I admit to not being the world's biggest fan of Spike Milligan ( his appearances on 'Till Death Us Do Part' and 'Curry & Chips' excepted ) and this show was not one I found easy to get into at all. The 'Q' shows, written by Milligan in collaboration with Neil Shand was a collaboration of bizzare, illogical and sometimes tasteless sketches. That itself was not the issue, it simply was that I found the style of comedy particularly unamusing.
The 'Monty Python' team admit to drawing inspiration from the 'Q' shows. Even Rik Mayall admitted that he intended 'The Young Ones' as a homage to Spike's show. Not that Spike was impressed, who later cruelly described Rik and 'putrid' and 'vile'. ''He thinks nose picking and farting is funny. He is the a***hole of British comedy!'' were his exact words. True, Rik's style of comedy could be crude and offensive but Spike's style - often including degrading and racist material - was not much better. Rather hypocritical methinks!
Recently, some people ( whose names I will not mention ) have been picking holes in my reviews because they don't agree with what I say. I am tired of having to point out that these reviews are based on my opinions which I am more than entitled to express ( despite what the woke brigade say ). I appreciate that people will not always agree with my views but what I do not appreciate is the childish trolling that accompanies it. If you don't like or agree with my reviews, don't read them, simple!
The 'Monty Python' team admit to drawing inspiration from the 'Q' shows. Even Rik Mayall admitted that he intended 'The Young Ones' as a homage to Spike's show. Not that Spike was impressed, who later cruelly described Rik and 'putrid' and 'vile'. ''He thinks nose picking and farting is funny. He is the a***hole of British comedy!'' were his exact words. True, Rik's style of comedy could be crude and offensive but Spike's style - often including degrading and racist material - was not much better. Rather hypocritical methinks!
Recently, some people ( whose names I will not mention ) have been picking holes in my reviews because they don't agree with what I say. I am tired of having to point out that these reviews are based on my opinions which I am more than entitled to express ( despite what the woke brigade say ). I appreciate that people will not always agree with my views but what I do not appreciate is the childish trolling that accompanies it. If you don't like or agree with my reviews, don't read them, simple!