Goodnight Sweetheart- Should they bring it back?

I watched the one-off episode last night. I did enjoy it as I did the original series and some good laughs packed into the 1/2 hour slot. I'd like to see what they could do with the storyline so on that basis I'd like to see it come back for at least 1 series.

I thought it strange though that Gary was still stuck in the same bar with Phoebe 16 years on - could he not have become a song writer or something?


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fussyonion

I was a huge fan of Goodnight Sweetheart back in the day and I enjoyed last night's episode but I don't think it should come back.
It was of its' time. I don't know if it would work again.
Having said that, if it did come back, I'd definitely watch it.

fussyonion

fussyonion wrote: »

I was a huge fan of Goodnight Sweetheart back in the day and I enjoyed last night's episode but I don't think it should come back.
It was of its' time. I don't know if it would work again.
Having said that, if it did come back, I'd definitely watch it.

I think i'm with you on that onion. On balance, as much as i enjoyed last night, I think it could sink very fast if the script writing wasn't up to scratch

Skid X

I think it will return, even it it shouldn't. The BBC are desperate for some 'new' sitcom hits.

Really enjoyed it last night. Not sure if it has enough potential to last a full series but maybe the writers have more up their sleeves.

Having said that, I would rather see the BBC trying to create new comedy hits than dredging up old favourites to squeeze the last bit of juice from them.

Avatar MIA

No. It was only okay - it was fun that it was the reverse with him being out of touch with the modern world, but hard to see it being sustainable. Has his side kick acted in anything since, he was very stagey and seemed rusty.

I only watched the first 20 mins or so of Young Mrs Bucket. Thought it was devoid of humour and the main character a very pale characterisation of the classic that was the original.

Overall all very few jokes in either.

Avatar MIA

Avatar MIA wrote: »

I only watched the first 20 mins or so of Young Mrs Bucket.

I watched 3 mins and turned it off, it was dreadful.

Mr.Nice Guy

fussyonion wrote: »

I was a huge fan of Goodnight Sweetheart back in the day and I enjoyed last night's episode but I don't think it should come back.
It was of its' time. I don't know if it would work again.
Having said that, if it did come back, I'd definitely watch it.

No it wasn't.

I wouldn't mind it coming back for a Christmas special, but as a new series, nah.

Berserker

Always loved 'Goodnight Sweetheart' and I watched the episode last night. I think the Beeb put out the episode to gauge the level of interest in a new series. Loved the bit where Gary sung "Hello from the other side". I think we'll see a full series but the writing has to be top class or it'll sully the original.

Shakyfan

If they did it properly they could get one or two series out of it! They may be considering it as they left it open for a return. The only difference is that "Yvvone" is aware of the time travelling now - part of the appeal of the original series was waiting to see if Gary would give himself away in one of the time-zones!

iguana

If they do anything it would be best to keep it as the odd special here or there. But even that they'd have to be very careful with, as they ruined Only Fools and Horses with all the specials. This special was pretty good though Gary's reaction to his daughter's jeans was odd. Ripped jeans were a 90s thing.

Ladyinthedark

I love this show but I missed the new episode does anyone know where I could watch it I'm devistatated

Berserker

Ladyinthedark wrote: »

I love this show but I missed the new episode does anyone know where I could watch it I'm devistatated

You can watch it on the BBC iplayer.

KingBrian2

Their too old.

Ladyinthedark

How ?? I even tried a vpn it won't work

Ally Dick

Absolute tripe. Could never warm to Rodney as a yuppie time traveller

Guy:Incognito

KingBrian2 wrote: »

Their too old.

They're too old for what? It's not like its a series about 20 somethings.

I thought it was very good.

Ally Dick wrote: »

Absolute tripe. Could never warm to Rodney as a yuppie time traveller

Maybe stop confusing real people with characters they play and you might be able to enjoy stuff.

Ladyinthedark

Anyone with an idea where to watch it please

Ally Dick

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Maybe stop confusing real people with characters they play and you might be able to enjoy stuff.

I'm not. I think he was suited to the role of Rodney but not that wet time traveller. That was tea time comedy. Polite but dull