spoof of the classic 1970s drama series Secret Army. A throwback to an earlier era during the 1980s heyday of alternative comedy, the show's decidedly un-PC mix ...
spoof of the classic 1970s drama series Secret Army. A throwback to an earlier era during the 1980s heyday of alternative comedy, the show's decidedly un-PC mix ...
spoof of the classic 1970s drama series Secret Army. A throwback to an earlier era during the 1980s heyday of alternative comedy, the show's decidedly un-PC mix of bedroom farce and crudely drawn national stereotypes was subsequently stretched over nine series in all (1984-1992), making it TV's successor to the long-running Carry On series. 'Allo 'Allo was not only similarly preoccupied with seaside postcard humour, it was also blessed with a cracking ensemble cast (including Carry On veteran Kenneth Connor) whose sheer energy eked out comic gold from even the laziest jokes about humourless Germans, cowardly Italians, "Tally ho!" Brits and onion-selling Frenchmen. Like Croft & Lloyd's Are You Being Served, it was the cast interaction more than the material itself that produced the laughs. Despite its determination never to vary the formula from week to week, the show had at least one virtue--it wasn't afraid to offend anyone. --Mark Walker
spoof of the classic 1970s drama series Secret Army. A throwback to an earlier era during the 1980s heyday of alternative comedy, the show's decidedly un-PC mix of bedroom farce and crudely drawn national stereotypes was subsequently stretched over nine series in all (1984-1992), making it TV's successor to the long-running Carry On series. 'Allo 'Allo was not only similarly preoccupied with seaside postcard humour, it was also blessed with a cracking ensemble cast (including Carry On veteran Kenneth Connor) whose sheer energy eked out comic gold from even the laziest jokes about humourless Germans, cowardly Italians, "Tally ho!" Brits and onion-selling Frenchmen. Like Croft & Lloyd's Are You Being Served, it was the cast interaction more than the material itself that produced the laughs. Despite its determination never to vary the formula from week to week, the show had at least one virtue--it wasn't afraid to offend anyone. --Mark Walker
" Good Moaning" Review of'Allo 'Allo - Series 3 And 4 (Box Set)by
goldfishlou
Advantages: Silly, cheap and fun with a range of amusing accents. Disadvantages: Silly. Slightly dated. No extras, unlike the US edition.
...maka'.
A little history; 'Allo 'Allo, which started in 1984, is actually a tribute to an older TV series, Secret Army (1977-1979). Somehow, the show hits the sweet spot between 'incredibly offensive to practically everybody' and 'lovably daft', with its merciless portrayal of hopeless stereotypes and national traits, and of course its famous method of dealing with the language barrier - simply speak with the accent of the language you're speaking ... ...were Jeremy Lloyd and the prolific David Croft, who also wrote for shows such as Hi-De-Hi, Dad's Army and You Rang, M'Lord?
I recommend this box set for anybody who hasn't seen the show for a good long time. Beware, though. It is possible to overdose on 'Allo 'Allo! ...
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