Hapless Cork lad Conor is released from prison only to land himself in a whole load more trouble. Plus: Sue Perkins goes in search of hidden Thailand. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, BBC OneA return series for Peter Foott’s riotously funny comedy. Having paid the price for a “free holiday in Colombia” (of the Midnight Express variety), Conor (Alex Murphy) found himself back in prison. But now he has been released to terrorise Cork again, and is determined to win back his ex, Linda. By dumping her bins all over the garden. Ali Caterrall

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  • Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk
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    8 months ago

    Glamorising crime or the degenerate behaviour of the underclasses isn’t funny or clever either. It’s fucking sad that society has made huge sections see crime as a viable option.

    Indeed! Porridge and Only Fools And Horses were wildly irresponsible programmes and did irreparable harm to society.

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        8 months ago

        You’ve never watched two of the most celebrated and successful British sitcoms of all time?

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          8 months ago

          I never cared to, for more than a few minutes, thanks.

          Many things are popular but that doesn’t magically elevate them to actual greatness beyond ‘mass appeal’.

          Smoking was very popular, yet I always found it revolting to be near.