I'm happy that the new Fall Television has started, but was having a great time with some fun finds on the BBC. Kirby and I now have all of these on Tivo. A lot of British humor (no worries, one comes with captions in "American English") Enjoy!
Gavin and Stacey - A truly hilarious show. You need to watch it from the beginning, so check out the episode guide on the web site. It is about a young couple who fall in love. The characters that surround them are outrageous. Very well written and acted. http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/327/index.jsp
Skins - We are addicted to this show. It is funny, dark, crazy and a lot of other things all at once. It is about a group of young kids, but it is definitely not for kids. There is a lot of explicit language and nudity. Gossip Girl and 90210 are so shallow and Hollywood especially compared to this show. Watch them in order. http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/328/index.jsp
Star Stories - Ok, this one make Kirby laugh so hard that I laugh watching him watch the show. It is British parody at its finest. They take on current stars like Madonna, Britney, Tom Cruise and parody their life. Crazy is all I can say....and they play the band ABC in the background which reminds us of when we were dating (yes, way back then). http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/326/index.jsp
OK...not on the BBC, but equally great is ZRock on the IFC channel. This is a story about a rock band (the real guys) who play for kids (like the Wiggles) but WAY NOT. The real band is playing themselves. They have funky guest stars. NOT for kids. http://www.ifc.com/zrock
One more not on the BBC, Slacker Cats on ABCFamily. There is no way that this is a kid's show. Episodes can be watched on the web site. I have no words as to how funny and nutty this show makes a cat's life. It is animated which I usually don't watch, but these characters are very funny. http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/path/section_Shows+SlackerCats/page_Detail
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Thanks for the tips! I am considering re-subscribing to the Charter IFC/Sundance/BBC block in time for the debut of the Elvis Sotello talkshow. I'll definitely be looking for Z-Rock and Gavin & Stacey (online clips are hilarious).
Aside from the network fare, we are excited about new seasons of Dexter and Flight of the Conchords, and missing Hustle. Don't know about you, but I don't get Mad Men. I gave it three episodes and realized I didn't like or care about any character (obviously the Sopranos taught us we can not like, yet still care for, a character). Thanks again. Keep bloggin'!
Sorry, my keyboard incorrectly spelled Costello. Not me, my keyboard.
And I still don't get Mad Men.
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