British Comedies
Airs: Mon - Fri 7:30pm WGBH 44 & Sat 8-11pm WGBH 2
WGBH tickles the funny bone of comedy fans with the best programs the British Isles has to offer. BRITISH COMEDY is one of WGBH's most popular program genres.
Sample Programs
Keeping Up Appearances
For social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket, always creating the right impression is vital. She goes to great lengths in trying to impress neighbors, friends and those of high status. Unfortunately her poor relations always turn up unexpectedly, causing Hyacinth embarrassment and preventing her from creating that all important perfect impression.
As Time Goes By
Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, the series follows the relationship between two former lovers who meet unexpectedly after not being in contact for 38 years. They are separated by a misunderstanding but meet again by chance when Lionel needs a secretary from Jean's firm. He takes her daughter, Judy, out on a date and discovers she is Jean's daughter. The two reunite and fall back in love.
Sample Programs
Keeping Up Appearances
For social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket, always creating the right impression is vital. She goes to great lengths in trying to impress neighbors, friends and those of high status. Unfortunately her poor relations always turn up unexpectedly, causing Hyacinth embarrassment and preventing her from creating that all important perfect impression.
As Time Goes By
Starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer, the series follows the relationship between two former lovers who meet unexpectedly after not being in contact for 38 years. They are separated by a misunderstanding but meet again by chance when Lionel needs a secretary from Jean's firm. He takes her daughter, Judy, out on a date and discovers she is Jean's daughter. The two reunite and fall back in love.
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