British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Life Beyond The Box

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2003
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

Mockumentaries about the lives of two of British sitcom's greats, Margo Leadbetter (The Good Life) and Norman Stanley Fletcher (Porridge). Stars Bill Nighy.

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Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC TV

Porridge

Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade.

The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC TV

The Good Life

After Tom Good becomes disillusioned with his life, he packs in his job and he and his wife attempt to live a completely self-sufficient life in suburbia.

Whatever Happened To Harry Hill?. Image shows left to right: Big Brother Alan (Al Murray), Harry Hill. Credit: Lucky Features TV

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Brian Pern. Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC TV

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Norbert Smith - A Life. Sir Norbert Smith (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

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