The League of Gentlemen

[Newportnobby]

This is probably a 'Marmite' kind of thing but I loved the first series all those 15 years ago, and now starting tonight at 10pm on BBC2 for 3 consecutive nights, the team give us 3 new episodes.
It seems nothing much has changed in Royston Vasey so be prepared for very dark humour and remember................"Don't touch the things! This is a local shop for local people"

[JohnN]

What's going on? What's all this shouting? We'll have no trouble here. 

I enjoyed it the first time around and have been enjoying the repeats recently so will definitely be tuning in. Thanks for the reminder.

[STEVE44]

Oh yes cant wait top comedy. I just love this.

[Bob G]

As Tubs said ...we didn't burn him! 
And I never figured out what the special stuff was from the butcher!
Royston Vasey - You'll Never Leave.

Even my wife who hated it originally has got into it...probably because everything else is so mediocre and/or made for an American audience.

I loved the repeats and will be watching.

Best
Bob

PS did you know that Roy "Chubby" Brown's real name is Royston Vasey, and he appeared in a cameo role as the town mayor in series 2.

[Newportnobby]

PS did you know that Roy "Chubby" Brown's real name is Royston Vasey, and he appeared in a cameo role as the town mayor in series 2.

Oh yes. I have the complete DVD boxed set

[Bob G]

PS did you know that Roy "Chubby" Brown's real name is Royston Vasey, and he appeared in a cameo role as the town mayor in series 2.

Oh yes. I have the complete DVD boxed set

Not sure if I want to come round to see them, given your obvious proclivities 

[RailGooner]

You're My Wife Now!

[Bob G]

You're My Wife Now!

...Dave

Its funny. I'd forgotten that was the League.

[David Asquith]

You're My Wife Now!

I used that one on my wifes mate when I first met her but I had then to explain it to her.  She even gets some of my jokes now though she thinks I steal them from Xmas Crackers.

Dave

[Zogbert Splod]

If you want to check the bbc radio iplayer you will find that there are 3 hours of the show. It's on radio 4extra, yesterdays listing,  but still available for a while yet.....

[joe cassidy]

I assume this is nothing to do with the film of the same name with the likes of Jack Hawkins, Stanley Baker etc. ?

[Bob G]

Nor is it to do with the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, although the series is more than extraordinary.

It was filmed in Hadfield (of Dinting, Glossop and Hadfield fame of 1200V DC electrics) IIRC.

A stranger place you have never been.

Bob

[daffy]

Just for the sake of balance, I'll play the part of the grumpy old git: I've tried to like this, but it's just not my thing. Like Marmite. 

[davidinyork]

Just for the sake of balance, I'll play the part of the grumpy old git: I've tried to like this, but it's just not my thing. Like Marmite. 

I largely agree. The odd bit of it is funny (the job centre scenes primarily), but as for most of the rest of it, I can't really see why so many people rate it so highly.

It's not a patch on The Fast Show.

[Adam1701D]

Okey-dokey, pig-in-a-pokey...One of my favourite shows that appeals to my rather twisted sense of humour. Looking forward to the revival this evening.