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You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast

YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING is a podcast all about British sitcoms. Join your hosts Robert Turnbull, Alex Lynch & Tony Black as they discuss classic sitcoms, forgotten gems and curiosities, and dissect the themes, ideas, context and meaning of the comedies we have grown up with... A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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30. Blackadder 40th(ish)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2024/02/01

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING: A BRITISH SITCOM PODCASTBlackadder is 40! (well, 40 and a bit!)From writers RICHARD CURTIS and BEN ELTON, staring ROWAN ATKINSON and TONY ROBINSON (to name but a few) BLACKADDER tells the story of The Blackadder Dynasty, one of the most important and influential families in British history.Starting in 1983 and spanning into the new Millennium, BLACKADDER is made up of 4 series, a couple of specials, sketches and a (short) film, so there’s a lot to talk about

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29. YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING and SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE...

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2024/01/18

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Or is it? Because in this episode we’re joined by MARK ADAMS and CARL BRYAN from SHIPWRECKED & COMATOSE: A RED DWARF PODCAST as part of the WE MADE THIS 5th anniversary celebrations.The subject of our epic crossover is the 1993 Grant/Nayler sitcom (pilot) THE 10%ERS. Set in the offices of a fictional theatrical agency and staring CLIVE FRANCIS, BENADICT TAYLOR and ELIZABETH BENNET, it tells the story of a group of

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You Have Been Watching: 2024 Trailer!

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2024/01/11

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.We've been away a little while but we're back, with a whole new line up of episodes! In this minisode we outline what to expect in 2024 and give you a taste of things to come!-Our subscriber teir EXTRA LAUGHS is currently being ported over to a new host but watch this space for details on signing up to get early access to episodes, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners.Support the show here:

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28. Recasting

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2024/01/11

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.In this episode, we take a look at the interesting quirk of sitcom recasting and how it affects a show when a cast member unexpectedly leaves!Whether recasting the same role or introducing a new character, changing things up can often be a good thing but does it always work?Everything from ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES through to CUCKOO gets a nod as we talk the pros and cons of recasting and in some cases, you might even think it makes

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27. The Windsors (Coronation Special)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/05/11

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.In this episode, tying into the recent Coronation of King Charles III, Tony Black & Robert Turnbull elevate themselves to discuss The Windsors, Channel 4's perky farcical satire about the British Royal Family, which has been running since 2016.They focus on the recent Coronation special, discuss caricature, wax lyrical about the actors involved, but question if it really has enough teeth.-Remember: subscribe to EXTRA LAUGHS

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PREVIEW: Extra Laughs - April 2023

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/04/27

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Today we present a sneak peek at the latest episodes of EXTRA LAUGHS, our subscription tier, as a taster of what you can expect if you're able to support the podcast financially for a small amount per month.In this episode, Tony & Rob cover bonus topics including Comic Relief 2023, the British-influenced American comedy of Ted Lasso & Shrinking, and the 1979 short comedy film, Le Petomane.We already have additional bonus

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PREVIEW: Extra Laughs - The Return of Basil Fawlty,...

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/04/13

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Today we present a sneak peek at the first bonus episode of EXTRA LAUGHS, our subscription tier, as a taster of what you can expect if you're able to support the podcast financially for a small amount per month.In this episode, aired in March 2023, Tony & Rob discuss upcoming sitcom reboots that have been announced including the return of Basil Fawlty, more listening from Dr. Frasier Crane, and very recently the announcement

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26. Rev. (2010-2014)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/04/06

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.In this episode, Tony Black & Robert Turnbull, as Easter beckons, join the congregation to examine REV., the ecclesiastical BBC sitcom starring Tom Hollander & Olivia Colman which ran from 2010-2014.Along the way, they discuss the role of the church in modern day life, the career trajectory of the stars of the show, and much much more...-Remember: subscribe to EXTRA LAUGHS for early access to episodes, ad-free listening

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25. Up Pompeii! (1969-1970, 1975, 1991)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/03/23

Greetings citizens and welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.In this episode, Tony Black & Robert Turnbull travel back to ancient Pompeii--or should that be the very early 1970s--to discuss bawdy Frankie Howerd-starring sitcom UP POMPEII!, which ran through the 1970s and was rebooted briefly in the early 1990s.Along the way they discuss Howerd's career, stage musicals, Carry On films, proto-Blackadders and the fascinating history of one of British comedy's

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Introducing... You Have Been Watching: Extra Laughs

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/03/16

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they introduce their brand new subscription tier, EXTRA LAUGHS.You can enjoy bonus episodes just for subscribers, early episode releases of the main show, and ad-free listening. Sign up now right here: https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/you-have-been-watchingHost / EditorTony BlackCo-HostRobert TurnbullSign up for EXTRA LAUGHS

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24. Sitcom to Film Adaptations (Part 2)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/03/09

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they look, in the second of a two-part episode, at film adaptations of classic and not so classic sitcoms.Counting down from their 5-1 choices in a Top Ten list, they discuss movies including THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN'S APOCALYPSE, BLESS THIS HOUSE, STEPTOE & SON, ALAN PARTRIDGE: ALPHA PAPA and many more...Host / EditorTony BlackCo-HostRobert TurnbullSupport the We Made This

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62:03

23. Sitcom to Film Adaptations (Part 1)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/03/02

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they look, in the first of a two-part episode, at film adaptations of classic and not so classic sitcoms.Counting down from their 10-6 choices in a Top Ten list, they discuss movies including DAD'S ARMY, BEAN, GEORGE & MILDRED, HOLIDAY ON THE BUSES (no, we're not joking!) and many more.Don't miss Part 2 as they discuss their 5-1 choices...Host / EditorTony

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22. Just Good Friends (1983-1986)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2023/02/16

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull, in their first new episode of 2023, as they celebrate Valentine's week with a trip into the romantic world of John Sullivan's JUST GOOD FRIENDS, one of the sitcom sensations of the 1980s starring Paul Nicholas & Jan Francis...Host / EditorTony BlackCo-HostRobert TurnbullSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisTwitter: @yhbwatchingpodWe

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21. Christmas Special 2022: Men Behaving Badly's...

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/12/24

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about the British television sitcom.In this special Christmas episode, your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull each choose a favourite festive comedy special and discuss why they love it, with some analysis thrown in.Tony went lowbrow (again) with Men Behaving Badly's 'Jingle Balls' and Rob went (sort of again) highbrow with all three of The Vicar of Dibley Christmas specials in 1996, 1999 & 2004.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Host /

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20. The Young Ones (1982-1984)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/11/24

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of anarchic early 80s comedy THE YOUNG ONES, featuring the next generation of alternative comedians lampooning the sitcom stable in unique fashion.They are joined by special guest Richard Latto, BBC producer behind the new 40th anniversary Blu-ray set, who talks about the show and the exciting new extras included on the release.Host / EditorTony

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19. Absolutely Fabulous (1992-2016) (Pt 2)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/11/03

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS by discussing Jennifer Saunders' popular comedy which ran from 1992-2012, in the second of a two-part episode.In two weeks time, join Tony as he is joined by Richard Latto, producer of a new BBC release of THE YOUNG ONES, to discuss the show as it turns 30 years old...Host / EditorTony BlackCo-HostRobert TurnbullSupport the

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18. Absolutely Fabulous (1992-2016) (Pt 1)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/11/01

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS by discussing Jennifer Saunders' popular comedy which ran from 1992-2012, in the first of a two-part episode.In two days time, join Tony & Rob as they continue their exploration of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS into its later years...Host / EditorTony BlackCo-HostRobert TurnbullSupport the We Made This podcast network on

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17. 100 Years of BBC Sitcom

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/10/13

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they celebrate the 100th year centenary of the BBC by looking at the broad sweep of BBC sitcom.Going back all the way to the late 1940s, we cover the sweep of key decades across the 20th century where BBC comedy helped shape the social fabric of a changing nation, from Alf Garnett's counter-cultural railing in the 1960s, to Basil Fawlty's latent imperial anxiety across the 70s, and

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16. Whoops Apocalypse! (1982)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/09/29

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of WHOOPS APOCALYPSE! by discussing David Renwick & Andrew Marshall's cult comedy from 1982.A satire of the end of the world, the series features a feckless US President under the spell of a fundamentalist, a decaying Soviet state of old men and cloned replacements, and a bonkers British Prime Minister who believes he is Superman. The show

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15. Hippies (1999)

You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast ·

2022/09/15

Welcome back to YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING, a podcast about British sitcoms.Join your hosts Tony Black & Robert Turnbull as they travel back to 1999 (or maybe 1969) to discuss Arthur Mathews' short-lived BBC sitcom, HIPPIES.Set at the end of the 60s, featuring Simon Pegg, Sally Phillips, Julian Rhind-Tutt & Darren Boyd as an assortment of middle-class hippies running a counterculture magazine, the series confronts many of the cliches of the era - fashion, hair, festivals etc... but whether it truly

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