Month: September 2025

You know I love hearing your thoughts, so I recently asked all of you: which sitcoms do you absolutely adore, or hate? And among all your brilliant suggestions, one show definitely made a strong appearance: ‘Not Going Out’!

This long-running BBC sitcom invites us into the world of Lee (played by the Lee Mack), a character who’s pretty much allergic to responsibility. He’s the classic lazy, unmotivated, and incredibly sarcastic flatmate whose main goals seem to be avoiding chores and, well, trying (often awkwardly) to charm the ladies in his life. The show itself is a master of quick-fire gags, witty banter, and that comforting, traditional studio audience laughter.

So, when it comes to ‘Not Going Out,’ what made you laugh out loud, and what maybe made you roll your eyes? Let’s unpack what viewers and critics loved or hated about this very British comedy!

I’m always curious about your British TV opinions, so I recently threw out the question: which sitcoms do you absolutely love, or maybe hate? And among the fantastic suggestions that poured in, one name kept popping up: ‘Derek’!

This unique British series is the brainchild of Ricky Gervais – he wrote, directed, and starred as the kind-hearted Derek Noakes. If you’re a fan of ‘The Office,’ you’ll recognise the mockumentary style instantly. ‘Derek’ is a show that really got people talking and feeling, so let’s try to unpack what viewers loved, and perhaps what made them feel a little differently about it.

I asked you all: which British sitcoms are your absolute favourites, and which ones just rub you the wrong way? And amidst all your brilliant suggestions, ‘Duty Free’ popped up time and time again!

This ITV classic, which ran from 1984 to 1986, was an absolute phenomenon, with up to 18 million viewers every week! It was pure holiday escapism, packed with sun, sea, sangria, and even a memorable Christmas special.

So, what was it about this Spanish holiday sitcom, that had viewers tuning in in their millions, while others just weren’t convinced? Get your passport and boarding card ready, we’re about to find out what people felt was right (or very wrong!) with ‘Duty Free’!