NaDy posted:Monkey Dust would like a word with you. Uncle as well.
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Everything Alan Partridge related is worth watching or listening , even the Sky specials. And its worth reading the book as well, if only for the foreword (which is a lukewarm reference from his boss) and the soundtrack he wants. And yeah, I don't understand the love for Nathan Barley either. It's a very cynical and aggressive satire that nails its subjects, but it's only got a few good gags in it. The cast is brilliant though.
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Dec 2, 2014 11:05
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The Big Taff Man posted:2point4 children. My Hero. You monster BBC3 also did The Smoking Room and Mongrels, both of which are good.
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Gorn Myson posted:Everything Alan Partridge related is worth watching or listening , even the Sky specials. And its worth reading the book as well, if only for the foreword (which is a lukewarm reference from his boss) and the soundtrack he wants. Better yet, get the audio book. It's read by Coogan in character as Partridge. And it's fantastic.
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Dec 2, 2014 13:22
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Profanity posted:Yeah fair enough, I suppose all you need to know is that he's a disasterous ex-TV/current-Radio host. On a side note, way behind the curve here but I have been listening to the AP audiobook and it is loving hilarious, surprise surprise. imo you need to read the book and listen to the audiobook. The book has some bits that the audio doesnt, but the audio also has alans tones as he reads which add something.
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Republican Vampire posted:It's seriously even worse than My Family. That was the one I was trying to remember and couldnt, so I chucked in 2point4.
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Jehde posted:Any recommendations for what to watch next? My itch isn't completely satisfied yet apparently. Any on my to watch list that aren't worth it? Jam and Monkey Dust.
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Catzilla posted:Don't forget Ideal a slightly surreal comedy with Johnny Vegas about a small time weed dealer (about the best thing BBC3 has done in my opinion) Ideal is pretty loving awesome yeah. Also, put Monkey Dust and 15 Stories High on that list. Watching The Young Ones/Bottom is kind of depressing still  .
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Everyone's forgot to mention "2 pints of lager..." the only funny thing to happen in Britain since Del-Boy fell through the bar. made ya look
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WeAreTheRomans posted:Everyone's forgot to mention "2 pints of lager..." the only funny thing to happen in Britain since Del-Boy fell through the bar. But were faces made, Stew? SeanBeansShako posted:Watching The Young Ones/Bottom is kind of depressing still But also still loving hilarious. I'm still reduced to tears of laughter by the episode with the gas man.
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Dec 2, 2014 16:08
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Bring back The List
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Dicky B posted:Bring back The List it's still in the OP. Hooray for The List.
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:notrollstamp: In my very humble opinion The Vicar of Dibley is very under rated. Plus you can bet that Dawn French is filth in bed. Give me half an hour with Dawn over a full night with Fearne Cotton, phwoar.
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The Big Taff Man posted::notrollstamp: I refuse to accept that really morbidly obese birds are somehow gonna be really energetic in bed, when they can't be arsed with physical activity at any other point in their lives.
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Dec 2, 2014 19:31
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The Big Taff Man posted:Plus you can bet that Dawn French is filth in bed. If by "filth" you mean the sheets have food stains on them, I would agree.
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Jehde posted:Brass Eye - I loved the sort of satire in this, reminded me of Look Around You, one of my favourites. It was good, but too short and could be inconsistent at times. If you enjoyed this, you could do worse than The Day Today, an earlier Chris Morris show which satirises broadcast news as Brass Eye does current affairs programming. To not exclusively post about Chris Morris twice in a row, I'll throw a recommendation in I don't see often enough in this thread: the one man Rob Brydon vehicle Marion and Geoff. It's kinda closer to Peep Show than anything else in your list but it's kinda equal parts comedy and drama, so it's not always applicable.
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Geokinesis posted:Jam and Monkey Dust. +1 to this, I haven't seen Monkey Dust in years, I really should watch that through again.
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SeanBeansShako posted:Watching The Young Ones/Bottom is kind of depressing still Indeed. On that note, Man Down is worth a look just for Rik getting to do completely mental poo poo. I always liked Filthy Rich & Catflap too, it's only 6 episodes and is essentially a precursor to Bottom with different roles, and Nigel Planer too as a bonus.
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Filthy Rich & Catflap is sadly more dated to the mid eighties like Bottom is with the early nineties. Still, if you can handle it and loved Rik, Adrian and Nigel working together go for it. Also, the last ten minutes of the latest episode of Toast Of London you never guess who shows.
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Republican Vampire posted:It's seriously even worse than My Family. 4oD has a crapload of series in their entirety, as well as the first two series of the comic strip, just to keep Mayallchat going. Bobby Deluxe fucked around with this message at 21:27 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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fawlty towers is the best comedy series this country ever produced, that's a fact. watch toast of london, and how has nobody mentioned My Hero yet
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Profanity posted:Indeed. On that note, Man Down is worth a look just for Rik getting to do completely mental poo poo. Man Down is basically just Greg Davies' standup, set to a narrative, with Rik playing his dad. It's fantastic and a total hidden gem. Surprised no-one's mentioned The Inbetweeners yet. The movies might have dragged the arse out of it, but the original three series are still absolute gold. For the uninitiated, think "Peep Show but with teenagers" and you're not far off. Gyro Zeppeli fucked around with this message at 22:20 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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Nettle Soup posted:+1 to this, I haven't seen Monkey Dust in years, I really should watch that through again. You'd have a job, I think series one was around on YouTube but the Beeb are never putting out a dvd
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Hijo Del Helmsley posted:Surprised no-one's mentioned The Inbetweeners yet. The movies might have dragged the arse out of it, but the original three series are still absolute gold. For the uninitiated, think "Peep Show but with teenagers" and you're not far off. Along the same lines I also think Fresh Meat is great but I know it's not an undisputed thread favourite. Series 2&3 are a dramatic improvement on 1 if memory serves.
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SeanBeansShako posted:Also, the last ten minutes of the latest episode of Toast Of London you never guess who shows. eeeeeeeeee I realised who it was going to be just before he walked in and got very unreasonably excited. (I assume that was the point.) Jonnty fucked around with this message at 23:56 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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Bobby Deluxe posted:I don't know if I was just really young but the first series wasn't actually so bad. Or maybe I just like Robert Lindsay after Jake's Progress. I don't get why Robert Lindsay doesn't get more work and stuck with that turd of a show for that long. He was loving fantastic as Tony Blair. Link for terrible futurology. chippocrates fucked around with this message at 23:55 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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