City oz Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 On 09/02/2023 at 20:11, spudski said: Most sit coms these days are embarrassing, as they aren't funny, so he'll be in good company. I much prefer stand up. I find Joe Lycett hilarious. Eddie Izzard was fantastic live. Both very clever comedians. If I do watch any sitcom's it will be repeats of stuff from the past. Mrs Slocombes wet pussy still makes me giggle. Inbetweeners, Little Britain, Fast show... brilliantly written and highly amusing. I remember a few years back and we watched all the episodes of open all hours over a bank holiday weekend. British comedy back then with faulty towers and many others were the best and most enjoyable to watch and brings back so many memories. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 If he turned it into a migrant hotel I think it would be an interesting representation of modern Britain and would get people watching, might be a good idea to help his financial problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 If you want to watch it,watch it,if not then don't.Like anything people will already have made up their mind and will line up to knock it before they have even seen it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalRed Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 Can't see what all the drama is about . Fawlty Towers is undoubtedly one of the best comedy shows ever to be produced in this country and is still screened in this country and around the world. There is huge excitement in this show coming back. Like most returning shows, it might not work this time round and some would argue it has aged badly like most older comedies but I would much rather see a remake with John Cleese in it than without him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 21 hours ago, TomF said: But even that they sorta ruined - it should have ended when they were millionaires. The episodes after that were not required. Gervais/Merchant have always known when a show has reached its end - Office, Extras, Outlaws etc.. all perfect quotas I know I keep on about it but Father Ted. Three series and a Christmas special. No more was needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted February 14, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I know I keep on about it but Father Ted. Three series and a Christmas special. No more was needed. They didn’t have much choice after the star died. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 On 13/02/2023 at 13:41, LoyalRed said: There is huge excitement in this show coming back. Is there? Most people think it's going to ruin the show. Not many are excited for the return. What channel will it even be on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Now Blackadder without Blackadder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 35 minutes ago, Super said: Now Blackadder without Blackadder! A small sketch for Comic Relief, before anyone else gets excited (or angry, or any other emotions) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) Flowery tw ats, anyone? Edited February 16, 2023 by City Rocker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 15/02/2023 at 12:38, Selred said: A small sketch for Comic Relief, before anyone else gets excited (or angry, or any other emotions) I took from the newspaper quote that he will appear but they are not announcing it. I think the major issue with a Blackadder revival - even for one sketch - is the odds of Ben Elton or Richard Curtis remembering how to write comedy that is in any way funny are lower than the chances of Lee Johnson being the next manager of Real Madrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 16/02/2023 at 11:44, City Rocker said: Flowery tw ats, anyone? Farty Towels for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 It’s not really a Fawlty Towers revival, it’s a new John Cleese show and the only way he could get it funded was to say he would bring back Basil Fawlty. In reality he’s just playing himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) Agree with many others, leave well alone. Past excellent, I'm somewhat leftish and of an age that on paper (early 30s) should object to shows like this but excellent comedy is excellent comedy. It was excellent, just can't see the repeat being anything like. Laughing at Basil, the Major etc rather than with. Edited April 27, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 15, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Apologies for the publication linked, but there is a hint of what is going to happen https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/22366198/fawlty-towers-storyline-confirmed-sitcom-return/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 15/05/2023 at 21:23, phantom said: Apologies for the publication linked, but there is a hint of what is going to happen https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/22366198/fawlty-towers-storyline-confirmed-sitcom-return/ Just leave it, it'll tarnish it's legacy of greatness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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