BRITISH TV SHOWS (BBC)

Grumpy Cat · Jul 23, 2014

I love British TV! I especially love the stories set in the 19th century time period up through the 1920's as that is the time I would want to live in if given the chance. If I could, I would immerse myself in British movies, but alas, reality keeps beckoning me to return.

Tonight, I am going to continue watching Downton Abbey where I left off after I was so rudely interrupted by having to attend school. I will have my fireplace lit, along with my candles, knit on my latest project (blue throw for my friend - I will eventually get it done - I promise

) and make a pot of green tea in my china tea set.

All I'm missing are some scones! And I know who could make those for me.

Anyone else love British movies?

PS: Sometimes I just need a break away from watching "Big Brother."

Judge · Jul 23, 2014

Monty Python, Doctor In The House, Are You Being Served? Loved those comedies...

Most of my favorite actors are from the UK.

Christy · Jul 23, 2014

Doctor Who, Broadchurch, Yes Minister (and all it's variants), Absolutely Fabulous, the Good Life, Keeping Up Appearances, just to name a few... I love British TV shows too

Shiznown · Jul 23, 2014

No love for Doctor Who? Oh, never didn't see someone posted about Doctor Who already.

Easter · Jul 24, 2014

Last time I watched TV with my sister it was a Downton Abbey marathon... she loves it

As a Brit I wonder if any non-Brits have seen Q.I (quite interesting)
It is a comedy based panel show and is nicely educational and informative but mostly entertaining
..... I would say it is a favourite watch of mine.

gonzerd · Jul 24, 2014

Easter said:
Last time I watched TV with my sister it was a Downton Abbey marathon... she loves it
As a Brit I wonder if any non-Brits have seen Q.I (quite interesting)
It is a comedy based panel show and is nicely educational and informative but mostly entertaining
..... I would say it is a favourite watch of mine.

I've seen every episode of QI at least 3 times, but probably a lot more.

I should make a list for this one; there's lots...

Blackadder
The Young Ones
A bit of Fry & Laurie
Not The 9 O'clock News

Green Wing
Grandma's House

Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Father Ted
Black Books (Bernard Black is a personal hero)

Harry Enfield and Chums

I'm Alan Partridge
Saxondale
Lead Balloon
Shooting Stars
The Mighty Boosh

Goodness Gracious Me
The Fast Show
Alas Smith and Jones
and of course Monty Python's Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers.

It's all comedy related, but I've very much enjoyed Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture and Around The World In 80 Treasures too. And Poirot!

Oh, and The IT Crowd. And Absolutely Fabulous. And some more I'm forgetting right now.

(I appear to have been raised on a steady diet of British Comedy)

Easter · Jul 24, 2014

gonzerd said:
I've seen every episode of QI at least 3 times, but probably a lot more.

I should make a list for this one; there's lots...

Blackadder
The Young Ones
A bit of Fry & Laurie
Not The 9 O'clock News

Green Wing
Grandma's House

Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Father Ted
Black Books (Bernard Black is a personal hero)

Harry Enfield and Chums

I'm Alan Partridge
Saxondale
Lead Balloon
Shooting Stars
The Mighty Boosh

Goodness Gracious Me
The Fast Show
Alas Smith and Jones
and of course Monty Python's Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers.

It's all comedy related, but I've very much enjoyed Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture and Around The World In 80 Treasures too. And Poirot!

Oh, and The IT Crowd. And Absolutely Fabulous. And some more I'm forgetting right now.

(I appear to have been raised on a steady diet of British Comedy)

Excellent dude

, all good choices... did you see The Ricky Gervais show yet?
It can be pretty funny and mostly revolves around Karl Pilkington, who some consider to be very much on the spectrum due to his linear thoughts and preferences of staying away from people and crowds. It is made using the audio of podcasts they made years ago and animated by americans.
The Ricky Gervais Show - Karl's Diary - Mr K Dilkington - YouTube

gonzerd · Jul 24, 2014

Easter said:
Excellent dude , all good choices... did you see The Ricky Gervais show yet?
It can be pretty funny and mostly revolves around Karl Pilkington, who some consider to be very much on the spectrum due to his linear thoughts and preferences of staying away from people and crowds. It is made using the audio of podcasts they made years ago and animated by americans.
The Ricky Gervais Show - Karl's Diary - Mr K Dilkington - YouTube

Of course. Karl Pilkington is such a breath of fresh air compared to Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (who are funny, but I'd rather have a pint with Karl). I watched the entire Karl's Diary and Questions for Karl, and some of Karl's thoughts and stories in those could've come straight from my mind. He's just a very pure human being in my view, not corrupted by too much education and a hankering for being right, or for what's right or correct.

Also, while mentioning Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, I forgot about the newer stuff: The Office (I do prefer the american version though, being faster), Extras, Derek and Life's Too Short.

Oh, and The League of Gentlemen:

gonzerd · Jul 24, 2014

Ok, I'm aware this thread shouldn't just be about comedy, so I'll shut up in a moment. But first:

Easter · Jul 24, 2014

gonzerd said:
Of course. Karl Pilkington is such a breath of fresh air compared to Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (who are funny, but I'd rather have a pint with Karl). I watched the entire Karl's Diary and Questions for Karl, and some of Karl's thoughts and stories in those could've come straight from my mind. He's just a very pure human being in my view, not corrupted by too much education and a hankering for being right, or for what's right or correct.

Also, while mentioning Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, I forgot about the newer stuff: The Office (I do prefer the american version though, being faster), Extras, Derek and Life's Too Short.

Oh, and The League of Gentlemen:

I completely agree with you about Karl Pilkington, in my opinion he is actually really clever and very modest too , I much prefer listening to him over the other two.. AND! how did I forget The League Of Gentlemen! An incredible show!!

Glad you mentioned as I haven't watch it for a while, that vid you posted brought it all back.. They made a feature film too of TLOG which is really good, thought I would mention it in case you hadn't seen, but I expect you might have

gonzerd · Jul 24, 2014

Easter said:
I completely agree with you about Karl Pilkington, in my opinion he is actually really clever and very modest too , I much prefer listening to him over the other two.. AND! how did I forget The League Of Gentlemen! An incredible show!! Glad you mentioned as I haven't watch it for a while, that vid you posted brought it all back.. They made a feature film too of TLOG which is really good, thought I would mention it in case you hadn't seen, but I expect you might have

I have not! But that might change soon. Thanks!

To stay a little with the original Downton Abbey kind of feel:
I remember Upstairs Downstairs being on TV at some point during my early life.
(The youtube videos weren't available in my country. Bloody Nazi's.)

I preferred the comedy version anyway:
You Rang M' Lord

Also quintessentially British:
Jeeves & Wooster

AGXStarseed · Oct 3, 2015

My Hero was a particular favourite of mine.

Cuppa' Tea · Oct 5, 2015

I'm a huge fan of British television! Doctor Who, QI, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, BBC Sherlock, Monty Python, Jeeves and Wooster, The League of Gentlemen, Black Books, Endeavour, Kingdom, (Yes, I'm a big Stephen Fry fangirl) The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (The Jeremy Brett version)

Slightly off topic, but does anyone else here like British radio comedies? I'm a HUGE Cabin Pressure fan, as well as John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme and That Mitchell and Webb Sound.

DC1346 · Oct 6, 2015

Grumpy Cat said:
I love British TV! I especially love the stories set in the 19th century time period up through the 1920's as that is the time I would want to live in if given the chance.

Oh yes, Downton Abbey by all means and Mr. Selfridge, North and South, The Paradise (which was sadly cancelled in favor of Mr. Selfridge), Upstairs Downstairs (both versions), the Duchess of Duke Street, and for comedy ... Jeeves and Wooster!

I have all of these on DVD.

What fun!

If you like this period, you should watch the 1954 movie production of "Hobson's Choice."

Oh ... and if there any Gilbert and Sullivan fans out there, need I mention the production of the Pirates of Penzance with Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline? It should be noted that this was not a BBC production but was instead produced by Universal Pictures. But who can fail to love the Keystones Cop like antics of the bumbling police force when they sing, "When the Foeman Bears His Steel"?

AGXStarseed · Mar 3, 2016

One from my childhood about two boys who find a spaceship underground while on holiday, with them working out how it works - all the while going for joyrides in it and trying to keep it a secret.

Here's the first five episodes of Aquila. Personally, I'd love to see a full length movie made from the book.

Junebug · Jul 10, 2016

I also love British tv. British and Irish actors are the best i too loved Downton Abbey and Call The Midwife. My new favorite is Peaky Blinders on from bbc on netflix. It is fabulous. I highly recomend it.

Turanga Veela · Jul 11, 2016

Yes! Doctor Who/Torchwood, Merlin, The Office, Sherlock, Wolf Hall, Paradise/Selfridge, Downton, The Fall, AbFab, Derek, Scrotal Recall, The Fall... too many to list, really. Oooh, POLDARK (I'm reading the novels to keep me company in the off-season).