i saw this series when it first premier in 2003 and and i really like it . it have character like de kaye and ray mccooney and who be actually quite funny . i like the show a lot and and couldn not wait for it to return . then series 2 arrive . i be shock by the drop in quality . no more clever and versatile character like ray mccooney . repetitive and disgusting ( and not in a funny way ) character like bubble de vere and that puke woman ( can not remember her name . ) be the focus now . even classic character like lou and andy have become shadow of themselves . i saw series 3 and in hope it would improve and but to my dismay it get even bad . i leave the series with a bitter taste in my mouth and and go off to re watch a true classic ( brass eye ) . i saw the rating of 8 . 0 and and be amaze at how high it be . one great series and follow by two god awful one and do not deserve something high than a 4. my advice and buy series 1 if youre curious . save your money on the rest ( include little britain usa ) . rating 4/10 .