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Title: Absolutely
Post by: Rob Baker on April 11, 2008, 10:25:14 PM
Anyone remember 'Absolutely' , the Channel 4 comedy series from the early 90's?  It was a sketch show with a mostly Scottish cast  and I reckon is one of the funniest shows ever made.

My favourites are John Sparkes' characters - Frank Hovis ('on the lavatory with Frank Hovis') and the old man (Bert Bastard) and 'Man with a Twitch'.  Also look out for the Stoneybridge councillors, and the Welsh couple, Denzil and Gwenedd.  Brilliant stuff.

Bert Bastard - Over 80's Disco :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etm2bGMILfE

Good news if you were a fan as it's out next month on DVD.  There's some clips on www.absolutelyandy.com/absolutely/videoclips/index.htm   
Title: Re: Absolutely
Post by: Mince on April 11, 2008, 10:44:26 PM
Stoney Bridge!

One of my utter favourites!

"I like that wallpaper, but do you have anything that's nearer?"

"You're a doctor then? I'm a doctor now!"

There was a spin off with two of the characters which I believe was called Mr Don and Mr George.
Title: Re: Absolutely
Post by: Malc on April 13, 2008, 01:16:50 PM
Unfortunately the series was on when I was over here, but I did pick up on many of the sketches, maybe it was shown on satellite/cable or whatever.

I loved the Welsh couple, very Spike Milligan in tone, but didn't think the Little Girl monologues worked at all.
Title: Re: Absolutely
Post by: Fyodor on April 14, 2008, 06:34:57 PM
Was there an unusual welsh chap in there somewhere?
Title: Re: Absolutely
Post by: Mince on April 14, 2008, 06:47:12 PM
Was there an unusual welsh chap in there somewhere?

No, it was just a Welsh chap.
Title: Re: Absolutely
Post by: Max on April 14, 2008, 07:36:00 PM
Loved Absolutely.

Calum Gilhooley, Frank Hovis.


Ah Shadwell, happy memories of him and his girlfriend Gravel.
Think he hoped for a Rhonda 500 motorbike.

Oh and the blind school dentist.    ;D
Title: Re: Absolutely
Post by: Fyodor on April 15, 2008, 09:36:53 AM
Was there an unusual welsh chap in there somewhere?

No, it was just a Welsh chap.
Of course. I remember now. Thanks.