A heart warming and emotive view of post First World War Tyneside. Showing the heartache, poverty and deprivation but the strong and proud spirit of the people of the region and no doubt heavy industrial communities nationwide, that sadly no longer exist. However it's not all doom and gloom and there's merriment as well. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this BBC drama, that at one time attracted millions to the telly to watch yet for some strange reason was never repeated. I would recommend this to everyone, a classic. I can't wait for the full series to be released as it's not taken me long to watch all six videos in fact I've had to ration myself otherwise I'll have a long wait. James Bolam, Susan Jameson and the rest of the cast are excellent ... Read More:
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This video was extremely entertaining. The wry observations on life will strike a chord with the 40+ age group and older, and in particular with parents of teenagers. I laughed so much that my eyes streamed. It is a pity that there are so few videos of this very funny man. Even my teenage daughter was amused. The compilations, which include sketches, are in my opinion not nearly as good.
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The best Sketch show on TV?? This show launched Smith & Jones, and Rowan Atkinson into the world of comedy greats. It mixed observational comedy, with Satire, impressions and just general sketches usually in bad taste. Mimmicked are bands and TV shows of the time to sometimes horrific accuracy... Watch it 25 times like me, and you'll still be laughing....
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This is one of the best British comedy programs of the last 30 years, its hilarious, the sketches are witty amusing and brilliantly written, this is quite possibly my favourite comedy show ever, better than Black Adder or farther Ted (high praise indeed). BUY IT.
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