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For more John Thaw and Dennis Waterman, check out "The Sweeney". After watching it you'll realize it was most likely the inspiration for "Life on Mars" Speaking of LOM and ATA, Philip Glenister is outstanding as DCI Gene Hunt and the reason the shows works.
"You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment" I could never get into the US version after watching Ian Richardson's original.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Blackmore, Truth: The New Hate Speech | |||
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I wouldn't call it "slapstick" given that Wodehouse was really very cleverly examining the actual nature of England's social structure during the post Edwardian period.... Look at the title of the stories: Jeeves (the so called servant.. I mean "Gentleman's Gentleman") and Wooster.... But if I go too far down that road I start to sound like someone who should have a lot less intelligence and a lot more money (and tenure)... So instead I simply say (as someone who has managed to collect as best I can tell an example of every single P G Wodehouse written work, I still cannot read a Jeeves and Wooster novel or story without picturing Fry and Laurie as the characters. Other notable series not already mentioned: A bit of Fry and Laurie (see above, it's more and varied and even better) Only Fools and Horses (This time next year we'll all be millionaires!) The Piglet Files. Bill R Unrepentant Anglophile | |||
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How could I forget "Between the Lines". I bought it from Amazon UK. A multi region DVD player is a must for fans of Brit shows. PBS often edits the versions they show and then sells the shortened shows on their DVDs. For all the original content, buy directly from the UK if possible. Truth: The New Hate Speech | |||
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I found her picture on Google Images, right-clicked, then left-clicked "Copy Image," pasted the text into "Image URL." (Thank you for giving me an excuse to Google Diana Rigg again! ) -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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I had a huge crush on Diana Rigg and I wanted to be just like John Steed when I grew up The Brits had a lot of good TV. I addition to the Avengers, my favs are Top Gear (C,M,H cast), New Tricks, Monthy Python and an obscure comedy from the 70's called Doctor in the House | |||
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Diana Rigg/Emma Peel left a lasting impression on me....shoots guns and martial arts......she still remains my ideal woman. I actually liked John Steed better than James Bond. The Avengers Monty Python Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Britt) Fawlty Towers Sherlock I, Claudius Morse Prime Suspect (Helen Mirren) Wire In The Blood (Robson Green as Dr. Tony Hill. Really great series if you haven't seen it) Foyle's War Case Histories (Jason Issacs as Jackson Brodie) Top Gear (Clarkson, Hammond, and May) Doctor Who (starting with Tom Baker) There are actually a bunch of newer Brit mystery shows on Netflix and Amazon that I enjoy.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jsbcody, | |||
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I enjoyed those plus "Peaky Blinders" and "Ripper Street". Actually most any British police show. Too many to list. I was sorry to see "Inspector George Gently" end. P220 P239 (.40) SP2340 (.40) | |||
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Thought of three others Open All Hours Mini-series Worricker Michael Palin's travel seriesThis message has been edited. Last edited by: BillF, | |||
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Doctor who throughout the run. Although my childhood Who was Tom Baker. I really liked Christopher Eccleston too. Also Faulty Towers. What a hilarious show. "Guns are tools. The only weapon ever created was man." | |||
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Does anyone remember Saphire & Steele, which stared David McCallum and Juanna Lumley? It's a bit hard to describe, but sort of a mashup of Doctor Who, the X Files, and the Avengers. I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm. | |||
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I remember seeing several episodes of this on PBS back in the day, like 30-40 yrs ago, https://chandlersfirearms.com/chesterfield-armament/ | |||
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The Saint, Benny Hill and Monty Python. Add: Shelly and Mrs. Brown's Boys. -.-. --.- -.-. --.- -.-. --.- -.-. --.- It only stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there's service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to be the master. Ayn Rand "He gains votes ever and anew by taking money from everybody and giving it to a few, while explaining that every penny was extracted from the few to be giving to the many." Ogden Nash from his poem - The Politician | |||
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Does anyone remember The Protectors? Ran in syndication for two seasons in the early '70s. Starred Robert Vaughn of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. fame, with a somewhat similar story-line. Had a pretty cool theme song, not as good as Secret Agent Man, but not bad... | |||
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he was also good in a more modern series Hu$tle good show https://chandlersfirearms.com/chesterfield-armament/ | |||
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I watched Dempsey and Makepeace in the 80's. | |||
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Red Riding trilogy Red Riding 1974 (2009) Red Riding 1980 (2009) Red Riding 1983 (2009) | |||
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Just finished Paranoid on Netflix which was good and just started Hinterland which so far is pretty good too. I really like Shetland and Broadchurch! | |||
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I liked Death in Paradise (it's on Netflix). Mainly for the island scenery. | |||
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Mr Bean, Top Gear and An Idiot Abroad. | |||
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Too many to choose from. If I had to narrow it down: Blackadder Goes Forth Fawlty Towers Monty Python Sherlock ________________________ "Television is called a medium because nothing on it is well done." -- Fred Allen | |||
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