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NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 10:59 AM Nov 2012

Reggie Perrin

This is a half hour British comedy starring Martin Clunes. I'm not normally a fan of British comedy shows. They tend to be a little too slapstick for my taste, but this one has clever dialog and Martin Clunes (Doc Martin), who delivers the lines flawlessly. Episode 3, when he delivers a lecture on capitalism to some school children, is a particular gem.

Give it a try and have a chuckle or two.

Just an additional note: the laugh track may drive you crazy. But it's still worth a watch.

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Reggie Perrin (Original Post) NV Whino Nov 2012 OP
We watched it when it first ran. bif Nov 2012 #1
Yes, it's streaming NV Whino Nov 2012 #2
"The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin" was a 1970s version of the same show Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #3
Do you know if there is a third season? NV Whino Nov 2012 #5
This series is hilarious. Wonderful stuff! nt morningglory Nov 2012 #4

bif

(22,697 posts)
1. We watched it when it first ran.
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:06 AM
Nov 2012

Funny stuff. Is it streaming on Netflix? What is the actual title of the show. Something like the rise and fall of Reginald Perrin?

Lydia Leftcoast

(48,217 posts)
3. "The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin" was a 1970s version of the same show
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 12:33 PM
Nov 2012

with the late Leonard Rossiter in the title role.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
5. Do you know if there is a third season?
Sun Nov 11, 2012, 01:18 PM
Nov 2012

I can't find any mention of a third season, and season 2 is a bit of a cliff hanger.

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