englishtnscones For a long time I really liked this series, but the more I watched it, I found myself tired of listening to Lionel. He's very whiny and doesn't seem to appreciate joy; actually a very negative character. For example, when Alistar is trying to cheerfully promote his mediocre book and make him a success, Lionel basically bucks him the whole way; as though he being dragged to fame kicking and screaming and complaining the whole time. It seemed as though all the characters were focused on cheering him up and it became exhausting to watch. I prefer other Britcoms to this one. For example, Red Dwarf, The IT Crowd, etc. I'm just find some characters in Britcoms quintessentially "British" or happy to be cynical and full of negative gloom. Cheer up mates! You won the war!

stanleybanjo and I am a 60 year old male,disabled Vietnam veteran residing in Estonia. I love the peace, and slow pace, of the plots and the love shared between all of the cast members. I watch this show every weekday of my life , Monday thru Friday, at 2pm, Estonian time, on BBC PRIME. Thank you very much BBC for producing such a delightful and loving show! and I especially thank Mr. Palmer and Ms. Dench for their excellent acting and beautiful love, and respect, for each other.There is a wonderful balance with the other characters and no filth and no social agendas, unlike on the often horrible USA TV shows. ( I have recently seen Ms. Dench in different movies and I must say, I always wonder when Lionel will appear on screen.)

suessanderson I actually just recently discovered this wonderfully entertaining program just this past year when they were running some sort of special about it during our local PBS' usual telethon deal.They always seem to choose their programming VERY well during "their sweeps" (haha), but when I saw it, I couldn't believe that it had been on so many years and I had never seen it. Now, I have a continuous series recording of it via my DVR on the BBC-America channel here and I do NOT miss an episode. Just like the first lady commented above, regarding her husband...DO NOT TALK TO ME DURING "AS TIME GOES BY" OR ELSE!" :) Of course, I can rewind and such, but still....I'm sure all of you fans can understand why. You can miss a second of it and miss the best lines or jokes.I love the entire cast, but I have to be honest here. I was never the largest Judi Dench fan. I liked her okay in movies and the like, but OMG...she is a GREAT COMEDIENNE! I actually like her comedy better than her dramatic works, but now, I appreciate those too, especially knowing her background, training, etc.As far as "Lionel", the kind, loving and adorable husband...he reminds me of so many people, one of which being my father(except my father was a WW2 soldier:), that I just have an utter fondness for the man.They are SOO convincing as a couple....it would not have surprised me if someone told me that they happened to be married in real-life, because their chemistry is just right-on.As far as the rest of the cast, I really enjoy Alistair and then the girls, but the sister and bro-in-law, I believe their characters' names are Penny(Pen?) and Stephen maybe? They are a hoot. Then of course that older couple that I believe are friends of theirs. I can't recall their names as I have just started watching, but I'm learning. They were the couple that helped them in that episode where they donated their time to the "aged" and had a "tea party" for them at that meeting/ballroom where Alistair was the "DJ".Oh gosh...I could go on forever, but guess what! The episodes running right now have all been from 97' and 98'....BUT...tonight, they are running one from 92' apparently before.....okay...I don't like to spoil things, but if any of you are reading this, you know WAY more than I do, so I am sure I haven't typed any spoilers. If I have, I apologize in advance.Anyhow, this show is probably one of my all-time faves of programs-any genre, and I am so glad I found it. KUDOS to all of you britties and your lovely talents.

angiestones As time goes by has just started flighting in South Africa so we are still on the first series, I cannot wait for the next episode, I enjoy the humour and the suspense leading up to the renewed romance. Lional is such an interesting and humorous character with the potential of being a great romantic, the humour between Jean and Lional is so entertaining, I just hope that our television network continues with the rest of the series, if not, I will just have to buy them through the BBC network, I cannot believe that this series has only just started flighting in this country. It makes one wish for a Lional to arrive on your doorstep tomorrow. The performers in this series are really masters of their craft.