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The Great British Shitcom
by The Great British Shitcom
Watching British sitcoms of the past to see if they've stood the test of time. Hosts: Mark J Winter, Chris Wood & Chris Jones
Episodes
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07 01 Slinger's Day
Bruce Forsyth plays the manager of a department store; the sequel to Tripper's Day picking up the mantle from the late Leonard Rossiter
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07 05 So What Now?
Lee Evans falls over in some funny ways during the 00s. If you're reading this, its possibly the last episode of Shitcom we're doing. Thanks for listening, it really means a lot to us.
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07 04 Not on your Nellie
An old lady inherits a pub from her Dad who is pretending to be severely ill. Oh, and she plays the piano.
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07 03 A Sharp Intake of Breath
The video of this was pretty sketchy at best. David Jason was in this I think?
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07 02 The Worker
A chatty man from the theatre acts in a sitcom about... jobs?
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12 Days of Shitmas 2021: Part 2 - 'Allo 'Allo!
Merry Shitmas, now we're watching the classic 'Allo 'Allo! Mark gambles with Catholocism and Wood's Grandparents adopt a Gorilla.
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12 Days of Shitmas 2021: Part 1 - My Family
We're back for a Christmas special with My Family
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Chelmsford 123
It's the final episode of the series, Jones is hungover, Mark gets annoyed and Wood remains a constant. Rory McGrath & Jimmy Mulville star in this unexpectedly enjoyable finish to our series. In a change to the formula, Mark edited this episode. With 110 minutes of recording to work with for this...
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Health & Efficiency
When you go to a Toby Carvery you'll likely pile your plate up with every food imaginable to make what you'd consider 'the ultimate roast'. This analogy does not apply to Health & Efficiency. This is the story of the guy from 2point4 Children who left Lynn from Alan Partridge at the alter while…
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To The Manor Born
Episode 0604 and we’re watching To The Manor Born. It’s a brand new day of recording as we make our day into the second half of the series. The lads are on top form, with Fanta Zero and Pretzels at the ready. We’re as prepared as we’ll ever be. We went into this sitcom not knowing too much about...
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A Prince Among Men
Chris Barrie plays an ex-footballer turned entrepreneur. If you're familiar with his work, you'll know what to expect. We made the mistake of recording this in the same day as the other two episodes, so at this point, we're very tired (Again, average 5 hours sleep between us). Expect podcasting…
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Queenie’s Castle
Episode 0602 and we’re watching Queenie’s Castle. Two hours in to a day of recording and we’re feeling it. Thankfully, Diana Dors did us proud, surprising us with one of the better sitcoms we’ve seen to date. Queenie Shepherd (Diana Dors) plays the titular character, matriarch to her family of a...
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The Dustbinmen
Episode 0601 and we’re watching The Dustbinmen. Our first podcast since Covid and averaging 5 hours sleep between us, we sat through the premiere (aka Debut) episode of this classic from ’69 (nice). With the main characters names Cheese and Egg, Heavy Breathing, Winston Platt and Eric, we knew...
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Holding the Fort
Today we’ve released episode 6 of series 5 ‘Holding the Fort’. If you’d like to listen, visit the link in the bio, we’d like to hear your thoughts. #holdingthefort #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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Los Dos Bros
Today we’ve released episode 5 of series 5 ‘Los Dos Bros. If you’d like to listen, visit the link in the bio, we’d like to hear your thoughts. #losdosbros #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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Hot Metal
Today we’ve released episode 4 of series 5 ‘Hot Metal’ about a muck-raking tabloid newspaper. If you’d like to listen, visit the link in the bio, we’d like to hear your thoughts. #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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George and The Dragon
Today we’ve released episode 3 of series 5 ‘George and The Dragon’ featuring Sid James. If you’d like to listen, visit the link in the bio, we’d like to hear your thoughts. #sidjames #carryon #dragon #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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The Wackers
Today we’ve released episode 2 of series 5 ‘The Wackers’ featuring a young Keith Chegwin. If you’d like to listen, visit the link in the bio, we’d like to hear your thoughts. #chegwin #keith #wackers #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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Oh No It’s Selwyn Froggitt
Today we’ve launched series 5 with an episode of ‘Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt’. If you’d like to listen, visit the link in the bio, we’d like to hear your thoughts. #selwynfroggitt #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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Series 5 Trailer
We’re back. Shitcom returns next week with series 5. Catchup with all the latest episodes now at bit.ly/shitcom-pod #podcast #shitcom #podcastseries #instapodcast
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NHS Charity: One Foot in The Game (Isolation Special) LIVE: Friday 8th 7pm
Mark will be hosting a live version of One Foot in The Game to raise money for the NHS and you're all invited to play online. It’s free to play but we’re there’s an optional ‘pay what you like’ with all proceeds going to the NHS: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/shitcompod We'll cover…
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Me & My Girl
It’s the last in the series for Shitcom series 4. This week, we watch Series 1 Episode 4 of Me & My Girl, entitled, Home Help. But what are the pressing issues at hand? Mark remembers hearing about a boy born with no bumhole, Wood has a mixup in a Candy shop and Jones re-enacts Superman 2. Enjoy...
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Butterflies
For the penultimate episode of Shitcom, we watch Series 2 Episode 4 of Butterflies, entitled 'A Dog's Life'. (Side note - that means 'miserable existence'.) Listen as the 3 of us desperately attempt to articulate the weighting of drama in a comedy. Such professionals.
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Bless This House
Sid James stars in Seires 1, Episode 8 of ‘Bless This House’ entitled ‘The Day of Rest’. Find out if we think it stands the test of time.
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The Strange World of Gurney Slade
Normally, I'd spend time writing something here. But the truth is - I forgot to prep anything. I'm uploading these episodes late. Apologies. I can't remember much about what went on here. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it. We did. I remember that much.
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Hi-De-Hi
Hello campers, its another episode of Shitcom for you. You’re welcome. This week, it’s Series 1, episode 6 of Hi-De-Hi entitled ‘Charity Begins at Home’. Mark does the longest blink known to man, Jones hosts Who Wants To Be a Millionaire while Wood wishes for even more Mince Pies. Su Pollard wows...
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On The Buses
WE’RE BACK. 3 barely competent unprofessionals talk about more potentially forgotten sitcom classics. This week, it’s Series 3, Episode 1 of On The Buses entitled ‘First Aid’ We discuss Star Wars, Massage Parlour-Chip shops and Wood educates Mark on how to win a war. You won’t be needing your...
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Series 4 Trailer
New year, a new decade, same old Shitcom. We'll be back next month with more potentially forgotten sitcoms classics. Much to the disapproval of Lennonmacca (thanks for the hilarious review you left us) we aim to bring you the same level of 'why do I listen to this?' as ever. For now, enjoy some...
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12 Days of Shitmas 2019: Part 3 - Still Game
With the first two episodes of Christmas dinner and desert lodged firmly in our swollen festive stomachs, we plough straight on into the cold meat sandwich that is ‘Still Game’. Two Scottish OAP's and their views on how it used to be in the old days and how bad it is now in the fictional area of...
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12 Days of Shitmas 2019: Part 2 - Get Some In!
What’s behind the second door of the advent calendar? Why, if it isn’t our old friends Esmonde & Larbey with ‘Get Some In!’. Set in 1955, a sitcom about a group of young men struggling to cope in the RAF. Enjoy the official Shitmas endorsed disco classic that is 'Christmas at Home':...
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12 Days of Shitmas 2019: Part 1 - That's My Boy
Merry Shitmas, here's the first of three audible equivalents of Coal under the Christmas tree. For this festive special, we kick things off with 'That's My Boy'. Amongst the traditional Christmas chat, the Shitcom lads talk about past jobs and debate their ability to deal with an unwarranted…
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Curry and Chips
In the final episode of the series, we decide to watch the video equivalent of Delhi belly in Curry and Chips. An incredibly ill conceived sitcom of good intentions stars a browned up Spike Milligan as half Irish, half Pakistani, Kevin O’Grady. Following a race riot he was accidentally caught up...
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, episode 4 of The Thin Blue Line: Rag Week. Inspector Raymond Fowler (Mr. Bean) has to set up standing order with the bank while having to deal with the shenanigans of local college students and his sex starved partner, Sergeant Patricia Dawkins (PC Wife). His colleague DCI Derek Grim...
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Metal Mickey
In series 1, episode 8, Metal Mickey discovers he can make music and becomes a pop star thanks to a song written by Haley & Janey and some shady managing courtesy of Mr. Jason. Before long the Metal superstar leaves the Wilburforce family behind and moves into his own flat. Wood's cruel ploy of...
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Birds of a Feather
When I'm alone with only dreams of you that won't come true, what'll I do? Listen to this hour of drivel, that's what. The bad boys of podcasting reconvene to expertly and sensitively analyse 'Women's Troubles' - the stunning series 1, episode 4 of Chigwell's very own 'Birds of a Feather'. Whilst...
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Baddiel's Syndrome
Series 1 episode 9 of Baddiel’s Syndrome: Calligrula. David Baddiel gets all new television channels with a satellite so big it literally (not figuratively, literally) moves the very building its grounded in. His only son goes AWOL and takes up calligraphy after quite humbly bragging his teacher...
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Miss Jones and Son
Series 1 episode 1 of Miss Jones and Son: From Here to Maternity. Elizabeth gives birth to baby Roland after a pregnancy so simple, its only narrowly beaten by a medically induced coma. But will life continue to be so simple for this strong independent woman? Is she ready for life as a single...
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The Good Life
Series 1 episode 4 of The Good Life: Pig’s Lib. Tom & Barbara test Margot’s patience by adding to their ever growing mini farm in their garden with, you guessed it, pigs. With a fraction of the recording cut off that can only be described as ‘the good half’ the boys find humour in unknown places.…
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Are You Being Served?
I’m Three… Series 3 that is, Shitcom is back and we’re kicking things off with series 3 episode 8 of Are You Being Served?: New Look The staff decide to give the department store a… new look. How is Mrs Slocombe’s pussy? How many times did they say ‘knickers’? Just how did that pork pie get in…
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12 Days of Shitmas: Part 3 - Fresh Fields
Final festive fun with Shitcom... it's Fresh Fields. Anton Rodgers and Julia McKenzie play William and Hester, a couple suffering 'empty-nest syndrome' with their two grown-up children. When their children can't make it for Christmas they invite friends and parents over for a Christmas to...
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12 Days of Shitmas: Part 2 - Dinnerladies
So this is Shitmas and what have we done? Another year over, another sitcom of dross. Part 2 we're watching Dinnerladies. Bren, as played by the late Victoria Wood, goes on an emotional rollercoaster on what is not only Christmas Eve but her birthday. Will all Bren's wishes come true? (Apologies...
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12 Days of Shitmas: Part 1 - Rising Damp
Ho Ho Ho, Merry Shitmas. Join us for the first of three Christmas specials where firstly we watch Rising Damp. Rigsby, as played by Leonard Rossiter, is feeling lonely on Boxing Day but soon discovers his tenants are also home. With some questionable presents and bad luck under the mistletoe…
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Bottle Boys
UP WITH THE LARK. Closing Series 2 for us is Bottle Boys. Series 2, Episode 7 entitled ‘The Milk Cup Runneth Over’ stars Robin Askwith as David Deacon, football-mad milkman. Perhaps more famous for his bawdy films ‘Confessions of…’ …if that’s your kind of thing. Enjoy. www.greatbritishshitcom.com...
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Brush Strokes
Brush Strokes. Series 6, Episode 4 starring Karl Howman as Jacko. The man who ‘appreciates’ women. Will he find true love? We’ll try find out. Be-cos-of you. These things I do… A, woah-oh. www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Do you like penny whistle? Do you like slapstick comedy? Do you like your ears bleeding? You've come to the right place. This week we watch Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Starring Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer and Michele Dotrice as Betty Spencer. We’re watching Series 1, Episode 4 entitled ‘Going...
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In Sickness And In Health
In honour of the late, great Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave fame, we decided to watch Til Death Do Us Part. Upon realising that's not the right theme tune we instead watched 'In Sickness And In Health'. This weeks episode is In Sickness And In Health, starring Warren Mitchell as Alf Garnett. We’re...
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My Hero
It's Shitcom. This weeks episode is My Hero. Starring Ardal O'Hanlon as Thermoman/George Sunday and Emily Joyce as Janet Dawkins. We’re watching Series 3, Episode 3 entitled ‘Pet Rescue' Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @britishshitcom #shitcom Merchandise thegreatbritishshitcom.teemill.com...
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One Foot in The Grave
Welcome back to The Great British Shitcom: Series 2. Today we’re watching, One Foot in The Grave that stars Victor Meldrew (played by Richard Wilson); a retiree who attracts bad luck, and his long-suffering wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie). We’re watching Series 2, Episode 4 entitled ‘Who Will…
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2point4 Children
In the last of the current series of The Great British Shitcom we find the jackpot we’ve wanted for so long, ‘2point4 Children’. Starring Belinda Lang and the late Gary Olsen. www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom
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Home Improvement
Howdy y'all and welcome to a super special independence day episode of The Great American Shitcom. Today we'll be watching Home Improvement while discussing DIY, socks, and potatoes vs yams. Urhhhhhhh www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom
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Watching British sitcoms of the past to see if they've stood the test of time. Hosts: Mark J Winter, Chris Wood & Chris Jones
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