Benny Hill on BBC America
May 6th 2005, 4:17 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
With Freezy on this.... my god whats happenned to this forum ? major sense of humour failure all round on the first few pages - come on people we're British 
May 6th 2005, 4:20 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by Bob
Great show, not to keen on the new format though...and missed that episode, well gutted...
But for tv shows, check out: http://www.btefnet.net/
Because there isn't any ratio or sign ups...
But for tv shows, check out: http://www.btefnet.net/
Because there isn't any ratio or sign ups...
Bob, If you are interested in that show then I could put it on my FTP?
The quality was crap but perfectly watchable - and sooooo funny!
May 6th 2005, 5:16 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by AndySmithers
Thanks for the link, I'll give it a look.
Bob, If you are interested in that show then I could put it on my FTP?
The quality was crap but perfectly watchable - and sooooo funny!
Bob, If you are interested in that show then I could put it on my FTP?
The quality was crap but perfectly watchable - and sooooo funny!
May 6th 2005, 5:19 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
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May 6th 2005, 6:45 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
What I as a Yank want to see on BBCA is NOT what I can see or have seen on the PBS stations. I've never like Benny Hill-too slapstick to suit. If they are going to show comedians from prior decades, I'd vote for Dave Allen any day. I wouldn't mind 'Allo, 'Allo, Bread, or even Yes Minister if we have to see "old stuff."
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May 6th 2005, 7:04 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by AndySmithers
Thanks for the link, I'll give it a look.
Bob, If you are interested in that show then I could put it on my FTP?
The quality was crap but perfectly watchable - and sooooo funny!
Bob, If you are interested in that show then I could put it on my FTP?
The quality was crap but perfectly watchable - and sooooo funny!
May 6th 2005, 7:08 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by dgsyd1
Hven't seen the new series of HIGNFY yet, but I have been using UKNOVA to see Doctor Who, as well as a few other shows as well. That site really is an expats wet dream!
May 6th 2005, 7:28 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by HappyHammer
Wow ! if I get this set this set up I'll be able to get some Eastenders. If I manage that I'll be on a promise this weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!
May 6th 2005, 7:29 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by cindyabs
What I as a Yank want to see on BBCA is NOT what I can see or have seen on the PBS stations. I've never like Benny Hill-too slapstick to suit. If they are going to show comedians from prior decades, I'd vote for Dave Allen any day. I wouldn't mind 'Allo, 'Allo, Bread, or even Yes Minister if we have to see "old stuff."
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May 6th 2005, 8:01 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Ooooo send me the link, I'd love to see it and I speak FTP
Andy.
May 6th 2005, 8:11 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by HappyHammer
Has anyone watched BBC America recently There's this fantastic comedian I think his name is Benny Hill ? He's so on the pulse with today, and such a wicked sense of humour. Hats of to the execs at BBC America for keeping up to date with all the latest comedy to come out of the U.K. I can't get enough of him, even though he seems to be on every night.
I intend to write to the big wigs at BBC America, and ask them if they will look into possibly showing that other top comedian from the British Isles.... what's his name ??? Aurthur Askey I think ???
I intend to write to the big wigs at BBC America, and ask them if they will look into possibly showing that other top comedian from the British Isles.... what's his name ??? Aurthur Askey I think ???
May 6th 2005, 8:21 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by cindyabs
What I as a Yank want to see on BBCA is NOT what I can see or have seen on the PBS stations. I've never like Benny Hill-too slapstick to suit. If they are going to show comedians from prior decades, I'd vote for Dave Allen any day. I wouldn't mind 'Allo, 'Allo, Bread, or even Yes Minister if we have to see "old stuff."
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getting down off soapbox now.............
May 6th 2005, 8:32 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Dave Allen, my fav comedian of all time!.....remember catching him on our little b/w set in the colonies as a kid...
May 6th 2005, 9:02 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by tomelina
How about Will Hay? 'Winbag the sailor' and 'Ask a policeman' are my personal favorites. They don't make them like that anymore. Black & White, no swearing, you used to be able to go to the local confectionary shoppe and buy sweets for the whole family, and still have enough change from a tanner for a fish supper and a couple of pints of mild.
May 6th 2005, 9:33 pm
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Re: Benny Hill on BBC America
Originally Posted by AndySmithers
Snowbunny, Bob, you have PM's