RickAns
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Not long ago I ordered up this DVD set of series 1 & 2 and got it the other week. Found a great deal that was $12 including shipping. Figured no big loss if I did not like the show. I've finished watching the episodes and found them to be pretty funny. Stephen is on point with his Inspector Blake / Smiler personality.
After retiring from the Luxton Bus Depot, Cyril (Stephen) and his sister Dorothy (Pat Coombs) make the move to sunny Spain. A move that Dorothy was reluctant to do because she preferred going to Bognor instead. Unfortunately for them their 4th floor flat that he purchased has plumbing and electrical problems. The lift (elevator) works about as well there as the one in Are You Being Served at Grace Brothers! Also, the water is undrinkable and a hotel or something is being built that will block their view of the ocean. Poor Cyril things never seem to work out the way he would like.
I did recognize several guests on the show. I believe the guy who played Herr Flick's sidekick Von Smallhausen from 'Allo 'Allo was in a few spots as a maintenance man. One of the Clippies played a tourist who was kicked out of the place she was staying. Though in this case they did not know each other so she was not playing as a Clippy from On the Buses. Her boyfriend was non other than Onslo from Keeping up Appearances! He looked darn near the same but much younger, no beard and longer hair. Tempted to post a screenshot of him. Enjoyed how he used to ruffle Hyacinth's feathers in KuA. Plus a lady who was in a Fawlty Towers episode, I think the one with the wedding guests plays as one of Cyril's neighbors.
All in all I really liked the series. The only thing I did not really care for too much was how whiny and complaining Dorothy could get at times in wanting to have gone to Bognor. I understand she was upset at the situation at times but it really made me feel for Cyril if she was like this as they were growing up. Anyways, anyone else seen this show?
Rick
After retiring from the Luxton Bus Depot, Cyril (Stephen) and his sister Dorothy (Pat Coombs) make the move to sunny Spain. A move that Dorothy was reluctant to do because she preferred going to Bognor instead. Unfortunately for them their 4th floor flat that he purchased has plumbing and electrical problems. The lift (elevator) works about as well there as the one in Are You Being Served at Grace Brothers! Also, the water is undrinkable and a hotel or something is being built that will block their view of the ocean. Poor Cyril things never seem to work out the way he would like.
I did recognize several guests on the show. I believe the guy who played Herr Flick's sidekick Von Smallhausen from 'Allo 'Allo was in a few spots as a maintenance man. One of the Clippies played a tourist who was kicked out of the place she was staying. Though in this case they did not know each other so she was not playing as a Clippy from On the Buses. Her boyfriend was non other than Onslo from Keeping up Appearances! He looked darn near the same but much younger, no beard and longer hair. Tempted to post a screenshot of him. Enjoyed how he used to ruffle Hyacinth's feathers in KuA. Plus a lady who was in a Fawlty Towers episode, I think the one with the wedding guests plays as one of Cyril's neighbors.
All in all I really liked the series. The only thing I did not really care for too much was how whiny and complaining Dorothy could get at times in wanting to have gone to Bognor. I understand she was upset at the situation at times but it really made me feel for Cyril if she was like this as they were growing up. Anyways, anyone else seen this show?
Rick
