The Vicar Of Dibley press clippings - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
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British comedy's US disasters
As media continues to become more globally inclusive (largely thanks to the rise of streaming services) the idea of remaking anything to fit another culture is gradually becoming more of an outdated concept. But in the past, American TV producers have repeatedly tried and failed to remake many beloved British sitcoms with terrible consequences.
Jazzy Janey, The Comedy Blog, 2nd September 2023
The reality of remaking UK sitcoms
The CBS version of the BBC comedy Ghosts is one of the biggest shows on American TV. But US remakes more often than not go south. Armando Iannucci and other creators share their horror stories.
Daniel Dylan Wray, The Guardian, 13th May 2023
The greatest Christmas TV moments of all time ranked
The greatest Christmas TV moment of all-time is the Only Fools And Horses 'Batman and Robin' episode.
A poll of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found the hilarious moment from 1996 where Del Boy and Rodney unknowingly prevent a crime - while dressed as the dynamic duo - is top of the tree.
Jake Penkethman, The Sun, 30th November 2022