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The complete first series of the witty BBC sitcom. Lee (Lee Mack) shares a flat with Kate (Megan Dodds). Their friendship is complicated by the fact that Lee's best friend, Tim (Tim Vine), is also Kate's ex-boyfriend. Episodes comprise: 'Serious', 'Death', 'Aussie', 'Stress', 'Kid' and 'Caretaker'.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unfortunately this comedy will never get the media coverage that anything Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand or any other of those one-trick ponies get, so many people will never see it - which is an enormous shame.
It's not often that a sitcom gives you material to use down the pub, but this is one gag after another and unlike many of its contemporaries it's actually funny!
As Lee says in the first episode, "Never judge a book by its cover, or as my old mum used to say, just because Thora Hird can't climb stairs, doesn't mean she's a Dalek."
One day this programme will be discovered by the mainstream media and we'll have a classic on our hands. Buy it and have a really good laugh!
It's not often that a sitcom gives you material to use down the pub, but this is one gag after another and unlike many of its contemporaries it's actually funny!
As Lee says in the first episode, "Never judge a book by its cover, or as my old mum used to say, just because Thora Hird can't climb stairs, doesn't mean she's a Dalek."
One day this programme will be discovered by the mainstream media and we'll have a classic on our hands. Buy it and have a really good laugh!
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By JonA
Format:DVD
It is a rare day when I write a review of any product but this comedy series really does deserve my time in trying to persuade other people to pick up this DVD. I have never, ever, in my life found myself laughing as much or as hard at any comedy show (or any comedy performance in fact). The jokes fly thick and fast and not one misses it's target.
It is clearly a series designed as a vehicle for Lee Mack's (Northerner sharp sarcasm) and Tim Vine's (Southerner dry wit) comedy material but this is in no way a bad thing. Both are comedy geniuses. They are both quintessentially British and, despite the presence of the wonderful American actress Megan Dobbs, the show is just overflowing with everything the epitomises traditional British humour. The show flows well and never stalls or slows down and each 30 minute episode feels half that length. I watched this three hour DVD straight through without actually realising the time - another plus point is that if you are newcomer to the series sitting down to watch this show for the first time with this DVD then clear the next 3 hours. It is very much a case of "I'll watch just one more episode" feeling after watching each one.
It may well be that I and my circle of friends are known for being rather sarcastic people which means this comedy appeals to me (and them) more but I personally think this lends the comedy a certain non-OTT value. I actually know people who are just as sharp and witty in their sarcasm as Lee Mack is here and thus I can actually relate to the situation and the comedy in this sitcom.
In short, if you like the sarcastic and caustic humour with the memorable one liners like seen in the past in series like Black Adder, Red Dwarf etc then I urge you try this series. It really is worth it.
It is clearly a series designed as a vehicle for Lee Mack's (Northerner sharp sarcasm) and Tim Vine's (Southerner dry wit) comedy material but this is in no way a bad thing. Both are comedy geniuses. They are both quintessentially British and, despite the presence of the wonderful American actress Megan Dobbs, the show is just overflowing with everything the epitomises traditional British humour. The show flows well and never stalls or slows down and each 30 minute episode feels half that length. I watched this three hour DVD straight through without actually realising the time - another plus point is that if you are newcomer to the series sitting down to watch this show for the first time with this DVD then clear the next 3 hours. It is very much a case of "I'll watch just one more episode" feeling after watching each one.
It may well be that I and my circle of friends are known for being rather sarcastic people which means this comedy appeals to me (and them) more but I personally think this lends the comedy a certain non-OTT value. I actually know people who are just as sharp and witty in their sarcasm as Lee Mack is here and thus I can actually relate to the situation and the comedy in this sitcom.
In short, if you like the sarcastic and caustic humour with the memorable one liners like seen in the past in series like Black Adder, Red Dwarf etc then I urge you try this series. It really is worth it.
48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By ChrisD
Format:DVD
This show has hardly any actors, any sets, but still makes me laugh more than most sitcoms. Full of one-liners, it is one of the best comedies for a long time.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By shinysteve
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sometimes you can see the gag coming - most of the time it hits you right between the eyes. But it's all very, very funny.
A sit-com at a hundred miles an hour with belly laughs aplenty.
Great stuff from Lee Mack, Tim Vine et al.
A sit-com at a hundred miles an hour with belly laughs aplenty.
Great stuff from Lee Mack, Tim Vine et al.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By C. Skinner
Format:DVD
This is an excellent comedy series which has a fairly simple premise based on the relationship between the three main characters, but which excels because of the witty dialogue. If you thought the art of clever puns was dead - it's not! It's alive and well in this comedy. However, it's not just the great dialogue - there is also a lot of warmth here, especially the friendship between Lee Mack and Tim Vine. Be warned though - it's a different female lead than in series 2 and 3 - that did throw me a little (having missed the first series on TV) but actually the dynamics work well, although personally I prefer the actress in 2 and 3.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By CVH
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I could not stop watching this DVD I could not stop laugthing
a classic IMO
Megan Dodds is superb
a classic IMO
Megan Dodds is superb
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Layers
Format:DVD
It's not very often I laugh out loud but Not Going Out is hilarious - even when I'm on my own I'm in stitches! Mainly one-liners but it means the laughter never stops! Whether it'll have any longevity remains to be seen but, like Shameless, enjoy Series 1 & 2 and worry about its potential decline later!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I missed this first time round on TV and was happy to have the opportunity to buy the DVD - its brilliant! Lee Mac is something else, just naturally funny, with or without a script, he is just funny.
I particularly liked the extra bits and the talkover bits
Went to buy Series 2 and am watching TV and will buy this when it comes to DVD.
Oh and Tim Vine dont foget him or the others.
I particularly liked the extra bits and the talkover bits
Went to buy Series 2 and am watching TV and will buy this when it comes to DVD.
Oh and Tim Vine dont foget him or the others.
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Best series?
I think this first series was one of the better ones, maybe after change of Lucy in second series slightly better written, but chemistry didnt seem the same. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mr. S. Dempster
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Good laugh
Started with series 1 and have since continued to series 4.good laugh.Tim Vine a favourite.pity Miranda not in all of them.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Linda Whitford
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Not going Out
Watched this series on the tv. Wanted my son to see it who lives abroad. He liked it so much i bought him the second series too...
Published 5 months ago by Lynette Tweedale
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It's Good, But it's Not Right....
I am a massive fan of Not Going Out. I watched Series 3 onwards on TV and it was hilarious so I decided to start collecting the show on DVD. Read more
Published 14 months ago by BR
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cool!
Some good one liners in this, worth a watch, other series are better tho in my opinion, Lee Mack is in his element in these series and looks very comfortable in the role. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. S. Wardle
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Not the best British Comedy I've seen
I bought this after watching The Worst Week of My Life and How Not to Live Your Life, which were both hilarious. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2011 by JM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny stuff!
All I can say is this is one of the funniest comedy shows I have seen in a good long time! Lee and Tim work so well together, timing is perfect and the gags are masterfully... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2011 by Reven212
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Brilliant
Lee mack is a comedy genius, hundreds of constant gags all through out the show.
I defiantly recommend this, its for all ages and if you don't laugh there is something... Read more
I defiantly recommend this, its for all ages and if you don't laugh there is something... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2011 by A. Norton
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Better late than never
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Published on 28 Jan 2011 by Ticklertin
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A good reason to stay in.
If you like quick fire whit and sarcasm then this comedy really works.
Lee Mack and Tim Vine are best friends and the perfect odd couple. Read more
Lee Mack and Tim Vine are best friends and the perfect odd couple. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2010 by Mr. G. Snowball
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