A nice last episode; whatever the nay-sayers think. I would say this is a genuinly good and different show; full of great actors who get their characters across as fully formed people with even only the odd line here or there scattered through an episode. Too gentle for most, especially most on here perhaps, but its a good show. Loved David Mitchells man to man chat, and the genuinly quite moving speech he made at the wedding.
I did not not see any episodes of the new series.
particularly dislike the snidey mental heath learning disability gags
Quote: sootyj @ February 2, 2008, 9:04 PMparticularly dislike the snidey mental heath learning disability gags
Dawn French's character is quite a juvenile stereotype isn't it. A one-dimentional sort of character that is the sort of thing you could expect someone in a school playground to think up, not a TV script 
Anyway, thanks to everyone who posted up messages of support for the show in an attempt to keep a balance on this thread. I guess it's not a terrible program... if you look at it from a comedy drama perspective. It's just not funny enough to be a sitcom in my view.
I am pleased to say I've never seen the awful show! 
Sorry I may look sad to you all but I live in darkest Devon and I find this program truly amusing and living in a rural community can relate to most of this especially being involved in rural community life and its obscure political controversies like the church having too many coffee mornings etc. sorry its not for all but hey we don't all live in Albert square. can't wait for series 3
Hello ktc0412. I have say I enjoy it as well though you can probably relate to it more from where you live. Personally I find the light and funny nature of the show helps to wind down the week nicely. A good end to the series.
I agree that your locality and background might be important when watching this sitcom. I love it. I was bought up in a rural village and can see many of the villagers, and in deed my family, mirrored in the character in this well written, perfectly observed comedy.
I just hope there will be a third series.
Well at very least, it's good to see a show that's aimed squarely at rural communities, rather than us suburban types. 
Does anyone know whether there will be a third series of Jam and Jerusalem?
I've not heard anything Kes. I doubt a decision has been made yet, but they'd need to be filming over the summer I guess, so expect something soon. Either way, keep checking our news pages.
I caught the start of Calendar Girls the other day and it's obvious to see where the basis for J & J came from.
It seems that everyone hates jam and jerusalem but Ive got to disagree its not a sitcom as such but i find it really funny and so does my partner am ordering the dvd!
Well, guess it must be me. I think it's excellent. A total gem. Like Barney, i will ALSO be ordering the DVDs. The videos are getting worn out. Hurrah for the wit and wisdom of Jennifer Saunders and the brilliant acting of all the cast. Yah-boo to all the detractors.
There are quite a few Jam and Jerusalem supporters now actually. Surprising, but the second series did grow on me. Still didn't really find it funny though.
