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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This is my first review written on a phone, so forgive the brevity. Steve Coogan's Saxondale is an underseen gem, and although not as definitively perfect as the Partridge shows, its often as funny and always every bit as realised and developed as his most famous creation.
This is mostly due to Coogan's performance- Saxondale is essentially one actor's showcase. There's good support from comedy dependables Morwenna Banks, Ruth Jones and Darren Boyd, but ultimately its Tommy's rage-fueled rants, social misgivings and egotistical boastings that make this such a rewarding watch. From the first episode he's fully developed, and his every motivation and facial twitch is instantly familiar. While he shares some of Partridge's idiosyncracies, Tommy's behaviour is mostly grounded in genuine intelligence: it's his attitudes to modern society that let him down.
The series dabbles with moments of embarassment humour, belly laughs and occassionally poignancy, and although its second series broadened a little, it remains one of best BBC comedies to slip by in years. With a decent set of fluff-free extras and at this price, you'd be missing out if you didn't bite.
This is mostly due to Coogan's performance- Saxondale is essentially one actor's showcase. There's good support from comedy dependables Morwenna Banks, Ruth Jones and Darren Boyd, but ultimately its Tommy's rage-fueled rants, social misgivings and egotistical boastings that make this such a rewarding watch. From the first episode he's fully developed, and his every motivation and facial twitch is instantly familiar. While he shares some of Partridge's idiosyncracies, Tommy's behaviour is mostly grounded in genuine intelligence: it's his attitudes to modern society that let him down.
The series dabbles with moments of embarassment humour, belly laughs and occassionally poignancy, and although its second series broadened a little, it remains one of best BBC comedies to slip by in years. With a decent set of fluff-free extras and at this price, you'd be missing out if you didn't bite.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This hasn't really been repeated much on BBC TV in the UK, and I never watched the first series anyway, so I purchased the complete two series. Saxondale is a great character, not as outlandishly cringe-makingly funny as Alan Partridge, but still excellent nether-the-less.
Tommy Saxondale is more likeable than Partridge, and his girlfriend Magz (who is played Ruth Jones who went onto to co-write and star in Gavin & Stacy as Nessa) is a great character also.
I wish Steve Coogan could come up with a new character like this every year, I would be in British-comedy-TV-heaven.
Tommy Saxondale is more likeable than Partridge, and his girlfriend Magz (who is played Ruth Jones who went onto to co-write and star in Gavin & Stacy as Nessa) is a great character also.
I wish Steve Coogan could come up with a new character like this every year, I would be in British-comedy-TV-heaven.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this dvd having not seen either series, but being a massive Alan Partridge fan, I knew Coogan would not disappoint! Saxondale is smartly written, the humour is writty and dry, although not as iconic as Partridge. Several characters from Partridge are also in this series. Well worth buying if your a Steve Coogan fan.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Saxondale..
Pretty good but not as great as Alan Partridge. However, that's a ridiculously high bar to reach for any comedy character!
Published 9 months ago by Jonespeare
Tamed In Series Two
As a big fan of "Alan Partridge" I sat down to watch this two series set with some interest. The inclusion of the pilot episode in series one gives a good opener the series and by... Read more
Published 10 months ago by DJ Snap
Good but not Alan Partridge
This is a funny but not hilarious series and works well but is not up to the Alan Partridge standard .
Published 10 months ago by BR1588
Poor
I'm a huge Steve Coogan fan and have loved his comic creations since his debut some 20 yrs ago, paul and pauline calf were absolutely hilarious and as for the legendary Alan... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Russell C. Witheyman
Great underrated comedy!
This is better than Alan Partridge, which is saying a lot.
I think you can see quite a bit of Steve Coogan (whom I sense to be fairly anti-establishment) in the idealism... Read more
I think you can see quite a bit of Steve Coogan (whom I sense to be fairly anti-establishment) in the idealism... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Daniel02
Coogandale
A truly toe-curling characterisation from the splendid Mr Coogan. Without the 70's soundtrack it would be brilliant - with it, it is sublime (probably my age helps in this... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by Professor Pyro
As good as Partridge!
If you like Partridge, and you appreciate Coogan's better characters, you'll love Saxondale. The first (pilot) episode is a bit slow but after that, the director changed and it... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by K. Thompson
An excellent buy
Saxondale Series 1 & 2 are an excellent purchase for those who love the poignant antics of this character created by Steve Coogan.
A modern day classic
A modern day classic
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by M. Jones
Great show
Steve coogan is mainly known for being Allan Partridge- a character he and his brilliant team Armando Ianucci, Patrick Marber, Rebbecca Front and Doon McKickan developped over a... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by TKr
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If you're reading this you'll know the show already.
Yes, it is as funny as you remember it and yes, it does stand up to numerous revisions. Read more
Yes, it is as funny as you remember it and yes, it does stand up to numerous revisions. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Dave Noble
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