Arkie Bennett Posted 11 January 2017 Posted 11 January 2017 The Thick Of It Toast Friday Night Dinner The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin (the original version) Citizen Smith Sorry! Father Ted Blue Heaven The New Statesman Shane
Raw Dykes Posted 11 January 2017 Posted 11 January 2017 1. The Office (original, obviously) 2. I'm Alan Partridge 3. The Young Ones 4. Peep Show 5. The Thick Of It 6. Seinfeld 7. Fawlty Towers 8. Curb Your Enthusiasm 9. 15 Storeys High 10. Catterick
Simi Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 The Office (UK) I'm Alan Partridge Only Fools & Horses Veep Phoenix Nights Fawlty Towers The Office (US) Modern Family Brooklyn 99 Max & Paddy
foxfanazer Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 Can I just ask why some people prefer the US version of the office to the original UK? I've only seen the first one of the American series and thought they pretty much copied the original word for word. Much prefer Brent and the characters in the UK version
lgfualol Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 50 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: Can I just ask why some people prefer the US version of the office to the original UK? I've only seen the first one of the American series and thought they pretty much copied the original word for word. Much prefer Brent and the characters in the UK version I quite like the UK office but prefer the US version and the characters. Michael Scott and Dwight are amongst my favourites. It did go a bit shite after Steve Carrell left though.
Simi Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 20 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: Can I just ask why some people prefer the US version of the office to the original UK? I've only seen the first one of the American series and thought they pretty much copied the original word for word. Much prefer Brent and the characters in the UK version You need to carry on watching really. The first series was always going to be very similar to establish the characters etc. But from the end of series 2 to about the end of series 6 it is absolutely brilliant. Once they go their own way with it, it improved a lot. Doesn't touch the UK one for me, but by the time the US series ended they were totally different.
foxfanazer Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 14 minutes ago, Simi said: You need to carry on watching really. The first series was always going to be very similar to establish the characters etc. But from the end of series 2 to about the end of series 6 it is absolutely brilliant. Once they go their own way with it, it improved a lot. Doesn't touch the UK one for me, but by the time the US series ended they were totally different. Ah I might give it a proper go then. What makes the UK so brilliant for me is the cringability of it. Can't imagine Americans doing that so well.
lgfualol Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 10 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: Ah I might give it a proper go then. What makes the UK so brilliant for me is the cringability of it. Can't imagine Americans doing that so well. Wait until you watch "Scott's Tots", it is so bad for cringe I can't even re-watch it. Brits are the masters at making you cringe, but the US office makes me cringe a lot too.
foxy boxing Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 1. Blackadder 2. only fools and horses 3 Red dwarf (paricularly the first six series) 4. the Inbetweeners 5 scrubs 6 freinds 7 the big bang theory 8 father ted 9 the IT crowd 10 peep show
chrishlcfc Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 1. Only Fools and Horses 2. Inbetweeners 3. The Simpsons 4. Benidorm 5. Peep Show 6. Friends 7. Phoenix Knights 8. Bottom 9. Vicar Of Dibley 10. Gavin and Stacey
Raw Dykes Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 1 hour ago, foxfanazer said: Can I just ask why some people prefer the US version of the office to the original UK? I've only seen the first one of the American series and thought they pretty much copied the original word for word. Much prefer Brent and the characters in the UK version The very first episode of the US version was a direct copy of the first episode of the original version. I think that's the only episode that is a copy. I quite like the US version, but you have to treat it as its own thing. As you might expect, it lacks the subtlety of the original, and the fact it is way too far-fetched to be mistaken for a documentary like the original was is a bit off-putting for me. I think the original is a masterpiece of a sitcom. The US remake is alright. It does have laughs.
Mike Oxlong Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 One not mentioned that would be in my top 10 is The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin.
Arkie Bennett Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 7 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: One not mentioned that would be in my top 10 is The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin. It was in my list...it's Fall and Rise though.
Izzy Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 7 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: One not mentioned that would be in my top 10 is The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin. The vast majority of the posters on here probably weren't even born when that was on tbf. Showing your age there mate!
Mike Oxlong Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 18 minutes ago, Arkie Bennett said: It was in my list...it's Fall and Rise though. So it was. Missed that and got the title wrong See Toast in your list. Can't decide if I think it's brilliant or crass.
Mike Oxlong Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 5 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: The vast majority of the posters on here probably weren't even born when that was on tbf. Showing your age there mate! Ouch ! Outed
TJB-fox Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 The US office is absolutely brilliant once you get past the first series or so. 1. both of the Offices 2. Only FaH 3. The inbetweeners 4. Misfits isn't too bad Anyone who lists Mrs Browns boys needs shooting.
separator Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 Having checked at some of these 80's sitcoms on YouTube, i'm now being inundated with recommended videos for shows like The Gaffer, Home James, Girls On Top, Brush Strokes, and Bottle Boys (don't remember than one). Certainly were a lot of shit sitcoms back in the day.
Countryfox Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 Me and Mrs CF recently watched the complete series of Watching .... Gentle romantic comedy at its best. (Sad fookers or what !) ...
Izzy Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 2 minutes ago, separator said: Having checked at some of these 80's sitcoms on YouTube, i'm now being inundated with recommended videos for shows like The Gaffer, Home James, Girls On Top, Brush Strokes, and Bottle Boys (don't remember than one). Certainly were a lot of shit sitcoms back in the day. Crikey, I'd forgotten all about Brush Strokes - brilliant.. My Mum had a bit of a crush on the main character Jacko back then I remember!
separator Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 9 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Crikey, I'd forgotten all about Brush Strokes - brilliant.. My Mum had a bit of a crush on the main character Jacko back then I remember! Had a decent theme tune as well, Dexys Midnight Runners
Izzy Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 12 minutes ago, separator said: Had a decent theme tune as well, Dexys Midnight Runners This is taking me right back to my childhood
Izzy Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 Actually, has there ever been a thread done on the best ever TV show theme tunes I wonder?
Karljohn Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 1 Phoenix nights 2 Steptoe and son 3 Bottom 4 Inbetweeners 5 Max & paddy 6 Young ones 7 Office UK 8 Only fools and horses 9 On the buses 10 Gavin and Stacey
separator Posted 12 January 2017 Posted 12 January 2017 7 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Actually, has there ever been a thread done on the best ever TV show theme tunes I wonder?
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