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garinda · 25-12-2009, 23:48

Highlights so far.

Victoria Wood. Back on form, after her last uninspired Christmas special nine years ago, which was uniformly panned. The Lark Pies to Cranchesterford was a brilliant parody of the Beeb's Sunday night bonnet and bustle feel good dramas, as was the sketch of the actress Bo Beaumont/Mrs Overall, trying to reignite her career today, assisted by her sensible shoed lady 'companion'. Laugh out loud funny. Julie Walters as Bo was pure class.

The Royle Family also produced audible mirth. The script and the cast again flawless.

Catherine Tate's Nan's Christmas Carol was a very funny spoof on the Dicken's tale, with the hilarious twist being shown after the final credits.

Usually there's much hype about what's on the sesonal box, and it's usually pretty dross, but these three programmes were comedic gems.

25-12-2009, 23:48	#9
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Re: Christmas TV Recommendations.. Highlights so far. Victoria Wood. Back on form, after her last uninspired Christmas special nine years ago, which was uniformly panned. The Lark Pies to Cranchesterford was a brilliant parody of the Beeb's Sunday night bonnet and bustle feel good dramas, as was the sketch of the actress Bo Beaumont/Mrs Overall, trying to reignite her career today, assisted by her sensible shoed lady 'companion'. Laugh out loud funny. Julie Walters as Bo was pure class. The Royle Family also produced audible mirth. The script and the cast again flawless. Catherine Tate's Nan's Christmas Carol was a very funny spoof on the Dicken's tale, with the hilarious twist being shown after the final credits. Usually there's much hype about what's on the sesonal box, and it's usually pretty dross, but these three programmes were comedic gems. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher. Last edited by garinda; 25-12-2009 at 23:51.