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Saxondale - Complete BBC Series 1 [Non-US Format, PAL, Region 2, Import]

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Saxondale was a bit a curates egg as TV comedy goes. One minute a moment of absolute genius from Steve Coogan but then sometimes it could leave you laughterless.

However Tommy IS a another brilliant creation from Steve Coogan. A 50something ex-roadie with a love of things 1970's, an anger management problem and a habit of speaking his mind. For me the best scenes were the openings to each episode where Tommy is shown attending anger management classes, which he continually disrupts and succeeds in upsetting other people.

Another favourite moment is when Tommy goes into a HiFi shop and debates the merits of sub-woofers etc with the shop assitant, whilst his aid Raymond is looking for evidence of pests in some form or another. After leading the shop assistant a merry dance for a number of minutes Tommy eventually leaves having bought absolutely nothing.

Of the remaining cast Rasmus Hardiker as Raymond and Ruth Jones as Magz are both good but its Morwenna Banks as the sniping Vicky who almost steals the series from Coogan. She just winds Tommy up everytime they meet.

The series is very well written, and if you seen it you'll know thats its worth buying. It improves with every viewing....

Once again Steve Coogan exhibits his special gift for making you laugh out loud. The "Anger Management" session is one of the funniest bits I've ever seen. This is one of the best scripted and acted shows out there.