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History is littered of examples of comedy shows that have been lost in translation, or have faltered when moving too far away from home. But Little Britain USA is different. And the key reason is that its creators, writers and performers--David Walliams and Matt Lucas--went along for the ride, too.
Enlisting the services of Tom Baker to do the voice overs as well, Little Britain USA thus allows itself to play heavily on fish out of water gags where necessary, but effectively transplant the humour of the show to a fresh context. This allows Lucas and Walliams to reintroduce Vicky Pollard, Margery Dawes, Lou and Andy and a few other favourites from the UK series, as well as introducing a new clutch of characters, too (an ex-astronaut is a particular favourite).
There’s a fair amount of introducing the show to a new audience with Little Britain USA, which does mean that some of the material will have a familiar, almost-recap feel to it. And it does tend to be quite bumpy, too, taking a few episodes to find its feet and its confidence. But when it does get firing, then it delivers the rude, funny jokes that the Little Britain team are rightly renowned for. In short, a successful export, and one that should develop as further series are made. --Jon Foster
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The new characters are brilliant, especially the body builders and the rude little girl with her mum. It was always going to be hard trying to please the American and British audiences at the same time, but they pull it off fantastically. It is probably their rudest collection of sketches too! I can't wait for the next series!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Was a bit disappointed since i had high expectations from teh earlier released episodes, maybe teh twist to US humor simply just not fit this guys.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
American Version of Little Britain, I love it... If you are a Little Britain fan then you will Love this... Yes some of it is same as the British one like "Fat Fighets" Just difference Characters but still funny, There is parts in it that is not Funny to laugh at though, Like the part when Marj Pulls out the Gastric Band from the "Fat Figher" I didn't think that was quite funny, but hey it's so Funny lol I love the Dog one and the "I love you more Mommy bits" Just get it to add to your Collection, they have gotta make a "Series 2" to me there is never enough Little Britain Episodes on the Series... I want more lol
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Little Britain USA
Excellent! Exactly as described! Highly recommended! It took a little longer to arrive than I expected but was probably the mail's fault, not the seller. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Catchthesketch
Little britan USA
I have not received this item. Please advise reason for delay ASAP. If any further delay please refund my money John Rawlinson
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by John Rawlinson
Worth a watch, but maybe borrow from friend than buy
Dafyd, Bubbles de Vere and Andy / Lou were fantastic as usual . I can never fail to find these characters hysterical. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by M. Coxell
A little dissapointed!
I am a big fan of Little Britain but I find that the USA one takes some of the "on the edge" humour a little further & it made it a bit too cringe-worthy for me! Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by Lisa Allen
funny start to finish
glad i brought this DVD i watched the series on tele and just had to have the DVD it was funny start to finish
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Mr. M. S. James
The US version, a little less funny than others
After three "regular" seasons and some short show, this "US version" . Only a little less funny than other seasons. If You love David and Matt (like actors ... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2009 by Empe
recycled
[ASIN:B001I0ITUY Little Britain U.S.A. 2008]
i suppose this was enevitable but it is very disappointing.
more than half is just recycled from the uk shows. Read more
i suppose this was enevitable but it is very disappointing.
more than half is just recycled from the uk shows. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2008 by G. V. Best
Terrific American version
Why British fans insist on the common "wisdom" that LITTLE BRITAIN started out great and went progressively downhill must be a peculiar variation on the "build them up, tear them... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2008 by Max A. Collins
I Enjoyed this!!
I Found Little Brittain Usa to be very enjoyable and funny.
thought the old characters were good, and the new ones were funny and a welcome addition, I Especially liked Ellie... Read more
thought the old characters were good, and the new ones were funny and a welcome addition, I Especially liked Ellie... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2008 by T. Care
The sad decline continues.
The first series was great, the second series was funny and the third series had its moments but was overall weak. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2008 by Mail-order Christ
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