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EdwardHitler · 07-15-2005, 01:29 PM

Sorry if there's already a thread for this show, but anyway I picked up the first series recently, watched the first few episodes, I'm a fan already, really funny, well written, creative, and the main characters do a great job with their roles.
I'm developing a crush on the lady operating the store next to the book shop

brtcmfn · 10-23-2005, 02:58 PM

A very funny and smart show

Season 2 comes to BBC America in January as well as the Region 1 release of Season 1 on DVD -

This is a must see for all British comedy fan's

Bricolo · 01-17-2006, 10:17 AM

Could you tell me if the US DVD release is in OAR, the UK DVD set I have matches a 16:9 ratio but the episodes that air on BBCAmerica are neither OAR nor fullscreen but somewhere in between.

EdwardHitler · 01-20-2006, 04:07 PM

I actually bought the English version, I picked up a multiregion player because many Britcoms aren't available in US format.

RedWhine56 · 03-01-2006, 12:31 PM

I just received this series in a trade & started watching the first episode. What a riot!!!!

EdwardHitler · 03-08-2006, 10:19 PM

Good chemistry between the 3 of them, makes the show.

dlemond · 03-08-2006, 10:28 PM

Funny show, not hysterical. Good characters.

Doesn't hold a candle to "Spaced" though.

I think if more Americans saw Spaced, they would be hooked.
It is the funniest and smartest modern sitcom I've ever seen- if you are aged 30 - 45, that is.

I suppose a lot of references would be lost on the pop culture ignorant though.

EdwardHitler · 04-07-2006, 01:14 PM

Just got the 3rd series of BB, seems a tad less inspired than the first 2 series, but definately worth picking up. I like Spaced too, find 'em to be of a similiar level.

07-15-2005, 01:29 PM	#1
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	Black Books Sorry if there's already a thread for this show, but anyway I picked up the first series recently, watched the first few episodes, I'm a fan already, really funny, well written, creative, and the main characters do a great job with their roles. I'm developing a crush on the lady operating the store next to the book shop

03-01-2006, 12:31 PM	#5
RedWhine56 Sleigh? What sleigh? Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 03, 2005 Location: In the "Secret Room" with the cronies! Posts: 756	I just received this series in a trade & started watching the first episode. What a riot!!!!
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10-23-2005, 02:58 PM	#2
brtcmfn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 10, 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 323	A very funny and smart show Season 2 comes to BBC America in January as well as the Region 1 release of Season 1 on DVD - This is a must see for all British comedy fan's

01-17-2006, 10:17 AM	#3
Bricolo Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 18	Could you tell me if the US DVD release is in OAR, the UK DVD set I have matches a 16:9 ratio but the episodes that air on BBCAmerica are neither OAR nor fullscreen but somewhere in between.

01-20-2006, 04:07 PM	#4
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	I actually bought the English version, I picked up a multiregion player because many Britcoms aren't available in US format.

03-08-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	Good chemistry between the 3 of them, makes the show.

03-08-2006, 10:28 PM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Funny show, not hysterical. Good characters. Doesn't hold a candle to "Spaced" though. I think if more Americans saw Spaced, they would be hooked. It is the funniest and smartest modern sitcom I've ever seen- if you are aged 30 - 45, that is. I suppose a lot of references would be lost on the pop culture ignorant though.

04-07-2006, 01:14 PM	#8
EdwardHitler Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2004 Posts: 64	Just got the 3rd series of BB, seems a tad less inspired than the first 2 series, but definately worth picking up. I like Spaced too, find 'em to be of a similiar level.