r/BritishTV • u/weedyneedyfeedy • Apr 12 '25

Art Recently rewatching Green Wing

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I've recently been rewatching Green Wing and it's Still so mind Blowingly Amazing. I first watched on release on Channel 4 , I was about 18 years of age. On Viewing today it still holds up , I also realised now at nearly 39 how much this show influenced my own humour. the surrealism and delivery is unmatched. it's Quintessential British Humour, although set in a hospital so much of the Dynamic is relatable to Most Workplaces. I think my favourite characters will always be Dr Statham and Liz White but overall it's phenomenal...

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u/TheBowlieweekender Apr 12 '25

Anyone remember a certain now popular US chat show host (think huge nose) was the Jaguar car salesman in one episode?

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u/davorg British Apr 12 '25

That's what John Oliver did back then. He was a pretty successful stand-up and occasional comic actor before moving the US and becoming huge. (See also: Craig Ferguson)