Best moment on British Television
 

OK , I think most folks would agree that British television when it wants to, can produce some of the best television entertainment in the world . So the question is .......what in your opinion is the best episode or program in entertainment TV that you remember (Elton John at Dianas funeral doesn't count) ?
I'll go first , and say for me it was the 2 episodes of 'Last of the Summer Wine' which featured Compo's death and funeral ......it was so funny yet at the same time so sad time .....great television. (yep, I'm a sentimental owd sod)
John Cleese in Fawlty Towers was also good , especially the 'German ' episode, as were the Prime Suspect series with Helen Mirren , and the series with the guy playing the sleazy/corrupt Prime Minister. The list endless , but maybe there is something , one program/ episode that sticks in your mind
Ok , now its your turn .....:D:D:D

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the batman and robin bit in only fools - oh man i've never laughed so much. esp when delboy finally reaches the councillor totally out of breath.

and when they get to the fancy dress party and its turned out to be a funeral - trigger goes no i didnt know either i came dressed as an undertaker...

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Could never get into that program, prefered it when 'Del boy' actor played the detective , never been able to get into 'cockney' comedy, its too much like German and American humour , visual/slapstick, (slips on banana skin etc.) no subtlety, lacks irony and drollery :D :D :D

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Julie Walters in her waitress scetch 'Two Soups'. I was amazed to find it on Youtube but it sadly is poor quality film
YouTube - 2 Soups Julie Walters

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not a tv program but worst thing and most memorable was watching news when twin towers come down remember watching after the first tower had gone down then the second one getting hit it was like watching some thing out of hollywood

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- Diana's interview with Martin Bashir on Panorama.

- The live coverage on the news of 9/11.

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Forgot best drama. Alan Bennet's Talking Heads seies of monologues

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Its not happened yet, await the 27th of June. ;)

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Thora Hirds was fantastic!

I've never been totally keen on Only Fools, but the scene where Del Boy thinks he's leaning on the bar and falls down is brilliant. Theres too many to mention though. I could go on for post after post!!

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:confused:

Why?

The 27th of June is a Saturday. Are you seeking a diagnosis/medical treatment on Casualty?:D

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fawlty towers, the episode when cleese "Thrashed" his car with that branch,they were all brilliant, but that one is the only thing that ever gave me the "stitch" i laughed so much.:D

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Its a Wednesday.. Blair leaving.. :p

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Victor Meldrews death in One Foot In The Grave was a classic, but the series was a prety true reflection of us grumpy old men in my grumpy opinion.:D

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Two Ronnies must be up there with the best of them, come to think about it Ronnie Barker (Porridge, Open all hours etc)

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oh iantow "i don't believe it" you beat me to it one foot in the grave my favorite....laughs all the way.

must admit though there are far too many to mention

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With that especially the four candles/fork handles. Winding up of Mckay and the chasing of Nurse Gladys Immanuel. Why cant we have something to match nowadays. :(

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The Royle Family.

All of it.

Utter genius.

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Phoenix Nights - Pure Genius :)

1st series of Extras - Again Pure Genius :D

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Catchphrase! :):) But what made it great was roy walker and mr chip what a combination!

"Say what ya see"

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My all time favorite has to be the first thing I saw: the BBC test card on an old Bush 12" black and white, just after the transmitting station opened (Holme Moss, maybe). But right up there is the first transatlantic image on Telstar.

And what about Mr. Bean cleaning his teeth in his mini.

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I agree with that.It was all brilliant television but the episode that I think was the best was The Queen of Sheba featuring Nanna's death.Excellent television.

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Definitely.
Every great part of the writing from previous series' was rolled into one fantastic episode.
They really perfected it with that one.

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I agre about the Two Ronnies' "Four Candles" sketch, in fact nearly everything they did - especially Ronnie Barker.

I think perhaps the most memorable, and startling, moment of telly I ever saw was when Julian Clarey made his little comment about Norman Lamont. Actually I just missed the original as I was making a coffee but my husband rushed into the kitchen and said, "You'll never believe what Clarey's just said." When he told me I was gobsmacked (and so was Norman Lamont). :D

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If anyone remembers Whats My Line,, they will remember Gilbert Harding,,,
The man of steel,who was tough as nails..."Stiff upper lip brigade"known as the rudest man in television
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The time when he was on face to face ,he broke down in tears while talking about the death of his mother..YOU COULD HEAR A PIN DROP.
All my family had a lump in their throats..It was just not concievable that this man had a heart.....

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What did he say?:confused:

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I don't think I can, decently, put it on here. Let's just say it had homo-erotic content and was extremely vulgar. It nearly ruined Julian Clarey's career (and it made Norman Lamont's eyes water). :eek:

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ooohhhhhh:o

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The last series of Blackadder & the final moments of the last episode when they went 'over the top',a superb comedy series with a very poignant ending.Also Alan Bleasdales 'Boys from the blackstuff' in the early 80's.
The twin towers attack....hard to believe it was real life & lives were actually bieng lost.

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i think whe lee evans is on the telly!!
i cry with laughter all the way through it!:D
better than half the rubbish on tv

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I was going to mention The Mighty Boosh, it's hilarious in an English eccentric Pythonesque kind of way but I don't think it quite beats The Royle Family.

*it's in the right thread now i think :D*

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I'm loving: That Mitchell & Webb Look. Especially Numberwang :rofl38:

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I was always one jump ahead Mez, as my late father used to say, if you'r buying condoms buy two and be one jump ahead.:D. Like Victor Meldrew said, Iv'e had my moments.;)

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Stepto-and son is been on tv that s one of the best

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i loved the one where albert is getting a wash in the sink , with a packet of flash...:)

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There are lots but among my favorites are :-
Corrie, Emmerdale, Home & Away, Neighbours, EastEnders.
Prisoner Cell Block H
Tenko
Love thy neighbour
Freddie Starr
Thora Herd
Metal Micky