What British or American TV programs do you like? (crime, celebs)

[backtotx]

Yorkie, the one set in the smoking room of an office was called.........The Smoking Room.

I remember seeing the first episode but I think that was about it. I never got into Early Doors as I seem to remember something else was on at the same time on another channel.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Raggy dee Ann

I have to admit that the UK produces the best documentaries and non fiction features depicting social issues. They are unparallel. Earlier this year I watched "My Street"...quite thought provoking.

Cutting Edge from Channel4.com

....and as far as comedies - how can I forget Fawlty Towers.

Yes, Fawlty Towers! Only a few episodes but so well written and performed.

Another one in the drama category is Upstairs, Downstairs. A bit dated now, probably filmed in the 70s and was about a family from c1910 to 1929, but I still watch the tapes every so often. One of the best British drama series ever.

[Mumof3]

American comedies - Rescue Me!, Frasier, Cheers, Scrubs,

British comedies - Blackadder, Red Dwarf, Coupling, One foot in the grave,

[Alt Dach]

"As Time Goes Bye" gets to me,Great acting as well !

[backtotx]

Anyone remember Steptoe and Son? I was a kid at the time but I loved that programme.

[Raggy dee Ann]

Another of those shows I found funny as a kid, but not now. My taste has changed.

[backtotx]

I agree, it is very dated. There again it is ancient.

[UK2theUS]

Originally Posted by backtotx

Anyone remember Steptoe and Son? I was a kid at the time but I loved that programme.

Yea that was a good one the black and whites were the best but the later colour ones were also funny.

[Raggy dee Ann]

Originally Posted by bjh

Yes, Fawlty Towers! Only a few episodes but so well written and performed.

Another one in the drama category is Upstairs, Downstairs. A bit dated now, probably filmed in the 70s and was about a family from c1910 to 1929, but I still watch the tapes every so often. One of the best British drama series ever.

I loved that back in the 70's and still watch it when I can. Another one from the 70's was The Onedin Line - absoulute class. I see it's on DVD, so guess what I'll be ordering next.

The Onedin Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Raggy dee Ann]

Oooh and another one from the 70's is Brideshead Revisited, which was a series based on Evelyn Waughs classic novel and starred Jeremy Iron (had a crush on him) and Anthony Andrews. I think Britian produced a lot of good drama back then...can't say the same for the comedy.