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Bringing together the undisputed talents of Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong for a brand new BBC sketch show, The Armstrong & Miller Show’s first series now arrives in its entirety on DVD. It’s been many years since the pair joined forces for the earlier Armstrong & Miller, and in that time, they’ve come up with a whole host of new characters to keep us amused.
Thus, we get to meet the husband who can’t work out that his wife his having an affair with his best friend, and instead chooses to believe some of the wild explanations he’s offered. There’s the dentist and his inappropriate comments, usually uttered while his patient’s mouth is wide open. Or what about the brilliantly inspired SatNav system that comes up with an abundance of reasons for not taking certain routes? These, and many more, jam-pack all of the episodes of the new Armstrong & Miller Show.
The series packs in many laughs, and it’s a mixture of the quality of writing and skill of the two lead performers that really make it soar. The Armstrong & Miller Show may not go to the lengths of Little Britain to mine its laughs, but in many ways, it’s the better show. It’s tighter, more imaginative, and when all said and done, much funnier too. Recommended. --Jon Foster
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Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong star in the hit BBC comedy sketch programme the armstrong and miller show. The line-up of characters, includes Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; the Inappropriate Dentist, who regales his captive audience with tales of swinger parties and the state of his pet dog’s prostate; Tony and Dimitri, a hapless football manager and his Russian oligarch boss; and wartime fighter pilots, talking in modern-day street lingo. Wince at the near-the-knuckle instructions of a politically incorrect sat nav, and marvel at the very existence of Pru and Miranda, two fat ladies with the difference that they can neither cook nor run Dandy Lion’s, their brain-meltingly inefficient vegetarian restaurant in Hampstead. And that’s just a taster – there are nearly 100 other characters in the series, all with a hint of Armstrong and Miller’s exquisite nose for the absurd. “Deftly written, expertly performed, different, original” --Guardian Unlimited “Superior comedy…an absolute treat” --Observer Special Features Interviews with Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong Out-takes
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Jo
Format:DVD
I felt obliged to write a review because the 1 star rating given by the previous review is, in my opinion, inexplicable. This show is laugh-out-loud funny, the sketches are just the right length and the returning characters are sufficiently different each episode to be surprising and never boring, whilst retaining their 'catch phrases'. Most episodes are a mixture of the regular characters and a couple of slightly longer stand alone sketches. I have watched this dvd several times with very different audiences and so far everyone has loved it. The series is very like the early series of The Fast Show - if you liked that I'm sure you won't be disappointed with Armstrong and Miller.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I disagree with the one star review. Okay, not every sketch works - even the greatest sketch shows were very much hit and miss - look at Monthy Python, Two Ronnies, Smith and Jones, Fast Show or Little Britain - but some sketches are brilliant. The street-talking pilots are clever and the cavemen sketches are genius.
I would suggest making up your own mind as to the star rating. It may not always be laugh out loud but it is very entertaining and both Miller and Armstrong are such great comic performers. Timing, voices and mannerisms all add to the strong comic characters they create.
I'm also glad to read that Ben Miller is such a good bloke - he always comes across that way.
I think this is pretty good bearing in mind this is their fifth series (four for channel four - see other review) and I look forward to number six. I think in the current climate where there are so many sub-par comedy shows on TV, this old-school style show works for me.
I would suggest making up your own mind as to the star rating. It may not always be laugh out loud but it is very entertaining and both Miller and Armstrong are such great comic performers. Timing, voices and mannerisms all add to the strong comic characters they create.
I'm also glad to read that Ben Miller is such a good bloke - he always comes across that way.
I think this is pretty good bearing in mind this is their fifth series (four for channel four - see other review) and I look forward to number six. I think in the current climate where there are so many sub-par comedy shows on TV, this old-school style show works for me.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A. Myers
Format:DVD
If you're wavering between buying this or not, just buy it! Armstrong & Miller is smarter than the average sketch show - there are so many memorable characters; the street-talking spitfire pilots, "Daily Mail reader" sat-nav, inappropriate dentist, the list is endless!
This lacks the dodgy moments that you find in so many other similar shows. The whole series is witty and subtle, and out of the same stable as Mitchell and Webb. Guaranteed laugh out loud comedy for the more discerning!
This lacks the dodgy moments that you find in so many other similar shows. The whole series is witty and subtle, and out of the same stable as Mitchell and Webb. Guaranteed laugh out loud comedy for the more discerning!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
The armstrong and miller show box set
When the box set arrived I was surprised that the discs were intact as all three boxes were smashed to heck!
Published 3 months ago by BWatson78
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this; will watch it over & over.
Delivered quickly & well packaged. Good value for price. Absolutely loved this series on TV; cringingly funny, very well acted & the sketches are short so the theme is not over... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. L. Lusby
5.0 out of 5 stars
So funny
Gave this to my grandson for Christmas, he so love it. One of his favourite DVDs ,would highly recommend it .
Published 3 months ago by sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny!!!!! These guys are very talented.
Recommend to anyone who likes dry british humour and skit shows. Very funny. My favourite one is the skit with the two army guys who talk like school girls... hilarious.
Published 4 months ago by Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most funny show on earth
Armstrong & Miller are the best in UK comedy. Have never laughed so much in years. Have gone & bought the 4th series as well!!
Published 16 months ago by Linda Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
hilarious
exactly what youd expect, its a hilarious program and being able to watch them whenever and where ever is a total bonus.
Published 20 months ago by Mr. T. Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Armstrong and Miller Show - Series 1 - 3 Box Set [DVD]
This new box set from Armstrong and Miller is totally rad and stuff, isn't it though? Like, with all these characters dressing up and wearing women's clothes and everything, and... Read more
Published on 3 May 2011 by Kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab!.
Really love these two. I have to say that i do think the first series is the best, but still if you like Armstrong and Miller i dont think you'd be dissapointed if you bought this... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by K. Cairns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this show
I stumbled upon Armstrong and Miller series 1 by accident. I got it cheap and I knew the actors from other series I had seen. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2011 by MR
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best comedy Sketch show for my tastes
I find Armstrong and Miller to be wonderfully clever and funny in their sketches.
Having also seen their live show I discovered that they are even more talented than I... Read more
Having also seen their live show I discovered that they are even more talented than I... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2010 by Mr. R. J. Strange-Burlong
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