A delightful series! Very funny and entertaining. The Series examines some quarks prominent in British culture, but you don't have to be British to relate to many of the annoyances that they bring up. I find myself identifying with a lot of the topics brought up. It's also educational, through watching the series I found out things about not only British culture but also German, Spanish and French cultures as the narrator often compares how British tradition differs from these other European cultures. The series brings up fun and interesting facts that I was not aware of. The cast is made up of some hilarious, articulate and thoughtful celebrities who come across and very approachable and amiable, you feel like you are really getting to know them and I like that. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone.
9 Reviews
Good comedy but inconsistently uncomfortable
clcabler-667723 December 2018
It's funny as hell but the humor in it is inconsistently adult. It's a show you think is okay to watch with family and in a split second isn't. It would be ok watered down a bit or amped up all the way but this half and half makes it a bumpy ride.
Self-deprecating humor (or, should one more properly write, "humour")
robertguttman16 January 2017
There are a lot of things at which the British excel; things such as close-order drill, building ocean liners, creating (and losing) empires and, of course, queuing. However, one thing that the British do, perhaps better than any other nation, is self-deprecating humor. Perhaps other nationalities are too insecure in their national pride to permit their people to poke fun at themselves. Other nationalities make jokes about foreigners. However, the British are sufficiently secure in their national pride to have no qualms about ridiculing their own inadequacies before the entire world.
The result is very funny. Yet, one cannot come away from the experience without the sneaking suspicion that this series was produced by, and for, AUSTRALIANS. It all sounds like every joke ever told by the Australians about the "Poms". Barry Humphries would just love it.
The result is very funny. Yet, one cannot come away from the experience without the sneaking suspicion that this series was produced by, and for, AUSTRALIANS. It all sounds like every joke ever told by the Australians about the "Poms". Barry Humphries would just love it.
Very British Indeed
bunbunlynn1 April 2020
Loved the line-up of comedians. The show combines observational, satirical and deadpan-styled themes. Some of the best and brightest English comedians are on the show. Those who dislike it are probably not fond of British humour. Personally, I like wits, sarcasm and satire. I find dark humour more entertaining than slapstick or improv genres, which is why I prefer British humour.
Having said that, I do think the episodes go on for longer than they're worth. The points are recurrent and can quickly lose their charms. If the duration of the show is taken down to about 30 minutes, it would be more appealing to viewers.
Having said that, I do think the episodes go on for longer than they're worth. The points are recurrent and can quickly lose their charms. If the duration of the show is taken down to about 30 minutes, it would be more appealing to viewers.
It's satire and irony - perfect!
sailbelladonna11 October 2016
Other nationalities may well misunderstand the series. It is tongue in cheek - which is a very British skill. Unfortunately, the previous viewer misunderstood the entire series. We always poke fun at ourselves. Some people mistake it for arrogance. Their loss. Listen to the contributors - they are comedians who are insightful and don't have inflated egos. We have a unique sense of humour. Get it or forget it. Check out the British series like midsomer murders, Vexed, for murder mysteries with a sense of humour. American humour tends to be more obvious. And we all love Everybody loves Raymond/Friends/etc, but watch 'Fawlty Towers'/'I give it a Year'/ 'Sweet Revenge' and you will start to loosen up.
Brilliant!
anasm11 July 2019
incredibly pretentious, condescending and arrogant
denaturedone2 October 2016
Its kind of like that person that complains about how hard it is to be attractive. That whole "we're so unique and quirky" is annoying. The opening for one of the episodes has the narrator literally saying "Our history and culture are the envy of the rest of the world", yea its really not. British history is interesting, but hardly enviable. Saying British culture is the envy of the rest of the world couldn't be farther from the truth, and isn't the entire premise of this show about how much British culture sucks sometimes. "oh we're so polite", "we leave other nations utterly baffled", "oh we have so much tradition","oh Americans say things", give me a break. Watching this show is amazing cringe inducing.
Needs a lot of editing
catherine-956959 March 2019
Everything Seinfeld Left Out Bc It's Boring
mollilypan-97-77104612 December 2017
Yeah. This show is just a bunch of Brits talking about all the awkward things human beings do everywhere. Same kind of stuff that Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David do - minus the humor. Kinda makes me wish I could kick the entire British Commonwealth in its super tight ass.
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