The notorious Leslie Phillips sit-com of the 1970s is not quite the sexist atrocity that it has been made out to be.
Tag: comedy
In Defence Of The Paleface
The Bob Hope/Jane Russell hit is the very definition of ‘problematic’ today – but should be seen as an impressive work of its time.
The Breast Of Benny Hill
How the king of comedy was also the king of erotica.
The British Crime Caper Comedy Gets Rotten To The Core
Taking a look at one of the less beloved films in a surprisingly busy sub-genre.
The Adventures Of Lil’ Reprobate – Episode 4
Noah Brown’s miscreant rebel returns for another battle with the mundane.
The Enduring Pleasures Of The Cat and The Canary
Revisiting the classic 1939 version of the much-filmed murder-mystery story.
The Monty Python Full Supporting Programme
A pair of little-seen but brilliant short films that accompanied The Life of Brian in British cinemas.
Blastermind: The Unlikely Celebrity Of Blaster Bates
Looking back at the curious fame of the once-ubiquitous demolition expert turned comedy raconteur.
In Defence Of… Fierce Creatures
The much-maligned British 1997 comedy farce is a lot more fun than humourless film critics would like you to think.
Movie 43 – Was It Really That Bad?
The most hated film of the 2010s now feels even more out of time than ever – but was it actually as awful as you have been told?
Yes, It’s The Benny Hill Show!
The kerfuffle over the famous comedian’s return to UK TV.
Cats U.K. Head To Luton Airport
The story of a novelty record cashing in on a passing TV commercial fad.