Each 'sentimental' bit in this series is cut short but a classic comedy scene however, and it's this which makes it so unique. The entire series also focusses around a cliffhanger which begins in the first episode but isn't resolved to the final scene of the last episode. We know Carole is pregnant (again). She doesn't know who the father is. Through a series of bizarre occurrences we find out who the unlikely dad is. The dad knows nothing about it until the end of episode 7.

The acting is as we would expect from the brilliant Chris Barrie. He's top notch in every episode. His supporting cast also fulfill their duty and makes each charcater their own. Especially the hilarious Colin with his sceptic hand. And his boils. And his weak bladder. And his 'loose' muscles.....

This show is another classic British comedy and like Red Dwarf, it deserves far more attention on 'best sitcom/comedy' polls that it receives. It seems as though The Office's David Brent may have taken a few pointers from Gordon Brittas. Brent is funny, but makes us uncomfortable. Brittas is hilarious, and a charcter which I warmed towards.

If you like the Office, you'll love it's predecessor. The Brittas Empire is an exccceeeelleeennnnttt show made all the better by Barrie's comic genious. Buy it.

More Chris Barrie - Exceeeeelent!
Review date: 2004-03-17 Rating: 8 out of 10

Chris Barrie is just the perfect annoying man.....at least his tv characters are! I'm convinced that Gordon Brittas would be the most irritating man in the World if he were real & I'm sure most people know someone like him!

But be ready, the best of this series is still to come!

Barrie Strikes Again
Review date: 2003-11-03 Rating: 8 out of 10

It is wonderful to see this completely underrated comedy finally hitting the shelves on everyones favourite format, DVD. This is a must have for everybody, and if you don't already own season 1, then buy them both. Chris Barrie's performance is not to be matched, but when supported by the rest of the cast, it truly is comedy dynamite.

This series contains such highlights as the fire / bomb / everything else feasibly possible drill, the Russian Recital, and the end of Brittas - at the beginning :oS

As well as the highlights, the constant laughs, and misunderstandings, make this one of the most amusing, light hearted, and wholly entertaining comedies.

The only minor downfall is a lack of special features but this is more than made up for in the entertainment of the series itself, bring on season 3, and enjoy seasons 1 & 2, a must for the collection :o)

FANTASTIC !!!!
Review date: 2003-10-25 Rating: 10 out of 10

Chris Barrie is wonderful as the hopelessly dappy, but all round good guy Brittas. I really loved series two but can't wait for the rest of the saga to come out on DVD.

My favourite episode ever involved a shark, a swimming pool and Gordon Britta's trying to explain where a missing child might be. One of the most under-rated commedies from the UK.

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