'Early Doors' - the new 'Office'?

[andy hughes]

I've just watched the final episode of 'Early Doors' and I feel exactly the same as I did after i watched the first episode of 'The Office' - I wished I'd taped it! Does anyone else agree that when it gets a repeat showing on BBC1 this autumn, it will take off and enjoy a similar, if not quite as runaway success as did 'The Office'? I think it's a triumph of ensemble playing, with a script that balanced on a knife-edge of comedy and pathos - which is waht true comedy is all about. What do you reckon?

[gilf]

Cant say I was that impressed. It was OK and when I was around and it was on I watched it, but it didnt offer anything out of this world.

[Spellmaster]

Ditto, I thought it was grubby, squalid and unfunny. I've heard funnier dialogue at funerals.

[BenDToy]

Obviously I'm in th eminority, but I reckon it is one of the funniest shows I've seen for a long time. Clever dialogue, good characters and anyone who visits pubs could relate to it! The two cops are brilliant.

[Jacob]

Oi loved the bit when Alan Hansen gave Peter Reid a real mouthful. Oh no, sorry, that were Match of the Day, begging your pardon.

[Fifi]

What's the main guy's name (real name that is) - He's bald and very very funny - Funny men are soooo attractive and I'd usually draw the line at hairless but...well, pheweeeeee....

[mike h]

I have to say that I thought Early Doors was a fantastic regional ensemble comedy.Two charactors that are outstanding are Phil & Nige(Craig? Phil? who was the genius who wrote their parts?).Believe me they do exist.Whilst working in a restaurant in the 80s these 2 would call every night for freebies(food & drinks)Many years ago now we live in a house above a clothe's shop,the window was smashed in the "early hours"seriously however more stuff was taken when the police arrived,a large transit was parked across the window,so you couldn't see from ground level,but from above we had the perfect view,everytime I see Phil & Nige,I think of the days at the restaurant & maisonette in Wythenshawe,M/Cr.I am reliably informed by a friend that series 2 is being aired on Monday 13th September,I'm told that it is even funnier that the first series. regards Mike H.