james-laing Review of One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)

One Of The Best British Sitcom's Ever

[10/10 · 3 November 2010]

This show need's no introduction, not only is it the best sitcom ever but it has set the bench mark for other sitcoms but it has also created one of the best characters for us to sympathise with. When i first watched this show i was about 5 so i couldn't understand what a brilliant TV show it was but now i'm older and i understand the show dark undertones and surrealism. Like many great sitcom they have a simple setting so that the writer (in this case David Renwick) can show us that a typical, surburban setting is just waiting to be stripped away and exposed as a dark and disturbing microcosm. My favourite episode is 'The Trial' because it's a very unique episode because it takes place entirely in the house and just has Victor ranting on about his boredom..... and his scab, the reason this is my favourite episode is because i don't think any comedy writers today could write something as perfect as this episode, not Chuck Lorre, Ricky Gervais or the people who wrote 'Friends'. I can also relate to Victor (not the age!) but the fact that he is the only sane person in a world that is completely insane, and through his dry quick wit he is quickly alienated for using this to express his opinion's. the show was not well liked by some but it's their loss because they are missing out on THE greatest show ever. 10/10