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My Favourite Tv To Dvd Comedy Series
Black Books Complete Box SetBlack Books Complete Box Set by Black Books
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Black Comedy. Satirical social-commentary. The viewer will either identify with, or mock, the hapless characters.
The Book Group: Series 1 [2002]The Book Group: Series 1 [2002]
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Set in Glasgow. Witty drama, with gloomy undertone.
The Book Group - Series 2The Book Group - Series 2
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New characters alter the mood of the series. Becomes less light and more thought-provoking.
Green Wing - Series 1 & 2 (4 Disc Box Set) [2006]Green Wing - Series 1 & 2 (4 Disc Box Set) [2006] by Green Wing
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Silly. Fun, in the style of ‘Smack The Pony’. Works primarily on the central characters embarrassment.
The IT Crowd - Series 1 [2006]The IT Crowd - Series 1 [2006]
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Like Black Books, but with a female lead.
Peep Show - Series 1 [2003]Peep Show - Series 1 [2003]
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Stream of consciousness, from Mr. ‘Nice but socially inept’, and his friend, the borderline-sociopath.
Father Ted : Complete Box Set [1995]Father Ted : Complete Box Set [1995]
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Still a favourite. Harmless and loved by almost everyone.
Mr Bean Vol.2Mr Bean Vol.2
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Physical humour. An odd and sometimes malevolent character: acts on basic urges regardless, of societal norms.
Rab C. Nesbitt - Series 1 And Series 2Rab C. Nesbitt - Series 1 And Series 2
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Mixes physical humour with social and political problems. Not always laugh-out-loud-funny, but enjoyable all the same. Slightly dated, but strong characters prevail.
Gormenghast [2000]Gormenghast [2000]
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Odd casting, creative costumes, fantasy-atmosphere and pantomime delivery. Fairytale for adults.
Sugar Rush Series 1 And 2 [2005]Sugar Rush Series 1 And 2 [2005]
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Teen angst vs. weird family. Inspires empathy, regardless of age or sexual orientation. Popular soundtrack.
Sooty - The Original Sooty Show - Wet And Wild Water Fun! [2001]Sooty - The Original Sooty Show - Wet And Wild Water Fun! [2001]
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This still makes me laugh out loud. Physical humour: the puppet’s unsophisticated-mannerisms played off against Mathew Corbett’s responsible demeanor.