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Absolutely Fabulous (BBC, 1992-2003,
27 episodes) |
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 The
tale of 'rich bitches' Eddy (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley)
- Sixties firebrands who never grew up - took the public by storm. An inverted
generation gap theme between mother and daughter Saffy (Julia Sawhalia) triggered
much of the comedy.
Writer: Jennifer Saunders |
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Agony (ITV, 1979-1981, 20 episodes) |
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 Radio and magazine Agony aunt Jane Lucas (Maureen
Lipman) is too busy with other people's problems to solve her own. The show
was noted for its 'modern' attitude to homosexuality and its choice of a central
Jewish protagonist. After a US remake in 1985, Jane Lucas was briefly reborn
in 1995 for the BBC series 'Agony Again'.
Writers: Len Richmond/Anna Raeburn (S1); Stan Hey/Andrew Nickolds (S2) |
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All Gas and Gaiters (BBC, 1966-1971, 34 episodes) |
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 Drawing gentle fun from the church, the show centred on the ecclesiastical rivalries at St. Oggs, a 13th century cathedral. Derek Nimmo played Rev. Noote and Robertson Hare starred as the Archdeacon.
principal writers: Pauline Devaney/Edwin Apps |
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'Allo 'Allo! (BBC, 1982-1992, 84 episodes) |
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Kaye, as café owner Rene Artois, was the star of this long-running
spoof of World War 2 occupation films. The French resistance, Gestapo, and
an assortment of British twits and French lotharios were lovingly and playfully
depicted, complete with cod-French and German accents.
Writers: Jeremy Lloyd/David Croft |
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...And Mother Makes
Three/Five (ITV, 1971-1976, 53 episodes) |
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 Wendy Craig starred as the harassed mother and widow
Sally Harrison, trying to bring up her troublesome kids (Robin Davies and
David Parfitt) while holding down her job at the local vet's.
Writers: Peter Buchanan/Peter Robinson/Richard Waring/Jonathan Marr |
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Are You Being Served? (BBC, 1972-1985, 69 episodes) |
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 The
staff of Grace Brothers department store served up a bawdy comedy of sexual
innuendo and class-consciousness for over ten years. Central characters were
Mrs Slocombe (Molly Sugden), Captain Peacock (Frank Thornton), Miss Brahms
(Wendy Richard), and high camp Mr Humphreys (John Inman).
Writers: Jeremy LLoyd/David Croft |
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The Army Game (ITV, 1957-1961, 154 episodes) |
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 A group of men serving time out as conscripts in the army are determined to dodge duty and get maximum fun out of a situation they'd rather not be in. Catchphrases included Private (Bernard Breslaw) Popplewell's "I only arsked" and "Have no fear, Snudge's here" from Snudge (Bill Fraser).
principal writer: Sid Colin |
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As Time Goes By (BBC, 1992-1997,
65 episodes) |
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 Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench starred as the romantic leads in this tale of rekindled love between middle-aged, middle-class Londoners.
Writer: Bob Larbey |
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