james-92-305064 We watched Love Soup when it was originally broadcast on the BBC - when the BBC actually produced quality as opposed to the junk it mainly broadcasts now!We've been watching the repeats on London Live and it just reminds me what absolute genius this series was. The writing by the great David Renwick is incredible. The acting, direction and even the music perfectly support Renwick's genius.The only fault he has ever had is his unerring ability to chose bad titles - Love Soup? One Foot In The Grave? The tragedy is that I wonder how many people never watched Love Soup because of its awful title? In fact when my partner first suggested I watch it in 2006 I said I didn't want to watch some sloppy sentimental rubbish.Anyway, I want to thank David Renwick for both the above mentioned series. He can make you laugh out loud then shed a tear in the course of a few scenes.Once again - SHEER GENIUS!

theprovinces Was really excited that they are making a Love Soup 2. Can't wait for it. Hope Michael Landes is also in it, he's not listed in the credits for it.This is a really well-done mini-series with very likable characters. The acting is excellent, too.Grieg plays a very different role than that of her iconic Fran Katzenjammer in Black Books. In fact, her "Love Soup" Alice couldn't be further away from Fran. Alice is thoughtful, organized, positive, hopeful and loyal. And very funny. The DVD, which is only available in the UK (but can be viewed on multi-regional players) is great and the extras are very fun. Tiny tidbit: The actress who plays Chloe originally read for the role of Millie.I am very excited about the upcoming sequel -- I really wanted more, I enjoyed it so much.

gtbarker This is a very funny series and much cleverer than the standard so-called comedy fare we are force fed these days. It will appeal to anyone who actually thinks about things and the angst that accompanies this risky practice. This is a comedy very much about the good manners of the main characters and the lack of them in the people they come across (and their inability to see past their self-obsessed noses). This is all handled in a very understated manner and never patronises the viewer and actually treats us as adults (not even any canned laughter!). I think the people who didn't get this series possibly struggled because they are the people this terrific show is poking fun at. Perhaps they should watch again and you never know it might just help them to be nicer people.

ikanboy If you like droll and witty, you'll love this. If low brow, slutty, British sit com fare is your style, this is definitely not for you. First of all it's very smart stuff. Secondly the script is handled very deftly by almost everyone connected with it. Kudos to the director! Tamsin Grieg has a face built for comedy, a sort of sexier Lily Tomlin, and her timing is exquisite! The American (a real one, for a change) is excellent as well, if a tad too good looking for a lonely single.The two play a couple, possibly (hopefully) destined to meet, but in the mean time they passively, reluctantly, pursue the dating game. Each episode is another disaster waiting to happen. Sometimes you can see it coming other times you can't, but you know it's coming. Just what will make this one a disaster?My favorite scene, so far, is when the parents of Tamsin's ex boyfriend of some 10 years, show up to tell her he's passed away and to hand over tapes he made of him and Tamsin having sex. The old couple play it absolutely straight and innocently, and Tamsin's facial expressions show her skills as a comedian, who knows how to be subtle, instead of obvious.My wife is impatient to have the two meet, but I want to wait and savor the moment, when (if) it comes.