When Australia Made Its Own Versions of UK Comedy Shows

Описание: Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Australian TV refused to accept the cancellation of popular British sitcoms and produced sequel series with imported original stars, as well as bringing sketch comedy stars over to recreate their routines for facsimile specials. Almost unknown outside Australia - and often forgotten there too - these are a fascinating study in cover version television.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - US Remakes
02:45 - Are You Being Served?
08:10 - Love Thy Neighbour
10:30 - Father Dear Father
13:10 - Doctor Down Under
14:36 - Benny Hill
15:25 - The Two Ronnies
16:48 - Worzel Gimmidge