RickAns
Dedicated Member
Over the past some weeks I have been introduced to some new to me shows off the youtube. Found a few gems. Ever searching for more.
Odd Man Out - John Inman acts pretty much just like he did in Are You Being Served? Josephine Tewson of Keeping Up Appearances and LotSW is in it as well. One of his co workers was a secretary to Mr Rumbold from AYBS? Enjoyed the show, nice and light hearted.
The Whackers - I liked it. Thinking Mrs Whacker could be almost every bit as ferocious when riled as Pearl from LotSW. Maybe they are distant cousins? Can see her supping tea with the ladies.
The Gaffer - Bill Maynard is pretty funny. First show I have come across with him in it. Enjoy how he is always trying to craft a deal with the workers or somebody. Almost like Mr Hacker vs Mr Humphries for Yes, (Prime) Minister. On second thought, after a few more episodes, I am close to thinking his machinations could give Mr. Humphries a run for his money. Surprised the secretary was from On the Buses as a Clippy. Knew she looked familiar but she is using a different accent. Like how she gives the Gaffer as much as he gives her. The coathanger as his car antenna is priceless. Been there done that, haha.
Silly side note, just adore the intro for Yorkshire Television. Reminds me of discovering and watching Rising Damp back in my early 20's. Simpler times and carefree days they were. Back when I really started branching out into British Tele beyond the staples of Benny Hill and Monty Python.
Oh No, it's Selwyn Froggit - Lynda Baron from (Still) / Open all Hours is in it. Roy Clarke wrote the pilot. Bill Maynard from the Gaffer is in it. Mrs Partridge from LotSW is in it. Liked it. Felt bad for him at times with how mean the others could be towards him. The pranksters at the bar are lucky he did not decide to thump them some at times for what they did. Doubt any of them could have gone toe to toe with him for any amount of time. Noticed he was missing part of his middle finger. Think I read he was in an accident between here and The Gaffer.
The Squirrels - Not watched any yet. Guy from Whackers is in it, as well as Patsy Rowlands from Hallelujah! with Thora Hird. Only found a trailer for it saying it is out on DVD. Found some for sale. From the guy who did Rising Damp and Only When I Laugh. Anyone watched this before? Thinking of buying them.
Up the Elephant and Round the Castle - Funny. Recognize a few people from it. Think I read the guy was a stand up comedian or something. The Dad was a hoot, great funny character. Can't think of where else I have seen him from. Reminds me a bit of like the dad in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Kiss Me Kate - Saw some time ago. Watched because the actress who played Kate was also Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly.
Bottle Boys - Saw one episode so far. Undecided yet.
Key on a string - I have seen this in several British comedies, don't recall seeing it in American comedies. Where someone has their door key on a string that can be pulled through the letterbox to open the door. Was this something you actually did, or just tv comedy? Meant to ask this some time ago and cannot remember if I did.
Odd Man Out - John Inman acts pretty much just like he did in Are You Being Served? Josephine Tewson of Keeping Up Appearances and LotSW is in it as well. One of his co workers was a secretary to Mr Rumbold from AYBS? Enjoyed the show, nice and light hearted.
The Whackers - I liked it. Thinking Mrs Whacker could be almost every bit as ferocious when riled as Pearl from LotSW. Maybe they are distant cousins? Can see her supping tea with the ladies.
The Gaffer - Bill Maynard is pretty funny. First show I have come across with him in it. Enjoy how he is always trying to craft a deal with the workers or somebody. Almost like Mr Hacker vs Mr Humphries for Yes, (Prime) Minister. On second thought, after a few more episodes, I am close to thinking his machinations could give Mr. Humphries a run for his money. Surprised the secretary was from On the Buses as a Clippy. Knew she looked familiar but she is using a different accent. Like how she gives the Gaffer as much as he gives her. The coathanger as his car antenna is priceless. Been there done that, haha.
Silly side note, just adore the intro for Yorkshire Television. Reminds me of discovering and watching Rising Damp back in my early 20's. Simpler times and carefree days they were. Back when I really started branching out into British Tele beyond the staples of Benny Hill and Monty Python.
Oh No, it's Selwyn Froggit - Lynda Baron from (Still) / Open all Hours is in it. Roy Clarke wrote the pilot. Bill Maynard from the Gaffer is in it. Mrs Partridge from LotSW is in it. Liked it. Felt bad for him at times with how mean the others could be towards him. The pranksters at the bar are lucky he did not decide to thump them some at times for what they did. Doubt any of them could have gone toe to toe with him for any amount of time. Noticed he was missing part of his middle finger. Think I read he was in an accident between here and The Gaffer.
The Squirrels - Not watched any yet. Guy from Whackers is in it, as well as Patsy Rowlands from Hallelujah! with Thora Hird. Only found a trailer for it saying it is out on DVD. Found some for sale. From the guy who did Rising Damp and Only When I Laugh. Anyone watched this before? Thinking of buying them.
Up the Elephant and Round the Castle - Funny. Recognize a few people from it. Think I read the guy was a stand up comedian or something. The Dad was a hoot, great funny character. Can't think of where else I have seen him from. Reminds me a bit of like the dad in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Kiss Me Kate - Saw some time ago. Watched because the actress who played Kate was also Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly.
Bottle Boys - Saw one episode so far. Undecided yet.
Key on a string - I have seen this in several British comedies, don't recall seeing it in American comedies. Where someone has their door key on a string that can be pulled through the letterbox to open the door. Was this something you actually did, or just tv comedy? Meant to ask this some time ago and cannot remember if I did.
Last edited: