Month: September 2025

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’!