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The Catherine Tate Show - Series One

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Catherine Tate may be one of the newest talents to arrive from England. Her show is not yet broadcasted in America as it should have. Regardless, it is one of the funniest shows that I have seen in a long time and Catherine Tate is becoming one of my television favorites. She can transform herself from a young flygirl teenager to an annoying old woman. In between, she plays the woman who is frightened of her own shadow; the mall information lady who is useless, haven't we met one of them; the woman who can't get drunk enough to have sex with her boyfriend; the drunk real estate agent who makes crude remarks, and others. Anyway, the six episodes are really wonderful to watch over and over again. As somebody who got the first season of the show, I hope other American anglophiles will take a chance on Catherine Tate. She's one of Britain's funniest leading ladies.

Our friends in the UK have been going on and on about Catherine Tate for ages so we were delighted when the show debuted on BBC America just recently. We were not disappointed!

Catherine Tate is a very talented comedian who is convincing as the foul-mouthed Nan, the typical teenager who wants to know if she is being disrespected, and the posh "too much time on her hands" mother and house wife "Horrors - down to the last 4 litres of extra virgin olive oil". The funny thing is that I can identify with each of these characters as either family members or someone I know.

We are so glad that the boxed set is to be released in days. Looking forward to seeing the shows without all the American adverts! For those who aren't familar with the various British accents, you may have to "cheat" and use your closed captioning option. The humour won't be lost though.. Cheers!

Catherine Tate is a completely transformational performer. In this collection she brings us sad-sack Elaine Figgis, the line-dancing Brit baker whose e-courting of a death-row Texan is at once pathetic and hilarious; Nan Taylor, the outrageous Granny with a foul mouth and a keen wit; and the apotheosis of high school apathy, Lauren, who is perpetually "bovvered" by any kind of authority. Treat yourself, and check out this extraordinarily sharp, insightful and funny collection.

This has got to be one of the funniest shows on television. The British know how to do good series, you just don't get that from American television. nan is the best television character in the history of television. BUY THIS DVD!!!!

Ever since I found Ms. Tate, it was love at first sight. She is extremely funny and talented and I thoughly enjoyed this DVD. So worth getting.

At my local convenience store, I tried to convince them that this DVD was valid as American currency. It turns out I was wrong.

Catherine Tate is a rare gem. Incredibly talented and intelligent in real life, her ability to transcend class and educational boundaries enables her to create such sharp satire. She is truly amazing! As much as I think that an American audience will be able to appreciate and enjoy the impressionistic humour, only Brits will really be able to understand the reflection of pure, classic and complex British humour. Thank Goodness for Catherine Tate; all is not lost!

Feeling down? Can't seem to smile about anything? Then watch this hysterically funny, bodacious series. Where has she been all my life? I was introduced to this show on BBC America and now just must see every show. In my worst of times, I cannot help but laugh my socks off, roll around on the floor holding my belly in uncontrollable laughter. Catherine Tate is a brilliant one-woman dynamo. The entire ensemble is perfection. It must be brutal trying to get through a skit. They surely have the most fun of anyone on film. Please do not deny yourself this joy. If you are a fan of The Thin Blue Line then your funny bone will be tickled again.

Don't think I have seen such a chameleon since French and Saunders( who are my favorite British comedy team).Normally doing so many characters they tend to be a tad relative to each other, but not with this lady,WOW!! So nice to see real talent,which is getting harder and harder to find anymore .Do I like every single sketch?Nah,but even the baton sketch, which isn't my favorite has kind of a heart to it which makes it sweet. Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to be blown away by talent , just a warning though for those watching with little ones or people who are offended by colorful language, there is cursing a plenty, especially when she does the old lady character, but that's real life isn't it? :)

If you enjoy "Little Britain" and " French and Saunders", you will appreciate this comedy show. Catherine Tate is very versatile in her characters, and you will really appreciate her sense of humor.