The Obscure Sitcom Files – All About Me

Introduction

On the 29th of March 2002, BBC One implemented its Rhythm and Movement idents. Designed to replace the old balloon ones, they were notable for its use of people and diversity – one involved three basketball players dancing in their wheelchairs, another involved two performers performing the Brazilian martial art of the Capoeira, and another involved the performance of the traditional Maori Haka. I bring this up because All About Me, first broadcast on the 8th of March 2002, feels like these idents in sitcom form – a grand attempt at showing off the lives of people in the UK in a quite diverse manner. Was it successful, however? Let us find out.

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The Obscure Sitcom Files – Mad About Alice

Ah, the family sitcom – a popular type of sitcom that has been practiced extensively over the years, especially by the BBC. Do you know what can also be funny? Divorce. Speaking of divorce, the sitcom that I’m going to be looking at today is one which explores this somewhat delicate process through the eyes of a duo who should not be together at all. But is it any good? Let’s find out!

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