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On Why Americans Always Screw Up Remakes of British Comedies

UK Shameless has been on 8 seasons now though I lost track after the 3rd season. Looking forward to seeing the US version at some point. Frank Gallagher is a classic. Uk TopGear has been on since 2002. And the US version really really sucks. I agree with your larger point that the really awesome british series that are hits are good at stopping early - Black Books, Thick of It, The Young Ones are three that come to mind as two prime examples - not sure if this happens due to budget or audience expectations or its the BBC or...?

Posted on February 20, 2011 at 12:44 am 0

On A Seriously Comprehensive Guide to Comedy Podcasts

Pretty good list - I love love love the Bugle - a couple additional British podcasts to check out - The Frank Skinner Show podcast - the best bits of a comedy based weekend radio show - also 'The Perfect Ten' with Phil and Phil - comes out very very irregularly but good stuff when it does - also - The Adam and Joe Show is excellent and from the BBC.

Posted on January 31, 2011 at 10:29 pm 0