calling Anglos and Anglophiles

[brightlywoven]

(inspired by foreverdirt's latest link)

One thing I have found to stand between me and the feeling that England is home, has been my lack of familiarity with the people of pop and political culture. I have for indtance, rarely any idea who humph is snarking about in ISIHAC. Partly this is because I have no tv. However, rather than get one, then try to trawl through for the good bits, I am asking you, dear friends list to point me the right way.

Week one: comedy

Can you suggest British comedy or comedians that would probably not be known internationally which I might enjoy? (eg a passing comment from shanith led me to mitch benn. Awsome)

Comments

[vescoiya.livejournal.com]

I like Mock the Week a fair portion of the time, but it's quality is very variable and I think that is in part as it is essentially all improv.

What happened with Angus Deayton?

[emily-shore.livejournal.com]

Extracurricular activities involving prostitutes and cocaine. It was fascinating watching Ian and Paul basically forcing him off the show by mocking him mercilessly on air. As P-K said, though, it was also very painful.

The show hasn't been the same without him, although it's still very good.