On the surface you could be forgiven for merely considering this as one of those gentle old fashioned sitcoms a la Last of the Summer Wine, but far from it, when you look closely you will find a very deep and meaningful core.
Irene Handl, a definite British institution who never failed to entertain and amuse in any role, she is utterly hilarious as Ada. Wilfred Pickles is also wonderful, a truly talented Yorkshire man. The pair combine beautifully, they cause genuine laughs, cause the odd tear, but always leave you with a feel good factor. Mitchell and Smethurst are excellent too, great characters.
One scene in particular that chokes me, is when Walter decides to sell his father's military medal, to buy Ada's engagement ring, he discusses his father's bravery and blindness. It's intensely moving, Pickles' acting is superb. So many great moments.
The scenes in the graveyard Series 1 look very studio bound, but that was changed in the second series, looked so much better.
It has a very deep social message, looking at attitudes towards the elderly, and attitudes generally in 1970's Britain.
Don't be put off by the age of it, this is excellent viewing. 9/10
Irene Handl, a definite British institution who never failed to entertain and amuse in any role, she is utterly hilarious as Ada. Wilfred Pickles is also wonderful, a truly talented Yorkshire man. The pair combine beautifully, they cause genuine laughs, cause the odd tear, but always leave you with a feel good factor. Mitchell and Smethurst are excellent too, great characters.
One scene in particular that chokes me, is when Walter decides to sell his father's military medal, to buy Ada's engagement ring, he discusses his father's bravery and blindness. It's intensely moving, Pickles' acting is superb. So many great moments.
The scenes in the graveyard Series 1 look very studio bound, but that was changed in the second series, looked so much better.
It has a very deep social message, looking at attitudes towards the elderly, and attitudes generally in 1970's Britain.
Don't be put off by the age of it, this is excellent viewing. 9/10