This updated article was first published in December 2015.Readentries 100 81 hereandentries 80 61 here.
The real draw here is the stirring reunion of Adrian with his father after an absence of 39 years.
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Its an inspired source of comedy.
As is30 Rocks tradition, its all marvellously ludicrous, oddball comedy that nonetheless retains a genuinely warm heart.
Naturally, theres a twist but its not the one viewers might be anticipating.
A fine example of one of TVs most popular comedies.
Hes subverted the holiday on several occasions though: there was Festivus (for the rest of us!)
Awkward, anti-festive comedy at its finest.
It proves challenging, to say the least.
Its a busy, busy day for the Vicar that proves brilliantly entertaining.
The shows 2018 festive special will air live, so expect the unexpected.
Tiny quibbles and adjustments give way to escalating farce, as Jack just cannot settle on his decisions.
A show well ahead of its time.
but eventually overcomes his misgivings to engage in the office festivities.
Its all funny, original material that pointedly observes a number of societys festive quirks.
John Lithgow as Dick continually demonstrates his place among the greatest sitcom performers of all time.
Eight days of presents followed by one day of many presents who wouldnt want to embracethat?
(Hes not drunk, but his underage passenger sure is.)
What more could he ask for?
As tends to happen inPeep Show, things dont go particularly smoothly.
Mark asks girlfriend Dobby to pretend to be a platonic friend, which doesnt go down well.
Jeremys attempts at cooking the Christmas dinner dont pan out very well.
Marks dad continually insults and mocks him; Marks sister flirts with druggie friend Super Hans.
The scene escalates into an explosion of festive resentment: cringe comedy at its very finest.
Not so much for Axl Heck, mind.
A great concept for a heartwarming Christmas episode that really captures the festive spirit.
Their interactions with the airports rather limited staff are classic sitcom material.
Meanwhile, at home, Tims boys are forced to go it alone in the neighbourhood Christmas lighting contest.
