Absolutely

[Rob Baker]

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   

[Mince]

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.

[Malc]

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.

[Fyodor]

Was there an unusual welsh chap in there somewhere?

[Mince]

Was there an unusual welsh chap in there somewhere?

No, it was just a Welsh chap.

[Max]

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.   

[Fyodor]

Was there an unusual welsh chap in there somewhere?

No, it was just a Welsh chap.

Of course. I remember now. Thanks.