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Title: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Peachy on 02 June 2010, 23:01:02
The BBC has confirmed that it is axing comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine after 37 years.
The final run will feature long-time cast member Peter Sallis as Norman Clegg, alongside Russ Abbott (Hobbo) and Brian Murphy (Alvin)
I supppose it had to happen.
RIP LOTSW :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Andy B on 02 June 2010, 23:03:33
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The BBC has confirmed that it is axing comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine after 37 years.
The final run will feature long-time cast member Peter Sallis as Norman Clegg, alongside Russ Abbott (Hobbo) and Brian Murphy (Alvin)
I supppose it had to happen.
RIP LOTSW :'( :'( :'(

They should have axed it years ago, it was well past its sell by date. I did used to watch it years ago, but it's been dragged along for far too long now.  ;)
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Banjax on 02 June 2010, 23:07:26
I thought it had been axed years ago  :o

Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: albitz on 02 June 2010, 23:35:04
Great news. :y It should have been axed after the first series imo.Every episode is a very slight variation on the previous one. ::) :D
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: jonnycool on 02 June 2010, 23:40:47
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Great news. :y It should have been axed after the first series imo.Every episode is a very slight variation on the previous one. ::) :D

Hear, hear  ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: BigAl on 03 June 2010, 00:19:00
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Great news. :y It should have been axed after the first series imo.Every episode is a very slight variation on the previous one. ::) :D
how does this differ from eastside, brookstreet, corrienders ?

Ooh i ! know it was funny ;)
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: BigAl on 03 June 2010, 00:22:13
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Great news. :y It should have been axed after the first series imo.Every episode is a very slight variation on the previous one. ::) :D
just to be pedantic,
cancel the following programs:-
news
weather
soaps
documentaries
reality
films

welcome to wall to wall "test card" - all episodes are the same   ;D ;D

Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Chris_H on 03 June 2010, 09:42:07
I never watched an episode right through.

Did enjoy The Two Ronnies taking the rise out of it though.
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 03 June 2010, 12:25:55
I must admit that whilst it was great in it's day, to keep it slogging on for so long was a mistake as it became weaker, with it's original appeal long past.

Let us just remember though its great funny days!  RIP :-* :-*
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 June 2010, 13:55:18
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The BBC has confirmed that it is axing comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine after 37 years.The final run will feature long-time cast member Peter Sallis as Norman Clegg, alongside Russ Abbott (Hobbo) and Brian Murphy (Alvin)
I supppose it had to happen.
RIP LOTSW :'( :'( :'(

.......and 2346 ferret down the trousers jokes. :-/ :-/
total crap...... ;) ;)
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 03 June 2010, 13:57:15
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I must admit that whilst it was great in it's day, to keep it slogging on for so long was a mistake as it became weaker, with it's original appeal long past.

Let us just remember though its great funny days!  RIP :-* :-*

.......4th August 1977...was the only one I can think of Lizzie...... ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: jereboam on 03 June 2010, 14:13:27
Not a very interesting "sit" and no detectable "com" as far as I am concerned.

Won't be missed by me. :)
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: eliteomegaman on 03 June 2010, 14:14:29
I for one never liked it from day one BUT u have to remember that the 'older' generation loved it & that's why it went on for soooooo long  :o

I preferred, and still love, watching Dads Army & the repeats ..... classic british comedy - don't panic Pikey!!!!

Think i'd better sit in a darkened cupboard to cool down!!  :y
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Peachy on 03 June 2010, 14:15:55
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I for one never liked it from day one BUT u have to remember that the 'older' generation loved it & that's why it went on for soooooo long  :o

I preferred, and still love, watching Dads Army & the repeats ..... classic british comedy - don't panic Pikey!!!!

Think i'd better sit in a darkened cupboard to cool down!!  :y
I have a lot of Dad's Army on DVD, and masses of complete series, on dvd, 3000 last time we counted ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Sixstring on 03 June 2010, 14:19:08
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I for one never liked it from day one BUT u have to remember that the 'older' generation loved it & that's why it went on for soooooo long  :o

I preferred, and still love, watching Dads Army & the repeats ..... classic british comedy - don't panic Pikey!!!!

Think i'd better sit in a darkened cupboard to cool down!!  :y
I have a lot of Dad's Army on DVD, and masses of complete series, on dvd, 3000 last time we counted ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
That's so sad.........you need a hobby.
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Vamps on 03 June 2010, 21:41:27
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I for one never liked it from day one BUT u have to remember that the 'older' generation loved it & that's why it went on for soooooo long  :o

I preferred, and still love, watching Dads Army & the repeats ..... classic british comedy - don't panic Pikey!!!!

Think i'd better sit in a darkened cupboard to cool down!!  :y
I have a lot of Dad's Army on DVD, and masses of complete series, on dvd, 3000 last time we counted ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
That's so sad.........you need a hobby.

She has found OOF.......... :D :D :D :y
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: PhilRich on 03 June 2010, 22:22:32
They don't like it up 'em you know Sir! ;D ;)
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: miggy on 03 June 2010, 22:25:15
Thank god for that....LAST of the summer wine :y :y
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: Olympia5776 on 03 June 2010, 22:59:59
Sorry but I think it's a pity it is being dropped.
Not because I watch it but for the many older people who do enjoy it because of it's gentle ,simple format. They have to be considered too when it comes down to it and not many of them will laugh at the alternative " comedy " sitcoms on offer.
Title: Re: A Sad Day for Sitcoms.
Post by: tidla on 03 June 2010, 23:30:11
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The BBC has confirmed that it is axing comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine after 37 years.
The final run will feature long-time cast member Peter Sallis as Norman Clegg, alongside Russ Abbott (Hobbo) and Brian Murphy (Alvin)
I supppose it had to happen.
RIP LOTSW :'( :'( :'(

never saw him in it. just as well.

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