Back From The Dead
For my first TV recommendation, I choose Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). The show is a brilliant example of an early 2000’s surreal sitcom. Starring notorious duo, Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves (Of Shooting Stars fame), as the even more madcap title characters, each episode contains fine examples of British humour.
The premise is simple: Two private investigators, along with ones beautiful fiance, are caught on the wrong side of a client, which ends in a rather tragic death to Hopkirk. From beyond the grave, Hopkirk choses his work partner and best friend Randall as his ‘chosen one’, enabling him to communicate with the living and assist with cases. There is also another familiar face in the form of Tom Baker playing Hopkirks eccentric mentor, Wyvern.
If you are a fan of British comedy, you will enjoy a game of ‘spot the faces’ as many future stars appear in the show. To name a few; David Tennant, Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Hugh Laurie, Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg and Matt Lucas. The amount of cameos is truly extraordinary, and truly enjoyable!
Randall and Hopkirk display unorthodox methods in the line of duty, all of which are very entertaining. Both series are brilliant and the show definitely came to an untimely end! I highly recommend giving the series on watch.
You can find both series on Amazon here: x
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