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Alan Waldman : ‘My Hero’ is Droll Britcom About Alien Superhero Adapting to English Town Life
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: A very funny cast supports comic laffmasters Ardal O’Hanlon and James Dreyfus in 51 highly original episodes. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | May 21, 2013 [In his weekly column, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Ardal O'Hanlon, British Television, Criticism, James Dreyfus, My Hero, Vintage Television
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Alan Waldman : ‘Wire in the Blood’ is a Gripping British Crime Series
Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: Robson Green is powerful as an eccentric, troubled clinical psychologist who helps police solve gruesome Yorkshire crimes. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | May 14, 2013 [In his … Continue reading
Alan Waldman : ‘Fawlty Towers’ is a Dozen Classic Comic Gems
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Former Monty Python star John Cleese and wife Connie Booth carefully crafted 12 unforgettable, hilarious episodes. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | May 7, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, British Television, Connie Booth, Criticism, Fawlty Towers, John Cleese, Monty Python, Vintage Television
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Alan Waldman : Brit Crime Series ‘Cracker’ is a Gripping, Off-Beat Winner
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Former comedy star Robbie Coltrane is outstanding as an obese, alcoholic, degenerate gambler and psychologist who profiles sicko criminals for the Manchester Police. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | April … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : Two Very Funny, Politically Incisive British Series That Are Well Worth Watching
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne are outstanding as a British Minister and his civil servant nemesis in Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | April … Continue reading
Alan Waldman : ‘A Touch of Frost’ Was Excellent, Clever British Cop Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Beloved comedy star David Jason achieved new and long-running acclaim as crusty, amusing detective inspector Frost. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | April 16, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ Is One of the Funniest and Most Popular Britcoms Ever
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Dawn French heads a hilarious cast in a series about a female clergywoman in a quirky small town. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | April 18, 2013 [In his weekly … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, British Television, Criticism, Dawn French, Richard Curtis, Vicar of Dibley, Vintage Television
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Alan Waldman : ‘Inspector Morse’ and Sequel ‘Inspector Lewis’ are Smart, Taut British Mystery Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: The great John Thaw and amiable Kevin Whately star in two gripping series from respected mystery writer Colin Dexter. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 26, 2013 [In his … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : Leonard Rossiter is Incandescent in Hilarious Britcom ‘Rising Damp’
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Strong cast and remarkable writing mark this outstanding 1974-1978 British TV comedy series. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 17, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : The Last Three Seasons of ‘Blackadder’ Are Astonishingly Funny
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: England’s two best TV writers, Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, crafted a small-screen classic. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 26, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘MI-5’ is a Gripping, Timely Brit Counterspy TV Series
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Enjoy 10 seasons of a great, well-made thriller ripped from the headlines. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 13, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman reviews some of … Continue reading
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Alan Waldman : ‘Waiting for God’ is My Favorite TV Sitcom Ever!
Waldman’s film and TVtreasures you may have missed: Graham Crowden and Stephanie Cole are priceless as feisty seniors in an English retirement home. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | February 6, 2013 [In his weekly column, Alan Waldman … Continue reading
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