Great Britain has been invaded by The USSR, and now stands as USSRGB, under the controlling eye of Comrade VS Hoskins. Only one man in the whole country seems happy with the regime, Reg.
First off, I had no idea of the existence of this show, when I discovered it, I sat and binge watched it all, so that must say something.
Never released on DVD, it you can see it, I'd recommend it, it captures the feelings and attitudes of many Brits towards the Russian regime in the 80's.
I can understand why it only lasted the one series, it's enjoyable, but it is limited, there are only so many jokes about beetroot that you can chuckle at, before they become tiresome.
Two episodes stood out for me, the finale, with the car on the beach, the other, where Reg stumbles across a rich person's party, both offered something different, both felt imaginative and well developed.
George Cole was great, the character, somewhat irritating, if well meaning. I adored Doris Hare as Grandma, she was lovely in it.
Worth seeing, 7/10.
First off, I had no idea of the existence of this show, when I discovered it, I sat and binge watched it all, so that must say something.
Never released on DVD, it you can see it, I'd recommend it, it captures the feelings and attitudes of many Brits towards the Russian regime in the 80's.
I can understand why it only lasted the one series, it's enjoyable, but it is limited, there are only so many jokes about beetroot that you can chuckle at, before they become tiresome.
Two episodes stood out for me, the finale, with the car on the beach, the other, where Reg stumbles across a rich person's party, both offered something different, both felt imaginative and well developed.
George Cole was great, the character, somewhat irritating, if well meaning. I adored Doris Hare as Grandma, she was lovely in it.
Worth seeing, 7/10.