Little Britain

The Dulcinea recently bought the first season of the BBC show Little Britain featuring Matt Lucas and David Williams. It was really funny. Each episode is a series of short sketches featuring recurring characters with some brief introductions by Tom Baker of Doctor Who fame.



That's Matt Lucas above as Daffyd, The character constantly laments that he's the only gay in the small Welsh village in which he lives but he isn't alone by any stretch. So, when other gay folk appear, he does his best to send them on their way as they are intruding on his turf. For example, when the gay Star Trek fan club meets at the local pub, he tells them that they're not wanted there. Considering his attire at that point, it was quite humorous.



That is David Williams as Ray McCooney, the proprietor of a Scottish hotel, who communicates in riddle and by playing the recorder.

Honestly, I enjoy all the characters and skits but I must admit that Williams is my favorite by a slim margin. This is because, when doing drag, Williams reminds me of Graham Chapman from Monty Python. Still, Lucas rocks as Marjorie Dawes, the leader of a weight loss support group.

Do check it out. And why do the British do drag so well and why does American TV avoid it almost completely?