14 January, 2005

Little Britain

Before I left the UK, I bought a DVD of BBC comedy "Little Britain". Although I didn't see its TV series, I've got all involved in the DVD and am longing to see its new series, which is now on TV. Yes, if I regret having left Britain, it'll be attributed to the fact that the new series of the comedy is on TV and I can't see it.

There are funny characters like Lou and Andy, Vicky Pollard and Marjorie Dawes. Moreover, a stage hyponotist who cannot hypnotise, a transvestite who overacts a lady, and a secretary who loves the prime minister...

Every episode features a certain town somewhere in Britain. Therefore, each of those characters speaks a strong accent. For example, a mysterious Scottish hotelier, Ray McClooney, of course, has a strong Scottish accent. What I'm really impressed is two comedians, Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who play all main funny characters, are skillful to be able to imitate any type of English accents. If this programme was on TV when I was studying phonetics, I might have decided to pursue a degree in it in Britain, not journalism.

Today's article is about this comedy. Three signs of the Walsh village featured in the comedy have been stolen. This is Llanddewi-Brefi in Ceredigion where Little Britain's popular character, Daffyd - the only gay in the village - lives. BBC says;

Since it crossed over from being a cult series to a mainstream hit, fans of the TV comedy have been having their photographs taken next to the road signs. But some may have gone further - with three of the signs stolen in recent months.

Some fans may have gone further...

» BBC News | Wales | Little Britain village seeks help
12 January 2005

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