British Television. Suggestions?

**Rob Wright** · 21st May 08, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Freelander Sporrano

Everytime I think of that series I can't get the French and Saunders version out of my head... Thanks for that Rob
http://www.ratingyoutube.com/watch?v=BR65woQfLbg ps it's a bit X rated

Aye that is a classic bit

Rob

**Beertigger** · 21st May 08, 06:52 PM

*** on The Young Ones.

"Darling Fascist Bully-boy...."

**McClef** · 22nd May 08, 03:31 AM

Originally Posted by Dukeof Kircaldy

McClef, how about the Red Cap with John Thaw version, not Tamzin Outhwaite one?

I am not familiar with either of them I'm afraid.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 22nd May 08, 04:27 AM

Both Red Cap series were about the Military Police. John Thaw's version was the classic 1960s version. It was very early John Thaw. The Tamzin Outhwaite version was made a few years back. Surprisingly, the John Thaw version is available on DVD, but not the more recent version.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 22nd May 08, 03:50 PM

I'm listening to the Pentangle and reminded of another show:

Take Three Girls

(The Pentangle performed the show's theme song: Light Flight)

**drobin** · 23rd May 08, 08:35 PM

some great suggestions all; I'll second "Wire in the Blood", "Torchwood" and "Top Gear"...and the list goes on and on. Anyone remember "Thin Blue Line" with Rowen Atkinson?

**Dixon** · 24th May 08, 09:41 AM

A recent series I liked was:

Poldark

As for Last of the Summer Wine, I have a difficult time understanding the thick accent of the one in the green hat. Keeping Up Appearances is a riot. I like the Agatha Christie series and Inspector Morse.

**vmac3205** · 24th May 08, 10:52 AM

I can't believe none of you mentioned Monarch of the Glen. Even our dogs are named Molly and Hector, and Duncan ALWAYS wears his kilt. It was a brilliant show, weakened as the original cast was phased out, but still, is better than most.
My faves after that are of course, As Time Goes By and My Hero.

**Erisianmonkey** · 24th May 08, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

...As Time Goes By...

Oh my Goddess, how in the world could I have forgot that one? Dame Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer in the same series! It's one of the best sitcoms ever made.

**vmac3205** · 25th May 08, 06:41 AM

After a long, hard day at work, last evening I posted myself and a wee dram in front of the TV for Dame Judith and Geoffrey. About 10 minutes in to the show, a thunder storm knocked out the satellite connection. Aaaaarrrrgh!!!!!!!
Some days life is just not fair.