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Brittas Empire (Series 3)
The Brittas Empire (Series 3) kicks off
with our favourite bureaucrat Brittas (Chris Barrie) being accused of
unspeakable murders and once again where Brittas is concerned, things go
far from smoothly. From accusations of drug running, murder and even
beheadings, Brittas somehow manages to wrangle his way out of this mess
with some of the most obscure flashbacks to every grace a BBC series.
With that said, the Brittas Empire (Series 3) contains six entertaining
episodes that contain everything from witticism, sex and Freudian
dreams.
What really makes this series stand out
from the rest is the delightful Chris Barrie (Tomb Raider, Red Dwarf)
who does a remarkable job at playing a snobby and pompos politician
archetype who does everything he can to make things right but
unfortunately go horribly wrong. The series also uses a variety of
different humour styles that include black comedy, slapstick and down
right political incorrect humour that somehow makes the charm of Brittas
only grow on you more.
The video quality of the Brittas Empire
(Series 3) is relatively clean but it is showing its age, considering
the how old this comedy series but unfortunately quite a few people
think that DVD is a format of perfection. As with the video, the audio
quality supports Dolby Digital 2.0 that does a fine job at portraying
the humour of this fine series.
In conclusion, the Brittas Empire (Series
3) is a great romp through the 1980’s that although is a little dated
(comically and visually), is still a great series that I would recommend
to all lovers of British comedy. With outstanding performances by Chris
Barrie, Michael Burns, Pippa Haywood, Julia St. John, Richard Braine,
Perry Fenwick, the Brittas Empire is one series that you should take
home today.
Episode Listing
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The Trial
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That Creeping Feeling
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Laura’s Leaving
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Two Little Boys
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Sex Lies And Red Tape
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The Stuff of Dreams
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