41 reviews
So funny!
I've had a rubbish sort of day and was feeling very fed up, so decided to put last night's episode of Two Doors Down on. Within 5 minutes I was chuckling away at the outrageous and hilarious comedy this brings to the screen.
My favourite is Elaine C Smith as Christine. She is SO funny!
My favourite is Elaine C Smith as Christine. She is SO funny!
Going down hill a bit after season 3
- cindylchick
- Jan 27, 2022
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Brilliant Characters
Top quality Scottish comedy featuring brilliant comedy actors and an hilarious script. This really is one of the best comedy shows of recent times.. superb
Brilliant
I wouldn't normally take time to review but find myself having to come to the defence of Two Doors Down and the brilliant writing of Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp. I can only assume that the reviewer filmcomedybuff is neither a. From Scotland or b. A TV comedy Buff as the review of 1 star is simply not merited.
Love this series and the characters, it's becoming 'Abigail's Party (with Kilts)'. Its a slow burner and has crept up on me and many of my friends over the 3 series where we all now regularly pitch up the morning after an episode to have a laugh about what was just aired. The characters have built slowly but a special mention to the performances by Doon Mackichan as Cathy (Modern day Abigail) and Elaine C Smith as Christine. To be fair I can take or leave other characters Elaine has played but the role of Christine was made for her.
Also 'utterly dismal' as a review doesn't say much for the panel that voted it Best Comedy at the 2017 Royal Television Society Scotland Awards.
Brilliant stuff but perhaps for people who appreciate good 'Scottish' comedy.
Love this series and the characters, it's becoming 'Abigail's Party (with Kilts)'. Its a slow burner and has crept up on me and many of my friends over the 3 series where we all now regularly pitch up the morning after an episode to have a laugh about what was just aired. The characters have built slowly but a special mention to the performances by Doon Mackichan as Cathy (Modern day Abigail) and Elaine C Smith as Christine. To be fair I can take or leave other characters Elaine has played but the role of Christine was made for her.
Also 'utterly dismal' as a review doesn't say much for the panel that voted it Best Comedy at the 2017 Royal Television Society Scotland Awards.
Brilliant stuff but perhaps for people who appreciate good 'Scottish' comedy.
- binniederek
- Feb 5, 2018
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Top notch comedy from BBC Scotland
As a huge comedy fan, Two Doors Down takes its rightful place among the best shows on TV at the moment. The premise is simple but perfect, the glorious cast of characters well researched and all of them have their faults but also things we love about them.
I am not Scottish, but I appreciate the humour having loved Still Game since its inception, Naked Video, High Life etc and this really is good.
It may appear to be easy to watch, but it can be so painful times and I often scream at the TV for Eric and Beth to "get a backbone", but then I realise they are like me and my husband, always wanting to help, but end up being taken advantage of.
Christine, what a character! Elaine C Smith gets all the very best lines, she shines whenever she comes on the screen. Doone is superb, I know women like this, who think they are the "gays" best friend and that they all love her but she is just a sad old drunk with a husband who has a huge inferiority complex. As for Ian and Gordon, they are slightly removed from all the insane goings on, but get drawn in every time.
OK, you may guess that I love this show, and it definitely deserves a lot more than 1 star. Keep going with it, make the characters worse and worse without losing those hints of redemption and vulnerability.
Roll on series 5!
I am not Scottish, but I appreciate the humour having loved Still Game since its inception, Naked Video, High Life etc and this really is good.
It may appear to be easy to watch, but it can be so painful times and I often scream at the TV for Eric and Beth to "get a backbone", but then I realise they are like me and my husband, always wanting to help, but end up being taken advantage of.
Christine, what a character! Elaine C Smith gets all the very best lines, she shines whenever she comes on the screen. Doone is superb, I know women like this, who think they are the "gays" best friend and that they all love her but she is just a sad old drunk with a husband who has a huge inferiority complex. As for Ian and Gordon, they are slightly removed from all the insane goings on, but get drawn in every time.
OK, you may guess that I love this show, and it definitely deserves a lot more than 1 star. Keep going with it, make the characters worse and worse without losing those hints of redemption and vulnerability.
Roll on series 5!
Brilliant start to series 4
Great writing makes the tensions between this closely knit group into great watching. Eric and Beth remain the rocks on to which all the other characters crash with all their different foibles. Amazing to see the tensions between Cathy and Michelle, Ian and Gordon, Christine with everyone, swirling around in madness. Bodes well for this fourth series building on the success of the previous series.
Too funny
Absolutely brilliant comedy show! Laugh from start to finish - Elaine C Smith is hilarious, actually everyone is! Pointer - do not judge the show on the pilot episode just skip to series 1 :)
- muzzzy-37108
- Oct 6, 2019
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Easy watching
I absolutely adore Two Doors Down. I think some of the previous reviews have been harsh, with comments such as 'every episode is the same'. I couldn't disagree more. Each episode is centred around the main characters with a different story each week. It is a light hearted hilarious comedy.
It's definitely a programme that is easy to sit and watch.
I hope to see a fifth series soon!
It's definitely a programme that is easy to sit and watch.
I hope to see a fifth series soon!
The finest comedy on TV today
The writing is superb and the acting is fantastic. Gets better every series.
- perryharris
- Feb 15, 2019
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Not as good as it was.
- wbaird-05466
- Dec 24, 2021
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Scottish comedy at its best
I think for a few years Scottish comedy has struggled, however this programme has became quite the hidden gem. The characters in the show Catherine, Christine and Colin and recently in the last episode of series 2, Alan are absolutely tremendous and I think this could be the big Scottish comedy for years to come.
- graemestevely
- Oct 20, 2018
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Was great at first, still a chance to save it!
- thomaspike-85498
- Feb 7, 2024
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Great Comedy.
The best Scottish comedy since Rab C.... Every bit as good as The Royals.
- cunliffealex
- Aug 14, 2018
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Best sitcom in years
I really enjoy this show. It was in series 3 before I discovered it, but I am pleased to see that the earlier series are on the BBC iPlayer for now. I just checked out the pilot episode (from 2013) and enjoyed it hugely too.
The writing is brilliant and the casting spot on. Some wonderful performances too, with lots of subtle detail in the body language and such things as just the little glances. Yes, many of the characters are "nightmare neighbours", but this is the fun of it. It may be too "Scottish" or "Glasgow" for some, but I think that the setting is an important part of its humour and charm. I look forward to going back to the earlier series - and hopefully to more to come in the future.
- alangmcw-850-641963
- Feb 12, 2019
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Absolutely great
Absolutely hilarious show very funny something that really takes your mind off and gives your a great laugh I would recommend this show to the highest it was just perfect the jokes where funny the story line was good and the more u watched the more u in gaged with the actors I would like to say well done to all the creators of the show and all that help make this show possible up there with the best shows in the world well done
- sokane-21361
- May 21, 2020
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Funny show
Very funny and relatable. Great mix of characters. Hope the make more
- lindabriggs-16996
- Dec 14, 2019
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Series 6 Still Brilliant Despite Cathy's Absence.
Yes, you should all know by now that the actress who played Cathy (Doon Mackichan) isn't in the latest series (6). There has been a load of, "Oh woe is me, how will the show survive, etc?" The truth is the show is doing just fine without her. Series 6 is just as funny as any of the other 5. To be honest out of all the characters I found Cathy to be so annoying. In reality no one would put up with her. Her antics where way over the top for my liking. She was crass, vulgar, rude, obnoxious...Oh, I'm drifting here. Long may this show run. So enjoyable. Another hit from the BBC, to go alongside, "Ghosts", and, "Motherland".
- DucDeRichleau
- Nov 28, 2022
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Outstanding Comedy
Two Doors Down....Is absolutely brilliant, the whole cast are fantastic...The writers are Magnifico...COMEDY at its best...NEXT SERIES PLEASE ON BBC1....Read a cpl of negative reviews.....SOS Go to the nearest Hospital and have your POKERS REMOVED.....Two Doors Down, Brilliant.
- lorna-46235
- May 17, 2019
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Very Funny Scottish Show
I brought this dvd randomly on ebay not even realizing that it was a Scottish show. I binged watched the first 3 series and I am now eagerly awaiting the fourth season to arrive .
Christine was my favorite character absolutely hilarious.
Cathy's character is a bit hard to take , but its funny to she what happens to her along the way.
I highly recommend this show .
Hens behaving badly...........
- ianlouisiana
- Feb 27, 2018
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Briiliant
Never thought the BBC could top the royal family comedy as im a huge .. huge fan of this but. Infact Two Doors Down has actually Topped it absoloutley brilliant , hated Rab C but this is fantastic i really hope many more series of Two Doors Down come about . Actors / Actresses do a brilliant job and its very funny ... love it
- kerrylamon78
- Feb 14, 2019
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Watch it again and again
Quite possibly the nicest and yet the funniest comedy on TV. Excellent writing and superb acting feom all the cast. Don't miss it!
- karlmahmood-96703
- Aug 18, 2020
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A wonderful comedy series.
Married couple Eric and Beth live an ordinary, comfortable life, that is until their neighbours invite themselves round to enjoy Beth's hospitality.
Quite possibly the best BBC sitcom for years, fortunately now it's moved from BBC2 to prime time on BBC1, well deserved, it's now the one, funny sitcom.
The writing is tremendous, the acting phenomenal, but it's the variety that makes it so enjoyable. You never know who the focus will be on, or what disaster awaits any of the clan. Watch out for the subtle body language, the shrugs, sighs and looks of pure disbelief.
I'm sure we all have our favourite characters, and I have no doubt Christine and Cathy will have hoards of fans, but every single character plays a part, each of them deliver.
As for favourite episodes, there are so many to choose from, but Amalfi Friends and 2020's Christmas Special take some beating.
9/10.
Quite possibly the best BBC sitcom for years, fortunately now it's moved from BBC2 to prime time on BBC1, well deserved, it's now the one, funny sitcom.
The writing is tremendous, the acting phenomenal, but it's the variety that makes it so enjoyable. You never know who the focus will be on, or what disaster awaits any of the clan. Watch out for the subtle body language, the shrugs, sighs and looks of pure disbelief.
I'm sure we all have our favourite characters, and I have no doubt Christine and Cathy will have hoards of fans, but every single character plays a part, each of them deliver.
As for favourite episodes, there are so many to choose from, but Amalfi Friends and 2020's Christmas Special take some beating.
9/10.
- Sleepin_Dragon
- Jul 18, 2023
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Very well written
It's very well written and paced. I have to say it's painfully realistic, with most of the characters being insufferable yet enjoyable at the same time. The writer of this show obviously has had a lot of experience in dealing with this kind of social conflict. Great acting all round, good characters, painful, funny and amusing.
As well as being just a bit of fun it's also a show you really have to watch and listen to. The faces, the way people say things and act is just perfect. I highly recommend this show. 8.5/10 from me !
As well as being just a bit of fun it's also a show you really have to watch and listen to. The faces, the way people say things and act is just perfect. I highly recommend this show. 8.5/10 from me !
- samtimoney-79758
- Jul 23, 2022
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