So this week I was flying back from LA to Toronto on Air Canada and noticed a British sitcom on their entertainment system. I managed to watch 4 out of the 6 episodes on offer and LOVED every single second. The writing, characters and observations on life in general were so well done.
The first episode I watched centred around fundraising for a new playground by both Muslims and Christians. The Muslims raised $12K in a few days and the Reverend's congregation raised only 69 pence. Priceless! The Rev. is kind, compassionate and gentle but not without his own flaws and it's refreshing to see a religious character as both the main character and portrayed as NORMAL. With a wife and kid and dealing with all sorts of interesting parishioners. Mick, in particular, steals every scene he's in - HILARIOUS!!! Anyway, this show made my flight so much more palatable. Only wish we had this show in Canada so I could watch the rest.
The first episode I watched centred around fundraising for a new playground by both Muslims and Christians. The Muslims raised $12K in a few days and the Reverend's congregation raised only 69 pence. Priceless! The Rev. is kind, compassionate and gentle but not without his own flaws and it's refreshing to see a religious character as both the main character and portrayed as NORMAL. With a wife and kid and dealing with all sorts of interesting parishioners. Mick, in particular, steals every scene he's in - HILARIOUS!!! Anyway, this show made my flight so much more palatable. Only wish we had this show in Canada so I could watch the rest.