Good points, and I certainly accept that some shows have been cut off beofre their time.
however, I still think that this harsh system serves to eliminate poor work and failing shows. The cost will be that one or two will be cut off unduly - unfortunate, but better than countless shows being allowed to go on when they clearly are not working.
I think there's probably an awful lot of dreary and ordinary shows that trundle on for years in the states, but the channels here tend to cherry pick the best ones for us to watch.
Possibly (probably) on the minor networks. Certainly not on the majors.
Quote: chipolata @ May 16 2008, 10:57 AM BSTI think there's probably an awful lot of dreary and ordinary shows that trundle on for years in the states, but the channels here tend to cherry pick the best ones for us to watch.
Frasier went through a very mediocre period towards the end before coming back with a strong-ish final series.
You're right, it did. It really rallied towards the end and got back to what had made it so great in the first place.
May I thank all of those who have made suggestions as to which sitcoms they would bring back...
Perfect World.
Perfect World. Perfect World. Perfect World. Perfect World.
My God, I want more episodes.
Quote: Aaron @ May 17 2008, 1:08 PM BSTPerfect World.
Perfect World. Perfect World. Perfect World. Perfect World.
My God, I want more episodes.
I saw an episode of this from S2 being filmed at Television Centre - I was a fan as well until then. I got 6 tickets and took some of my work colleagues ... they never wanted to go anywhere else with me after that! 
Same happened with I'm Alan Partridge .. the curse of the 2nd series!
No, the second series isn't quite up to the standards of the first. I never really warmed to the office's makeover. But it still makes me laugh out very loud, very frequently, and I really wish that they'd made more than just two series'!
You didn't like series 2 Alan Partridge??
Quote: zooo @ May 17 2008, 1:39 PM BSTYou didn't like series 2 Alan Partridge??
I didn't say I didn't like it - just that it wasn't anywhere near as good as the first. Also the episode I saw being filmed had the majority of the action set in the trailer and, incredibly, the set was out of sight of the studio audience!
Oh, well fair enough then.
How silly.
Quote: zooo @ May 17 2008, 1:39 PM BSTYou didn't like series 2 Alan Partridge??
Series two ruled. As did series one. I want a third series, so Id bring this back, as long as the original writing team were all back.
Quote: Aaron @ May 10 2008, 12:03 AM BSTQuite easily!
I wouldn't say it was a northern thing. I'm northern and I like Terry and June - well to a point, and I hate Spaced.
As for Fawlty Towers being crap!
Erm......no it isn't. 
The only thing I can see about it that is a bit dated is the decor and fashions, but the comedy and timing is great. Well written, good characters and acting.
My only grumble is the inclusion on the DVD of a certain racist word, several times in the same scene, they should have cut it or at least warned that it may offend on the DVD cover or at the start of the ep.
Yes I know it was years ago when things were different, but I think it was a bit too far for today, a warning would have done so I would have expected it.
Partridge possibly for a 3rd series. I didn't think the 2nd was as great as the 1st but still very good and I still think there'd been enough meat on the particular bone to maybe do another. Agree with what Stotty said.