Dad’s Army, the Jimmy Perry/David Croft situation comedy about the British Home Guard during the Second World War, graced the BBC1 television airwaves for the first time in July 1968 running for 80 episodes over the course of 9 series. Royal Mail’s 2018 stamp calendar will, once again, showcase the “best of British” releasing special […]
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NBC is counting on the old adage that the 3rd time will be the charm rather that older one that says strike three and you’re out when it partners with Universal Television to create and American version of Graham Linehan’s sitcom, The IT Crowd. Unsuccessfully piloted twice before to American audiences by NBC, the network’s newest effort […]
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Much like watching It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story or Tuna Christmas, one of my annual Christmas traditions is to listen to John Cleese’s adaptation of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Never mind that there have been endless readings over the years by the likes of Art Carney, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Perry Como, Dick Van Dyke and […]
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So, who’s up for a bit o’ science, Monty Python-style this Christmas? If you are, then Eric Idle’s Entire Universe will be the perfect PBS Christmas gift to unwrap this holiday season. International Man of Science, Professor Brian Cox, and the comedic greatness of Eric Idle will join forces in what appears to be, on the surface, a scientific […]
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While it won’t put an end to the separation anxiety that Poldark fans have felt since series 3 ended last month on PBS but Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders’ Christmas Day special, 300 Years of French and Saunders, will go a long way to help soften the pain until series 4 begins in 2018. Alongside the comedy duo […]
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Almost three decades ago, American public television audiences were introduced to Richard and Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “Bouquet”). With her white slimline telephone with automatic redial, of course, and her prized collection of Royal Doulton china with hand-painted periwinkles, of course, Hyacinth longed to spend her days visiting stately homes on the oft chance she would […]
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Once again, British comedy fans will have a very special present to unwrap under the tree this Christmas courtesy of the BBC. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will reunite for a 30th anniversary special set to broadcast on Christmas Day on BBC1. The duo last teamed up for a sketch show to mark their 20th anniversary […]
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Ok, WKRP in Cincinnati isn’t British but it might as well be given the fact the famous ‘Turkey Drop’ episode is still a classic almost four decades after its premiere in 1978. You’re going to have to indulge me this one time as I stray from Tellyspotting‘s strict mission of bringing you the best in British television […]
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The Wrong Mans Rule #1 – After witnessing a horrific car crash on a desolate country road, never ever answer the dead driver’s ringing mobile. Rule #2 – pay close attention to rule #1. In 2018, public television stations will show you what happens when Sam Pinkett breaks rule #1 AND #2 when the brilliant […]
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As Red Dwarf XI & XII make their way to American public television stations in early 2018, visions of RD XIII are already dancing in series co-creator/writer Doug Naylor’s mind palace. While UKTV’s Dave has yet to officially commission a 13th series, Naylor has already begun planning the next set of episodes recognizing the difficulty of matching up the […]
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