When Australia Made Its Own Versions of UK Comedy Shows

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Australian TV refused to accept the cancellation of popular British sitcoms and produced sequel series with imported original stars, as well as bringing sketch comedy stars over to recreate their routines for facsimile specials. Almost unknown outside Australia - and often forgotten there too - these are a fascinating study in cover version television. Please like and subscribe to help us bring you more documentary video content. All content on The Overlooked Hotel is hand-crafted - no AI has been used in writing, researching, editing or narrating. Support original work by humans. Check out our other channel for the best in obscure pop culture:    / @desperatelivingreviews   Support our work:   / desperateliving   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/desperat... Visit our website: https://desperate-living.com Follow us on social media:   / reprobatepress   https://bsky.app/profile/desperate-li... https://www.threads.net/@desperate_li...   / desperate_living_online   https://mastodonapp.uk/@reprobatepress All third-party audio/visual content is used for educational and critical purposes and is exempt from copyright rules under the fair use provisions of the British Copyright act and its 2014 amendments. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - US Remakes 02:45 - Are You Being Served? 08:10 - Love Thy Neighbour 10:30 - Father Dear Father 13:10 - Doctor Down Under 14:36 - Benny Hill 15:25 - The Two Ronnies 16:48 - Worzel Gimmidge