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Post by Vienna on Mar 26, 2021 13:51:26 GMT
I thought the first series of Reggie Perrin was very good but it fell into the trap of being dragged on too long. They carried it on after Leonard Rossiter's death for one series I believe. I've not watched it myself. Charles. Obviously, I have always preferred Rising Damp to Reggie. Having said that, I have only seen the series once and that was back in the 90s when the BBC repeated most of the episodes. I'll have to give it another viewing sometime Vi
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Post by Arthur Pringle on Mar 26, 2021 16:15:30 GMT
I read the first two Reggin Perrin novels a couple of years ago & enjoyed them, David Nobbs was without doubt one of the best comedy writers, 'A Bit Of A Do' & 'Fairly Secret Army' are also a cut above most tv comedies.
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Post by Nightfly on Apr 8, 2021 22:14:46 GMT
Really enjoyed the first series, but as the other seasons progressed I found they were a bit OTT for my liking - opening the Grot shop etc. The early episodes seemed to be a great portrayal of a middle aged guy going through a mid-life crisis.
I'm glad Lord Emsworth recommends the novels. I bought a couple for the Kindle last year out of curiosity but haven't got round to reading them yet. It will be interesting to compare them to the TV version.
To this day, whenever myself and the wife spot Tim Preece on TV in whatever guise or character he is playing, we always shout "It's the bearded prig" ! I always wondered what his homemade nettle wine would be like.
As for the remake, much as I like Martin Clunes I don't think the revisited version should have been made.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Apr 9, 2021 11:29:34 GMT
I'm reading the books. Having recently read and thoroughly enjoyed The Fall And Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976) and, whilst still enthused by all things Reggie, I headed for the second novel. Needless to say David Nobbs delivers again. The Return of Reginald Perrin (1977) is every bit as funny as the first book. Part of the joy is revisiting my hazy recollections of the BBC television adaptation. Both were written by David Nobbs and so perhaps unsurprisingly are very similar. Another aspect of the pleasure, and in common with much great comedic writing, is the melancholy at the heart of these books. David Nobbs powerfully skewers many of the surreal and absurd aspects of modern life through his highly relateable and convincing everyman character. Emotional depth alongside the laughter - it's quite a feat. That Reggie is supported by a cast of sublime characters, many with memorable catch phrases, only adds to the satisfaction. It's a shame that the books are still overshadowed by the television series as both are brilliant. It won't be long until I complete the trilogy by reading The Better World of Reginald Perrin (1979). Great. Super. 4/5
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