Simply the best BBC comedy in the modern era.
I have never served in the military, but respect those that have, and I do not understand the comments about about this not being for those without a service record.
The ability to draw humour from seemingly tragic stories without resorting to comic book violence is all too rare nowadays. The writing and acting was superb, bouncing from slapstick to deep pathos with aplomb.
And from other reviews, the fact that it was so realistic represents another stunning accolade.
I don't think it ever progressed to BBC 1 did it ? Astonishing when you compare it to the majority of BBC's other output. Perhaps because the viewer was required to actually think rather than be told what to think.
I have never served in the military, but respect those that have, and I do not understand the comments about about this not being for those without a service record.
The ability to draw humour from seemingly tragic stories without resorting to comic book violence is all too rare nowadays. The writing and acting was superb, bouncing from slapstick to deep pathos with aplomb.
And from other reviews, the fact that it was so realistic represents another stunning accolade.
I don't think it ever progressed to BBC 1 did it ? Astonishing when you compare it to the majority of BBC's other output. Perhaps because the viewer was required to actually think rather than be told what to think.