There was a time when comedy knew no boundaries and politically
correctness was just a "theory" for academics and whether it was Benny
Hill or Faulty Towers, British comedy has definitely made a huge
impact on the world of humour. With this, came a plethora of great
British comedy series and of course "Mind Your Language"
is part of that comedy mythology.
Originally airing in 1977 in England
which also followed an Australian release, Mind Your Language
revolved around Mr. Jeremy Brown, a TAFE-like English teacher who
was given the task of teaching "migrants" how to speak English. The
star of the series was Barry Evans who played the straight man
English teacher who attempted to reign his students together, however
as per usual, something would always go wrong.
The series contained
almost every stereotype of the era, whether it was "Greek"
or
"Italian" accidents and misinterpretations or the sexy nymphs who
always tried to get the better of Mr. Brown, the series went from
funny to hilarious. Where the series shined is through the events
that
were created by these misunderstanding of English and to compound the
situation, Headmistress miss Courtney played a "thorn" in Mr.
Brown's side as he attempted to control his wayward students.
The
series was definitely politically incorrect, however if you can
ignore this aspect and respect the series for what it was, Mind Your
Language Series 1 is a brilliant British comedy series. Add in some
in great commentary by the writer and some of the original cast and
this is one enjoyable trip down memory lane.
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The first lesson in
comedy
1. The First Lesson
In this first episode Jeremy
Brown starts his new job at
an adult education college
as a teacher of English to
foreign students.
2. An Inspector Calls
An Inspector is expected at
the college and Jeremy is
convinced that it is one of
his new students in
disguise.
3. A Fate Worse Than Death
Ranjeet is upset and tells
the class that he will have
to kill himself because he
does not want to be part of
an arranged marriage that is
being set up for him.
4. Come Back All Is Forgiven
Miss Courtney arranges to
find a more suitable female
teacher to replace Jeremy
but soon realises her
mistake.
5. All Through The Night
Jeremy and his class manage
to get themselves locked in
the college overnight.
6. The Best Things In Life
Trouble arises when one of
Jeremy's students is
arrested for shoplifting.
7. The Cheating Game
Exams are looming and Jeremy
is determined to make sure
that his pupils pass with
flying colours.
8. Better To Have Loved And
Lost
Ali announces the news that
he and Chung are engaged and
plan to be married.
9. Kill Or Cure
When Jeremy becomes ill with
the flu his students decide
to try and help him and
offer advice of remedies and
cures.
10. Hello Sailor
Jeremy decides that he will
help one of his Russian
students who plans to
defect.
11. A Point Of Honour
Jeremy finds himself in the
boxing ring when one of his
pupils tells another teacher
that she and Jeremy are
engaged to be married.
12. How`s Your Father
Jeremy decides that the
caretaker of the college is
his long lost father.
13. The Examination
Whilst in the pub Jeremy
manages to anger the college
exam supervisor which is not
good news for the pupils who
are about to sit their
exams. |
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