Geoffry Perkins Comedy Connections

[Jonsmad]

“Saturday 8th November 9.45pm BBC TWO
What a tragedy that we get to enjoy this retrospective of Geoffrey Perkins’ many contributions to British comedy under such sad circumstances: the much loved writer, producer and performer died this August.”

Nice that they let Father Ted be shown on BBC2 tonight.

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[Dave]

As long as they don’t show The Catherine Tate Show.

Oh, they are.

[pfm]

It was interesting to see Ted on BBC2. One of the greatest sitcoms of all time alongside two of the most overrated sketch shows of all time. Seriously, The Fast Show does NOT date well (OK, it’s a million times better than the Tate Show, but then so is your face). Doing impressions of the catchphrases at school was the ONLY reason why it was funny. I’ll never forget when our art teacher bollocked a load of us for re-enacting the ‘Black! Black!’ sketch.

Luckily, Perkins was involved with more good shows than bad. I think…

[si]

Luckily, Perkins was involved with more good shows than bad. I think?

Agreed. Haven’t seen the whole thing yet though, but I saw the end, and noticed My Family was mentioned, so…

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