Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
AniInterview
Sorry, this movie sucks
Mattie Kenny
I found this comedy to be one of the most overlooked, underrated series of recent years. Jennifer Saunders has followed the Victoria Wood method of giving the other characters the best lines, and subsequently ends up in the straight-laced but still humorous role of the snobbish Caroline. All of the actors work well together to create believable relationships, particularly Sue Johnston and Sally Phillips as mother and daughter Sal and Tash.Out of the large high-profile cast, Dawn French steals the show with a wonderful portrayal as the schizophrenic-suffering, sweet cheese factory employee Rosie Bales, while Joanna Lumley is completely unrecognisable in her role as eccentric church organist Delilah Stagg. I don't know why the BBC pulled the plug on this after just three series, it is a charming and gentle comedy that really brightens up your mood.
m-brinkley1
Unlike most of the reviewers, I had not heard of this program nor had I seen any advertisement for it. I just discovered it while browsing my local bookstore. It took me a while to purchase, it wasn't an impulse buy but I do enjoy Dawn French's work so I was willing to shell out the $29.99 for it and am glad I did.I was hoping to watch one episode a day and draw out the enjoyment of it but, after the first episode, I just had to keep going and now, with it all watched, I wish I could watch the second season but it doesn't seem to show up on BBC America anytime soon. So, I guess I will have to wait.One reviewer said it would be compared to "Golden Girls" but I can't imagine that. I see it more as a more contemporary, more female, less comedic version of "Last of the Summer Wine". I love the look at village life and suspect that it is not too far off in regards to realism. The characterization is wonderful, the story line is comfortable and warm and real and I just enjoyed every minute of it. In fact, I will probably watch it again -- something I don't tend to do often.
bonfire_babe
This is such a great comedy series as it's so true to life. The comedy doesn't smack you in the face, it comes from the situations and comments made and is almost and in-joke with people who know ladies like those the the series or just know the WI or other ladies clubs.The cast of brilliant female British comediennes and actresses is unrivalled by any other series. You almost feel cheated by the short screen time some of the ladies have however it works so well which each lady performing so well. The rich diversity of characters keeps the stories so rich and varied and there's so much going on just like a real village would be.This is a great series but I'm surprised it works outside of the UK as they are playing on such British stereotypes and cultural traditions, even the title referring to the belief that all the WI does is make jam and sing Jerusalem.
moonspinner9691
This is a lovely program about life in a small village. Having grown up in a small town I can identify with the different personalities you find in small villages and towns everywhere. It's not supposed to be side split-tingly funny but a gentle poke at the small town politics that occur in a "ladies guild" sort of organisation. We had them in my home town and I would imagine just about every small town has them still. If you have never encountered this sort of life I pity you and this program will bore you but if you have the luck to live in such a place you will see the funny side of things and maybe even see yourself in one of the characters. I look forward to series two!
