I got an urge recently to re watch Allo Allo, I'd forgotten just how wonderful a sitcom it was. Probably the main comedy I remember growing up as a kid, I used to watch with my Dad. The quality of the first three series is enormous, they are slick, hilarious, original and addictive. From Series four onwards as you may expect it does lose a little of its zip and the gags get recycled, but who cares you'll still belly laugh.
Too many favourite characters, and relationships to highlight, but I'll summarise what I feel are the best. The relationship between Renee and Gruber was possible the funniest in the show, the dialogue and misunderstandings right from the very beginning would be the high point of the show. The relationship between Colonel von Strom and Hans was also a joy, their timing was a joy, the show suffered from the departure of Sam Kelly. Both were physically funny too, I always laughed at the 'stuff it down the trousers' gag. Finally in terms of relationship I adored the one between Helga and Heir Flick, his lack of emotion, and her always ending up in her lingerie were hilarious, never stopped being funny.
As for characters, I think my favourites were LeClerc and Mama, the oldies always delivered the laughs, you never knew who was going to end up in her bed, and you never knew what he was going to try and sell. The flashing knobs still make me howl with laughter. Officer Crabtree was an awesome addition, and some of the stuff he got away with, many a time he had me in tears laughing
The Gateau from the Château is hand on heart the funniest episode, with brilliance from Kay and Kelly, while the last ever episode remains very poignant.
It's an absolute joy to watch 9/10
