Ian Wolf
Monday 21st August 2006 11:58pm
Stockton-on-Tees
2,839 posts
I think that "Green Wing" is the best sitcom written so far in the 21st century, mind you as there are still 94 years to go, there may be better shows to come.
I love for many reasons. I love it because of the scale of the programme. Hour-long episodes, 13 regular characters, 8 writers!
The editing style, speeding up and slowing down footage gives it a sharper edge.
The characters range greatly, from Caroline and Mac who are quite realistic, to Alan and Sue who are completely of the wall.
I love the style of the show, an eligant sitcom/sketch/hospital soap opera cross, with no medical story lines.
I like the running-gags, such as Alan's relationship with Joanna, Caroline's bad luck, and the great sport that is Guyball.
I also love the actors in the show, mainly Tamsin Greig, but their all great, espcially when you consider that some of the scene are improvised.