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Father Ted (1995)
Feck!
It's hilarious, original, addictive and endearing. The first few episodes I wasn't sure what hit me, but after that! To me, the best character Ardal O Hanlon has ever played. Plus: a show you can watch over and over again, and still discover something new. The old priest is at times simply disgusting, as well as the housekeeper (they both spit such a lot while talking), but it's so lifelike you just can't stop watching. Everyone knows some real people who act just like the characters in this show. A shame 'Father Ted himself' had to die so soon, I would have loved seeing more work by this actor. Ardal O Hanlon went on to star in several new shows, but none of them had such an impact on me as Father Ted did.
Game-On (1995)
Neil Stuke
Having watched the complete series several times, I also have to vote for Neil Stuke - he is absolutely hilarious! The first season starring Ben Chaplin was far too 'clean' and lifeless compared to 2nd and 3rd season. Stuke is so way over the top my stomach just keeps cramping up with laughter. Equally sensational is Sam Janus, in the way she changes her first interpretation of a 'dumb blonde with squeaky voice' into a mature and intelligent young woman struggling with modern-day life as do all of us. The 'ginger tosser' I liked a bit less, because he just doesn't handle the Clare problem efficiently (or in a more entertaining manner). This just made me eager for more and more scenes and gags featuring the 3 of them (brilliant). Can never get enough.
IF YOU LIKE THIS SHOW: also watch: Men Behaving Badly (Neil Morrissey and Caroline Quentin are sensational), Father Ted (out of this world), Coupling, Love Soup.