The Great British Shitcom

It’s the last in the series for Shitcom series 4. This week, we watch Series 1 Episode 4 of Me & My Girl, entitled, Home Help. But what are the pressing issues at hand? Mark remembers hearing about a boy born with no bumhole, Wood has a mixup in a Candy shop and Jones re-enacts Superman 2. Enjoy yourself, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We’ll be back later in the year probably.

For the penultimate episode of Shitcom, we watch Series 2 Episode 4 of Butterflies, entitled 'A Dog's Life'. (Side note - that means 'miserable existence'.)  Listen as the 3 of us desperately attempt to articulate the weighting of drama in a comedy. Such professionals.

Sid James stars in Seires 1, Episode 8 of ‘Bless This House’ entitled ‘The Day of Rest’. Find out if we think it stands the test of time.

Normally, I'd spend time writing something here. But the truth is - I forgot to prep anything. I'm uploading these episodes late. Apologies. I can't remember much about what went on here. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it. We did. I remember that much.

Hello campers, its another episode of Shitcom for you. You’re welcome.  This week, it’s Series 1, episode 6 of Hi-De-Hi entitled ‘Charity Begins at Home’.  Mark does the longest blink known to man, Jones hosts Who Wants To Be a Millionaire while Wood wishes for even more Mince Pies.  Su Pollard wows us with some excellent singing and dancing… but we still prefer her work in Penny Crayon.  …Does anyone even read these?

WE’RE BACK. 3 barely competent unprofessionals talk about more potentially forgotten sitcom classics.   This week, it’s Series 3, Episode 1 of On The Buses entitled ‘First Aid’  We discuss Star Wars, Massage Parlour-Chip shops and Wood educates Mark on how to win a war.  You won’t be needing your Oyster Cards where we’re going. Boringtown, population - 3. DING DING.

New year, a new decade, same old Shitcom. We'll be back next month with more potentially forgotten sitcoms classics. Much to the disapproval of Lennonmacca (thanks for the hilarious review you left us) we aim to bring you the same level of 'why do I listen to this?' as ever. For now, enjoy some highlights and we'll see you soon. Figuratively. Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review on iTunes (even one as stellar as Lennonmacca... seriously, check it out, he spent time out of his day to tell us that. What a trooper) @britishshitcom 

With the first two episodes of Christmas dinner and desert lodged firmly in our swollen festive stomachs, we plough straight on into the cold meat sandwich that is ‘Still Game’. Two Scottish OAP's and their views on how it used to be in the old days and how bad it is now in the fictional area of Craiglang, Glasgow. Join us at the end with a festive edition of One Foot In The Game. Enjoy the official Shitmas endorsed disco classic that is 'Christmas at Home': https://soundcloud.com/christmas-at-home

What’s behind the second door of the advent calendar? Why, if it isn’t our old friends Esmonde & Larbey with ‘Get Some In!’. Set in 1955, a sitcom about a group of young men struggling to cope in the RAF. Enjoy the official Shitmas endorsed disco classic that is 'Christmas at Home': https://soundcloud.com/christmas-at-home

Merry Shitmas, here's the first of three audible equivalents of Coal under the Christmas tree. For this festive special, we kick things off with 'That's My Boy'. Amongst the traditional Christmas chat, the Shitcom lads talk about past jobs and debate their ability to deal with an unwarranted bird. Enjoy the official Shitmas endorsed disco classic that is 'Christmas at Home': https://soundcloud.com/christmas-at-home

In the final episode of the series, we decide to watch the video equivalent of Delhi belly in Curry and Chips. An incredibly ill conceived sitcom of good intentions stars a browned up Spike Milligan as half Irish, half Pakistani, Kevin O’Grady.  Following a race riot he was accidentally caught up in, tensions mount amongst Kevin’s co-workers at Lilycrap Ltd, novelty object manufacturers. Through several debates of race we soon move on to religion where the real trouble begins. After a few half pints of beer and what appears to be Guinness in a Sherry glass, Kevin realises he is both Muslim and Catholic meaning he now has 2 heavens. Anger reaches fever pitch where a full on religious riot erupts in the local pub. Why can’t we all just be friends, ay? Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Indian Foods & Phrases. www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

Series 1, episode 4 of The Thin Blue Line: Rag Week. Inspector Raymond Fowler (Mr. Bean) has to set up standing order with the bank while having to deal with the shenanigans of local college students and his sex starved partner, Sergeant Patricia Dawkins (PC Wife). His colleague DCI Derek Grim (David Haig - not the boxer) is fed up of his job and the lack of any good crimes to deal with. When a terrorist threat comes in, DCI Grim beams with excitement but is he too happy too soon? Oh, and there’s a bank robbery. But is it what it appears to be? Mark reveals he dislikes animals, Wood questions the millennium and the ice-cream man makes a re-appearance. Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Thin True Blue Line. www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

In series 1, episode 8, Metal Mickey discovers he can make music and becomes a pop star thanks to a song written by Haley & Janey and some shady managing courtesy of  Mr. Jason. Before long the Metal superstar leaves the Wilburforce family behind and moves into his own flat. Wood's cruel ploy of choosing Metal Mickey to annoy Jones reaches its dramatic endgame. Laughter, tears and delirium ensue. The award-winnning pen merchants of Shitcom discuss oil plumbing, endowed robots, and Wood's Wicked Whispers. Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Taking The Mickey Oh Bobby! www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

When I'm alone with only dreams of you that won't come true, what'll I do? Listen to this hour of drivel, that's what. The bad boys of podcasting reconvene to expertly and sensitively analyse 'Women's Troubles' - the stunning series 1, episode 4 of Chigwell's very own 'Birds of a Feather'. Whilst Sharon has sex in daring places with new lover Dave, Tracey  believes she is pregnant though when Dorien takes her to see a doctor  and the results of the pregnancy testing kit come through it turns out  to be Sharon who is expecting and who later has an abortion, to her  boyfriend's dismay. (We didn't write this synopsis, we c+p'ed it from Mark's favourite IMDB where it was obviously submitted by someone whose keyboard has a sentient space bar and is missing all of the puncuation keys) Anyway, enjoy. Let's have some fun! Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Birds of a Pleather www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

Series 1 episode 9 of Baddiel’s Syndrome: Calligrula. David Baddiel gets all new television channels with a satellite so big it literally (not figuratively, literally) moves the very building its grounded in. His only son goes AWOL and takes up calligraphy after quite humbly bragging his teacher proclaimed him ‘best in class’. Boff. All the while, his ex-wife gets into a bit of trouble from her laissez faire policy on drugs in her club. Do you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit? What is a calligraphy festival? Just what is Baddiel’s Syndrome? Enjoy the 2010 World Cup classic Jones & Winter classic ‘Rooney Can’t Fail’ (Apologies to Joe Strummer RIP) Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Who’s David? www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

Series 1 episode 1 of Miss Jones and Son: From Here to Maternity.  Elizabeth gives birth to baby Roland after a pregnancy so simple, its only narrowly beaten by a medically induced coma. But will life continue to be so simple for this strong independent woman? Is she ready for life as a single mother? With the worlds longest applause separating its two halves, the Shitcom trio embark on understanding yet another sitcom ‘classic’ courtesy of our friends at Thames Television. Thanks, ITV Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Keeping Up With The Jones’. www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

Series 1 episode 4 of The Good Life: Pig’s Lib. Tom & Barbara test Margot’s patience by adding to their ever growing mini farm in their garden with, you guessed it, pigs. With a fraction of the recording cut off that can only be described as ‘the good half’ the boys find humour in unknown places. A prequel to the huge-faced Confessions of a Window Cleaner (not that Wood would know, he’s too busy watching Red Shoe diaries) this episode raises the question no asked ‘does naming your cow produce more milk’. It also asks the question no one expected - what the fuck are ‘pig eggs’? Oh yeah, Mark stands by his claim that they’re making Poitín. He has zero evidence. Play along with this weeks One Foot in The Game - Kendal, Keith or Kendrick (Lamar).  www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

I’m Three… Series 3 that is, Shitcom is back and we’re kicking things off with series 3 episode 8 of Are You Being Served?: New Look The staff decide to give the department store a… new look. How is Mrs Slocombe’s pussy? How many times did they say ‘knickers’? Just how did that pork pie get in that hole? Join us for more of the same plus an all new format for the game.  Play along with our new feature, One Foot in The Game. This week the game is ‘Are You Carrying On Being Served?’ www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

Final festive fun with Shitcom... it's Fresh Fields. Anton Rodgers and Julia McKenzie play William and Hester, a couple suffering 'empty-nest syndrome' with their two grown-up children. When their children can't make it for Christmas they invite friends and parents over for a Christmas to remember... with charades. (Apologies for the quality of the recording across these 3 episodes. The laptop had switched mic inputs) www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom

So this is Shitmas and what have we done? Another year over, another sitcom of dross. Part 2 we're watching Dinnerladies. Bren, as played by the late Victoria Wood, goes on an emotional rollercoaster on what is not only Christmas Eve but her birthday. Will all Bren's wishes come true? (Apologies for the quality of the recording across these 3 episodes. The laptop had switched mic inputs) www.greatbritishshitcom.com Twitter / Instagram / Facebook @britishshitcom / #shitcom