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Welcome to BBC2's critically-acclaimed comedy Grandma's House.
Simon Amstell (Popworld, Never Mind the Buzzocks) is Simon, a mildly self-obsessed, claustrophobic narcissist, trying desperately to heal his broken family so he can feel something real in his life. BAFTA award-winning Rebecca Front (The Thick of It, Nighty Night, The Day Today) is his mother, Tanya. She is marrying a man with a big house. James Smith (In the Loop) is Clive. He is a man, with a big house. Linda Basset (The Reader, East is East, Larkrise to Candleford, The Hours) is Grandma, desperate for everyone to be happy or at least agree that they are happy and not cause any bother. Geoffrey Hutchings (Benidorm, Sunshine) is Grandpa who, aside from his prostate cancer, is no bother. Samantha Spiro (Cor Blimey, Tomorrow La Scala) is Liz, who isn't so keen on Simon because he's Tanya's son and Jamal Hadjkura is her son Adam, who has gone a bit odd.
Simon Amstell (Popworld, Never Mind the Buzzocks) is Simon, a mildly self-obsessed, claustrophobic narcissist, trying desperately to heal his broken family so he can feel something real in his life. BAFTA award-winning Rebecca Front (The Thick of It, Nighty Night, The Day Today) is his mother, Tanya. She is marrying a man with a big house. James Smith (In the Loop) is Clive. He is a man, with a big house. Linda Basset (The Reader, East is East, Larkrise to Candleford, The Hours) is Grandma, desperate for everyone to be happy or at least agree that they are happy and not cause any bother. Geoffrey Hutchings (Benidorm, Sunshine) is Grandpa who, aside from his prostate cancer, is no bother. Samantha Spiro (Cor Blimey, Tomorrow La Scala) is Liz, who isn't so keen on Simon because he's Tanya's son and Jamal Hadjkura is her son Adam, who has gone a bit odd.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Booklet, Commentary, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Welcome to BBC2's critically-acclaimed comedy Grandma's House.Simon Amstell (Popworld, Never Mind the Buzzocks) is Simon, a mildly self-obsessed, claustrophobic narcissist, trying desperately to heal his broken family so he can feel something real in his life. BAFTA award-winning Rebecca Front (The Thick of It, Nighty Night, The Day Today) is his mother, Tanya. She is marrying a man with a big house. James Smith (In the Loop) is Clive. He is a man, with a big house. Linda Basset (The Reader, East is East, Larkrise to Candleford, The Hours) is Grandma, desperate for everyone to be happy or at least agree that they are happy and not cause any bother. Geoffrey Hutchings (Benidorm, Sunshine) is Grandpa who, aside from his prostate cancer, is no bother. Samantha Spiro (Cor Blimey, Tomorrow La Scala) is Liz, who isn't so keen on Simon because he's Tanya's son and Jamal Hadjkura is her son Adam, who has gone a bit odd. ...Grandma's House - Season 1 ( Grandma's House - Season One )
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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It's hard to define the best thing about Grandma's House. I can understand how not everyone has love for it, but I guess 'haters gonna hate'. The scriptwriting is quick, yet not needing for silly puns or naff sitcom-style laughter tracks. Much like Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office or The Thick of It, it works of awkward wit and communication between stereotype characters. The character's would be nothing without some great performances (namely co-writer Amstell's, and the late Geoffrey Hutchings who gives a level-headed approach. In many ways he is the 'chorus' of the piece.) and the characters are created so well you could believe every second of it is written on Amstell's real life experiences.
To sum up, an excellent comedy-drama (where the drama is made easier to approach due to the comedy around it) and Amstell and Swimer should recieve many accolades for some of the best writing in recent years.
To sum up, an excellent comedy-drama (where the drama is made easier to approach due to the comedy around it) and Amstell and Swimer should recieve many accolades for some of the best writing in recent years.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Ive read some less than positive reviews about this and I really cannot understand why. Its fabulous - It is definately more subtle than alot of comedy/tv these days. Less frenetic, more thoughtful and in a lot of ways quite old fashioned but the script is excellent, sharp, almost much more like a piece of theatre than a modern sitcom.
Although it touches on older sitcoms in many ways - its stylings, location etc it is also slyly subversive. Simons Grandad passing him a book on good oral sex for men that he picked up from the library "because they were worried he wasnt happy" would not be in Terry and June. It does touch subtly on Jewish humour often, again subtly but brilliantly - It is not a replica of curb or the office or any of those sitcoms, it is very much its own beast. It improves with a second viewing and certainly rewards more with time. I think it will only go from strength to strength with such solid writing.
Its a brave move to go from making such bombastic television as popworld etc to something in a much quieter vein and in these days of "celebs" only being allowed to have one facet of there personality on show at any one time it was always going to upset people who just want to see mr Amstell call someone an idiot. And perhaps that is very much the point of this whole show.
Its excellent. Gets better as the series continues and stays with you in a way most more transient flash bang wallop comedies dont.
I wish all reinvention was as good as this.
Although it touches on older sitcoms in many ways - its stylings, location etc it is also slyly subversive. Simons Grandad passing him a book on good oral sex for men that he picked up from the library "because they were worried he wasnt happy" would not be in Terry and June. It does touch subtly on Jewish humour often, again subtly but brilliantly - It is not a replica of curb or the office or any of those sitcoms, it is very much its own beast. It improves with a second viewing and certainly rewards more with time. I think it will only go from strength to strength with such solid writing.
Its a brave move to go from making such bombastic television as popworld etc to something in a much quieter vein and in these days of "celebs" only being allowed to have one facet of there personality on show at any one time it was always going to upset people who just want to see mr Amstell call someone an idiot. And perhaps that is very much the point of this whole show.
Its excellent. Gets better as the series continues and stays with you in a way most more transient flash bang wallop comedies dont.
I wish all reinvention was as good as this.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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As a massive fan of Simon Amstell's hilariously biting, even borderline cruel (yet usually deserved) putdowns of various pop stars in his Buzzcocks career I was surprised to discover this to be such an understated, sensitive piece of work. The writing is not flawless (the odd joke falls flat or feels a little contrived) but the everyday tragedies and annoyances that beset family life have been superbly portrayed here and the acting is frankly brilliant throughout, the eponymous Grandma being a highlight with her endless attempts to diffuse tension by laying on food and drink, which no doubt struck a chord or two with many a viewer (certainly me).
Like all the best sitcoms it has gradually improved throughout the run and given the two or three series that it deserves (should the seemingly restless (if his character is anything to go by) Amstell be up for it) could develop into a classic. Recommended.
Like all the best sitcoms it has gradually improved throughout the run and given the two or three series that it deserves (should the seemingly restless (if his character is anything to go by) Amstell be up for it) could develop into a classic. Recommended.
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Brilliant
Great TV series can't wait for the rest of the second series. Really enjoying it and love all the characters and script.
Published 28 days ago by Random Dent
Grandma's House
I bought this sitcom on a whim after watching "Do Nothing," Simon's stand-up set. Simon stars as a version of himself, which gives the whole sitcom a pleasing sense of familiarity... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. K. P. Hoffin
Simon as Simon
Well I know some of the acting was a tad ham at first but actually only in the first episode, and some of the women were hilarious. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. A. Mcgregor
Low on obvious laughs, but high on humour
This series was a gem. Really finely observed characters, amusingly embarassing situations and a fine ear for awkward familial dialogue. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Uncle5
Surprise Comedy Gold
I have to confess that I have grown up loving Simon Amstell's style of acerbic wit. From the brilliant interviews on Popworld (making many a pop star confused) to his biting quiz... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sez86
a miss
Many people who think Simon Amstell is very funny (as indeed I do) will automatically say that this review is not helpful because it criticizes their hero, but we do not do him or... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Steve
love it
The secret of enjoying Grandma's House is to let it wash over you. Every couple of minutes in the manic conversation someone, usually Liz, will come out with something that has... Read more
Published 20 months ago by John Davison
If only Amstell could act....
'Grandma's house' is easily one of the sharpest, most freshly written sitcoms to have graced BBC3 in recent years, however despite the subtle, underplayed humour, wonderfully... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jane Dalrymple
very funny stuff.
Simon Amstell is like Marmite you either love him or you don't. If you get his humour which is ultimately about him being ill at ease with celebrity egos then you will appreciate... Read more
Published 20 months ago by pete
Fabulous. We want more!
This is the best sitcom I've seen for ages. Really, really funny and really, cringeingly, like real life sometimes. All the characters are brilliantly played and scripted. Read more
Published 21 months ago by John Woodcock
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