I like it for what it is.A half hour of escapism.I have long got past the expectation of any new 'sitcom' being a really funny and classic experience,and just hope that the new things are not an excuse to push the latest 'this weeks flavour of the month' vapid personality down our throats.
I thought it was ok. Nothing brilliant, but nothing terrible either. I thought Peter Davison was good in it. Probably won't see a second episode, given that I just had it on for the sake of it.
This looks dire, I may watch just to see how bad its gonna be and for the reaction it will get on here.
It WAS dire. Truly dire. In fact I think it was the very worst "comedy" prog I've ever seen.
My hubby walked in and said "is this supposed to be funny. It's ridiculous."
Same old, same old as in every other comedy prog over the years (but they were done better). Crashing into parked cars, getting clothes stuck in car door, fancying blokes, being giggly. OMG It was terrible.
Compare that with things like Butterflies (middleaged woman having secret liaisons with middleaged man) and there is no comparison.
I thought it would have been far worse...I actually did really laugh at one point...when they were parked outside Martins house ....and were talking about the mystery woman and her maybe being "easy".and slipping out the front hole...OK...childish humour but made me laugh.
It WAS dire. Truly dire. In fact I think it was the very worst "comedy" prog I've ever seen.
My hubby walked in and said "is this supposed to be funny. It's ridiculous."
Same old, same old as in every other comedy prog over the years (but they were done better). Crashing into parked cars, getting clothes stuck in car door, fancying blokes, being giggly. OMG It was terrible.
Compare that with things like Butterflies (middleaged woman having secret liaisons with middleaged man) and there is no comparison.
I gave it 15 minutes before I put my headphones in and watched some funny you tube vids.
I don't find any modern comedy shows funny, try though I have to do so, by watching first episodes and trying to find something worth watching again. So far I haven't got past 15 minutes and not one smile, let alone laugh, have any raised with me!
I watched this cos of who the stars were, but it was dire. They tried to hard too try and be funny, and the writing wasn't up to it.
I watched as far as the bit where the son-in-law saw the car had gone and seemed to think the hamster had driven it away .... that was so embarrassing I turned the V+ off.
This was written by two actresses - I assume neither of them have done real comedy before.
The fact this was deemed good enough to get as far as filming a series by whoever decides these things just shows what state modern comedy is in!
I actually put an episode of Dad's Army on instead (No Spring for Frazer) Hilarious!
Give me 'Old' comedy any day!
It's one of those programmes that I can't wait for it to start, just so I won't have to see the trailer anymore. It seems like it's 'Last of the Summer Wine' but with two women, getting up to 'craaazy' stuff. Every time that woman says, 'I think it's going to lead to one or both of your deaths' in the trailer, I think, really? What can two 50/60-something women be doing that's THAT crazy?
I don't find any modern comedy shows funny, try though I have to do so, by watching first episodes and trying to find something worth watching again. So far I haven't got past 15 minutes and not one smile, let alone laugh, have any raised with me!
I watched this cos of who the stars were, but it was dire. They tried to hard too try and be funny, and the writing wasn't up to it.
I watched as far as the bit where the son-in-law saw the car had gone and seemed to think the hamster had driven it away .... that was so embarrassing I turned the V+ off.
This was written by two actresses - I assume neither of them have done real comedy before.
The fact this was deemed good enough to get as far as filming a series by whoever decides these things just shows what state modern comedy is in!
I actually put an episode of Dad's Army on instead (No Spring for Frazer) Hilarious!
Give me 'Old' comedy any day!
I do the same when I am faced with mountains of ironing!
Stuff like Dad's Army, Only Fools & Horses, Butterflies ... they're all better than Pat & Cabbage. Even Terry & June makes me laugh!!:D:D
The title of this put me off: very "Rosemary and Thyme" sounding. Women in their 60s are 'hot' right now - it would be lovely to have something great as a vehicle for actresses like Barbara (woefully underused over the years - agreed) and Cherie.
The title of this put me off: very "Rosemary and Thyme" sounding. Women in their 60s are 'hot' right now - it would be lovely to have something great as a vehicle for actresses like Barbara (woefully underused over the years - agreed) and Cherie.
I LOVED Rosemary and Thyme. I was sorry it ended. I bought the whole series on DVD.
Why IS that woman called Cabbage? I couldn't be bothered to watch the video clip.
I agree - I only watched because of Barbara and Cherie, but the writing was just awful.
After reading everyone's comments, I thought it'd be as dire as Heading Out or The Wright Way, but I was surprised by how much I liked it. It's got some funny moments and made me chuckle. It's not world-changing comedy, but it was an enjoyable half hour.
I remember reading that the Saturday morning kids show Saturday Banana was so titled after a typo resulted from the original title Saturday Bananza , maybe Pat and Cabbage was originally Pat and Garbage? just a thought
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Sounds like most beers these days - they all have to have offputting stupid names as well
It WAS dire. Truly dire. In fact I think it was the very worst "comedy" prog I've ever seen.
My hubby walked in and said "is this supposed to be funny. It's ridiculous."
Same old, same old as in every other comedy prog over the years (but they were done better). Crashing into parked cars, getting clothes stuck in car door, fancying blokes, being giggly. OMG It was terrible.
Compare that with things like Butterflies (middleaged woman having secret liaisons with middleaged man) and there is no comparison.
I will keep watching as well - mainly for Cherie as I really like her...
...I've decided on admiration.
This will explain it.
I gave it 15 minutes before I put my headphones in and watched some funny you tube vids.
Grab a Granny ?
Yes I would !
Mild humour, à la Trollied.
I watched this cos of who the stars were, but it was dire. They tried to hard too try and be funny, and the writing wasn't up to it.
I watched as far as the bit where the son-in-law saw the car had gone and seemed to think the hamster had driven it away .... that was so embarrassing I turned the V+ off.
This was written by two actresses - I assume neither of them have done real comedy before.
The fact this was deemed good enough to get as far as filming a series by whoever decides these things just shows what state modern comedy is in!
I actually put an episode of Dad's Army on instead (No Spring for Frazer) Hilarious!
Give me 'Old' comedy any day!
Armed Robbery?
Yes they did, as did Two's eldest son. And the fourth member of the medical centre (Graham Crowden) had been in The Horns of Nimon serial with Four
Because she has a head injury?
I do the same when I am faced with mountains of ironing!
Stuff like Dad's Army, Only Fools & Horses, Butterflies ... they're all better than Pat & Cabbage. Even Terry & June makes me laugh!!:D:D
Yes, she played Frida.
The title of this put me off: very "Rosemary and Thyme" sounding. Women in their 60s are 'hot' right now - it would be lovely to have something great as a vehicle for actresses like Barbara (woefully underused over the years - agreed) and Cherie.
I LOVED Rosemary and Thyme. I was sorry it ended. I bought the whole series on DVD.
Why IS that woman called Cabbage? I couldn't be bothered to watch the video clip.
I agree - I only watched because of Barbara and Cherie, but the writing was just awful.