The League of Gentlemen (fan, member, shows)

cardboard adolescent · 02-19-2008, 12:21 AM

british sitcom/sketch comedy from the late 90's, which i've heard described as "the thinking man's little britain," which i can't attest to the accuracy of since i've never seen Little Britain. nevertheless, it's a brilliant show that blends dark humor and over-the-top absurdist comedy. i think i have jackhammer to thank for introducing me to it? in any case, it's a clear indication that i've been overlooking a lot of great british entertainment (not that you can really blame me, i don't exactly get exposed to it very often)

**Seltzer** · 02-19-2008, 12:30 AM

Haha yes, League of Gentlemen is brilliant. In fact it's one of my favourite shows... I've seen all three seasons (a fair few episodes more than once). I have LoG Live at Drury and LoG Apocalypse but I haven't watched them yet.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 02-19-2008, 11:03 AM

I remember when all Mark Gatiss was known for was writing Doctor Who fan fiction.

cardboard adolescent · 02-19-2008, 12:26 PM

i tried to get some doctor who but all i could find was the remake

GravitySlips · 02-19-2008, 04:04 PM

I've never seen this, but I will say that Little Britain is a deplorable show and horrendously overrated in Britain.

My friend is into this, I'll maybe borrow it from him.

**Seltzer** · 02-19-2008, 05:46 PM

I don't mind Little Britain - it's very repetitive and definitely overrated, but it has its moments. It's definitely one of the worst British comedies I've seen, but that still makes it better than half of what's on TV over here.

Anyway CA, check out Black Books if you haven't already. It's not black comedy as such, but centers around a charmingly misanthropic drunkard who owns a bookshop, his bearded servant man-thing and their sex crazed impulsive female friend. It's full of biting sarcasm.

cardboard adolescent · 02-20-2008, 12:11 AM

sounds right up my alley

right-track · 02-20-2008, 11:12 AM

Black Books was brilliant.

pheurton · 02-20-2008, 04:58 PM

Here's a nice name drop for you, the village it was filmed in is where I live.
It literally ****ed the place up with tourists poking fun at the locals. Eh I hate that word.

ProggyMan · 02-20-2008, 08:23 PM

I thought this was a thread on Robert Fripp...

02-19-2008, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent the stoner and the stoned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 3,453	The League of Gentlemen british sitcom/sketch comedy from the late 90's, which i've heard described as "the thinking man's little britain," which i can't attest to the accuracy of since i've never seen Little Britain. nevertheless, it's a brilliant show that blends dark humor and over-the-top absurdist comedy. i think i have jackhammer to thank for introducing me to it? in any case, it's a clear indication that i've been overlooking a lot of great british entertainment (not that you can really blame me, i don't exactly get exposed to it very often) __________________ !.?

02-19-2008, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Seltzer Art Vandelay Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,777	Haha yes, League of Gentlemen is brilliant. In fact it's one of my favourite shows... I've seen all three seasons (a fair few episodes more than once). I have LoG Live at Drury and LoG Apocalypse but I haven't watched them yet. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson (finally updated WOO) \| Last.fm \| RYM \| The Software Condition (my coding blog)

02-19-2008, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Urban Hatemonger 4th Best Guitarist Ever Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 13,677	I remember when all Mark Gatiss was known for was writing Doctor Who fan fiction. __________________ "In case you're wondering who this funny old bloke is, I'm the one who comes on Radio 1 late at night and plays records made by sulky Belgian art students in basements dying of TB." John Peel

02-19-2008, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent the stoner and the stoned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 3,453	i tried to get some doctor who but all i could find was the remake __________________ !.?

02-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Seltzer Art Vandelay Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,777	I don't mind Little Britain - it's very repetitive and definitely overrated, but it has its moments. It's definitely one of the worst British comedies I've seen, but that still makes it better than half of what's on TV over here. Anyway CA, check out Black Books if you haven't already. It's not black comedy as such, but centers around a charmingly misanthropic drunkard who owns a bookshop, his bearded servant man-thing and their sex crazed impulsive female friend. It's full of biting sarcasm. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson (finally updated WOO) \| Last.fm \| RYM \| The Software Condition (my coding blog)

02-19-2008, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,324	I've never seen this, but I will say that Little Britain is a deplorable show and horrendously overrated in Britain. My friend is into this, I'll maybe borrow it from him.

02-20-2008, 12:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent the stoner and the stoned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 3,453	sounds right up my alley __________________ !.?

02-20-2008, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
pheurton n/a Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,002	Here's a nice name drop for you, the village it was filmed in is where I live. It literally ****ed the place up with tourists poking fun at the locals. Eh I hate that word.

02-20-2008, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,948	I thought this was a thread on Robert Fripp... __________________ I loved you when you opened Like a lily to the heat. I´m just another snowman Standing in the rain and sleet, Who loved you with his frozen love His second-hand physique - With all he is, and all he was A thousand kisses deep. Speak softly and carry a big stick. You will go far.

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