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Two very different blokes. One small flat. One huge apartment block. It's bound to go wrong, isn't it? Especially when one is morose, sullen and mean-spirited and the other is a bright-eyed innocent with a lot to learn about life. Far from expressing the depressing and futile existence commonly associated with high-rises, 15 Storeys High reveals the many idiosyncrasies and hilarious antics of the diverse residents. There's the man who uses his pitbull as a dumbell, the table-tennis obsessed brothers, the over-the-hill punks and the country and western poet who also fixes washing machines. And of course there's South London's very own answer to the Odd couple, Vince and Errol: a match truly made in heaven.
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72 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I own the first series of Fifteen Storeys High on DVD and have seen all of series 2, it is one of my favourite comedies and I am greatly dismayed by the BBC (allegedly) not allowing Sean Lock to make a third series (or another different show for that matter), for he is a great talent and I can't imagine why he doesn't have a larger TV/Radio presence on the BBC.
I can understand if some people may not enjoy this show, but they can not deny the quality of the writing and the unique, quite dark feel that Sean Lock has produced.
This show is the complete antithesis of the Little Britain/Catherine Tate-style of comedy that relies on repetition. These shows leave you knowing what is coming up and boring you, unless the writers actually develop the characters or have enough characters, which helps keep them fresher for longer(the Fast Show).
I personally rate this show 5 out of 5, but it is really a cult masterpiece that some will love, some will not get and others will hate and if you have an "alternative" sense of humour like me and don't like Little Britain, Catherine Tate or Two Pints of Lager you will probably like this, a show which has it's own identity, an individual quality and some great laughs from one of Britain's premiere stand-ups.
To give you an idea of what comedies I like, so you can see how likely it is you will enjoy Fifteen Storeys High, my favourite shows are the Mighty Boosh, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Alan Partridge, the Office and QI: Quite Interesting and anything involving Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel and the late, great Lind Smith R.I.P.
I can understand if some people may not enjoy this show, but they can not deny the quality of the writing and the unique, quite dark feel that Sean Lock has produced.
This show is the complete antithesis of the Little Britain/Catherine Tate-style of comedy that relies on repetition. These shows leave you knowing what is coming up and boring you, unless the writers actually develop the characters or have enough characters, which helps keep them fresher for longer(the Fast Show).
I personally rate this show 5 out of 5, but it is really a cult masterpiece that some will love, some will not get and others will hate and if you have an "alternative" sense of humour like me and don't like Little Britain, Catherine Tate or Two Pints of Lager you will probably like this, a show which has it's own identity, an individual quality and some great laughs from one of Britain's premiere stand-ups.
To give you an idea of what comedies I like, so you can see how likely it is you will enjoy Fifteen Storeys High, my favourite shows are the Mighty Boosh, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Alan Partridge, the Office and QI: Quite Interesting and anything involving Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel and the late, great Lind Smith R.I.P.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I am astonished that "15 Storeys High" only ran for two seasons. Each episode is pure gold and Sean Lock's writing is every bit as funny and inciteful as anything written by Mr Gervais. Please, someone, somewhere give this man a chance to write a third series or something new. I kid you not, there is not one poor episode and there are several that are clear classics. Well done Mr Lock, you made me laugh out loud on a number of occasions, and thats a rare thing for me.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Written by Sean Lock and Mark Lamarr (Although under a different name) this show is utterly fantastic.
The chances are if you have seen Sean Lock on 8 out of 10 cats, you probably quite fancy picking it up. It doesn't disappoint if you love Lock's style of humour.
A fairly unknown sit com to some people, mostly because the BBC used to put it on at ridiculous times. Sean Lock was on Richard and Judy promoting the DVD and explained that the bloke doing the voiceovers once said "if you've stayed up to watch 15 storeys high... well done".
A fantastic sit com.
The chances are if you have seen Sean Lock on 8 out of 10 cats, you probably quite fancy picking it up. It doesn't disappoint if you love Lock's style of humour.
A fairly unknown sit com to some people, mostly because the BBC used to put it on at ridiculous times. Sean Lock was on Richard and Judy promoting the DVD and explained that the bloke doing the voiceovers once said "if you've stayed up to watch 15 storeys high... well done".
A fantastic sit com.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
classic 2 series show.just buy.
this is the best sitcom that bbc3 ever made.due to in house bickering about how things should be done with the writing and the sets. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Antony Burridge
A Bit Special
Equally as brilliant as any great comedy by any great writer/performer/innovator/maverick I can think of. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Peter Cathedral-Jones
Sean Lock is a Genius.
Despite being some three + years old this series stands up against much of the current so called "comedy" on the box. Its pure Sean Lock, sureal, anarchic, hilarious. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Vinney_S
15 storeys high
It's good. You should buy this & watch it just for the blue rat episode. Benedict Wong is especially good as the hapless Errol.
Published 8 months ago by Stephen Howe
Errol, Winston, Rodney, Spears.
Don't you have beautiful eyes. No, no I don't.
This series is what proves the showbiz saying, "leave the audience wanting more". Read more
This series is what proves the showbiz saying, "leave the audience wanting more". Read more
Published 8 months ago by Blue Rat
Better with every viewing
I love Sean Lock's stand up but all of the reviews of 15 Storeys High seemed to paint this as some bastion of a new wave of sitcoms. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Marcus
Surreal, very funny comedy with a poignant flavour.
I missed this when it originally aired on BBC3 and was persuaded to purchase because of personal recommendations and amazon rave reviews. Read more
Published 11 months ago by jaegmeister
A real let down
I bought this on the back of all the rave reviews and am so dissapointed. There are some very funny one liners but overall it's very tedious. Read more
Published 12 months ago by MissJulie
Brilliant
To get both series of this quirky sitcom for less than a fiver is top drawer, haven't played it yet but I remember the programme so I can't wait, top stuff!!
Published 12 months ago by Graham Cawthorne
Totally under-rated comedy
Great value for money. A brilliant series that had been shuffled down the listings when it was on BBC. A great adaptation from his radio series of the same name. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Iain
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