The Royle Family
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Episode 6 was my favoriteI'll start on season 2 soon!
Yeah, the last episode was great. This show has the knack of being able to turn comedy into a serious drama with the flick of the switch. The story with his daughter was quite emotional and probably struck a chord with more than a few people.
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Early Doors was great. Phil and Nige were superb 
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I can't seem to find season 2 anywhere :s
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I bought this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Early-Doors...F8&qid=1385595719&sr=8-1&keywords=early+doors
A steal at £6.50!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Early-Doors...F8&qid=1385595719&sr=8-1&keywords=early+doors
A steal at £6.50!
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Ask your shipmates in the bay
Just finished series 2, thoroughly enjoyed it. Some very funny moments!
Lol I did check in with me hearty's but they could only offer me the first series
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The Royle Family is one of my absolute favourites, have watched all of them so many times. I have been really disappointed with the recent Christmas ones though - The New Sofa and the Golden Eggcup in particular. Joe's Crackers was better.
What I loved about the series was that it was hilarious without seemingly trying to be that funny - but the Christmas specials, e.g. the turkey in the bath with Dave, Dave's dad being the complete polar opposite of what we'd always been told he was like (a boring *******) were just trying far too hard, in my opinion. I didn't even watch last year's Christmas special. Will stick to watching Denise and Dave argue about Beverley Macca
What I loved about the series was that it was hilarious without seemingly trying to be that funny - but the Christmas specials, e.g. the turkey in the bath with Dave, Dave's dad being the complete polar opposite of what we'd always been told he was like (a boring *******) were just trying far too hard, in my opinion. I didn't even watch last year's Christmas special. Will stick to watching Denise and Dave argue about Beverley Macca
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I never get bored of watching them over and over again
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Never actually saw her in the show, but always wanted to see her knockers.
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Haha it was the same thing as Giro Jim in Early Doors lol
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Haha...I'd forgotten about Giro Jim!
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I like to imagine that they're just talking about Jim Royle haha the only give away is that he's too tight to pay out for a Chinese and too lazy to get a hold of knocked off gear haha
I have to say that I prefer Early Doors over TRF as well tbh. I admire how they both are not afraid of silence...not like a lot of (particularly American) shows that have to fill every second with a one-liner, or canned laughter etc. They are both very well made.
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I've only just discovered Early Doors, thanks to a couple of fellow OCUK forum users, and I'm really enjoying it. I wouldn't go as far as to say that I prefer it over TRF but it's still pretty good
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Well, well, well...
Early Doors is being repeated on BBC (BBC4 and iPlayer) for the first time in 14 years tonight and I for one can't wait. I've got them on DVD anyway but this is my all time favourite comedy and am really pleased to see all the good publicity it is getting again.
www.theguardian.com
Early Doors is being repeated on BBC (BBC4 and iPlayer) for the first time in 14 years tonight and I for one can't wait. I've got them on DVD anyway but this is my all time favourite comedy and am really pleased to see all the good publicity it is getting again.
The Guardian view on working-class comedy: welcome back Early Doors | Editorial
Editorial: Together with The Royle Family, the northern sitcom is a countercultural classic that still speaks to our times
www.theguardian.com
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