British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Dossa And Joe

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2002
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Caroline Aherne sitcom in the vein of The Royle Family, following 65-year old Australian Joe and his Irish wife, Dossa. Also features Anne Charleston, Michael Caton, Jeanie Drynan, Donal Forde, Robert Bruning and more.

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The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little) TV

The Royle Family

The Royles are a family of couch potatoes who watch television in their dirty living room whilst chatting, arguing, and drinking copious amounts of tea and alcohol.

Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment TV

Early Doors

Sitcom set in a small Manchester pub created by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and the other pub regulars.

One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC TV

One Foot In The Grave

The grumpy complainer and accident prone Victor Meldrew takes early retirement and finds he has far too much time on his hands. His long suffering wife and neighbours just have to grin and bear it.

Frayed. Image shows left to right: Tess Burbeck (Maggie Ireland-Jones), Rufus (Robert Webb), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall), Fiona (Diane Morgan), Jean Cooper (Kerry Armstrong). Credit: Merman, Sky TV

Frayed

Comedy following an Australian woman whose life is turned upside down, and has to confront the truths from her past.

Upright. Image shows left to right: Meg Adams (Milly Alcock), Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin) TV

Upright

Comedy drama following a pair of strangers on a road trip across Australia with a battered upright piano.

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