Alan and his family spend time getting to know how estranged father Brian. Brian is old fashioned, set in his ways, and full of little quirks, all of which cause Alan a huge deal of stress.
I had forgotten all about this show, it randomly popped up on YouTube, I binge watched the whole lot. Very much a generational comedy, I always thought Brian was the central character, but I'd argue it's Alan, life seen through his eyes, his relationship with both his dad and son.
If you're a fan of Andrew Marshall's other work, 2.4 children etc, you can spot it's his work very easily, that's no bad thing. This would have suited the Sunday teatime slot, it's a shame it ended after just two series. If you can get hold of it, I'd definitely say it's worth seeing.
It's maybe a little bit slow to start, but it really does get going, I'd argue series two is much the better run, the humour becomes a little more daring, a little bolder.
George Cole and Kevin McNally were both terrific here. I adore Julia Hills, naturally Marshall wanted her on the show.
8/10.
I had forgotten all about this show, it randomly popped up on YouTube, I binge watched the whole lot. Very much a generational comedy, I always thought Brian was the central character, but I'd argue it's Alan, life seen through his eyes, his relationship with both his dad and son.
If you're a fan of Andrew Marshall's other work, 2.4 children etc, you can spot it's his work very easily, that's no bad thing. This would have suited the Sunday teatime slot, it's a shame it ended after just two series. If you can get hold of it, I'd definitely say it's worth seeing.
It's maybe a little bit slow to start, but it really does get going, I'd argue series two is much the better run, the humour becomes a little more daring, a little bolder.
George Cole and Kevin McNally were both terrific here. I adore Julia Hills, naturally Marshall wanted her on the show.
8/10.