I was 're-directed' to this sit-com from one of Stefan G's later sit-com incarnation: 'Mum' which I had thoroughly enjoyed.
What I think makes this and indeed 'Mum' so captivating is the real-world, 3D rendering of the characters, their foilbles and situation. Steve and Becky inhabit bedsit land and blissfully so. However, Laura; Becky's sister and her fiance / soon to be husband; Paul are tragically drawn to one another mistaking their initial (physical?) attraction for one another as love. Laura's pathologically low self-esteem drives her envious nature of others and constant need for attention at whatever cost.
I (like to) think in conclusion (having now watched the entire series), the take home on this is that happiness comes from within and is not related to money or status (Becky and Steve have neither money or jobs).
Watch this and then watch 'Mum' - you can see parallels in the characterisation, albeit with the different characters between the two.
What I think makes this and indeed 'Mum' so captivating is the real-world, 3D rendering of the characters, their foilbles and situation. Steve and Becky inhabit bedsit land and blissfully so. However, Laura; Becky's sister and her fiance / soon to be husband; Paul are tragically drawn to one another mistaking their initial (physical?) attraction for one another as love. Laura's pathologically low self-esteem drives her envious nature of others and constant need for attention at whatever cost.
I (like to) think in conclusion (having now watched the entire series), the take home on this is that happiness comes from within and is not related to money or status (Becky and Steve have neither money or jobs).
Watch this and then watch 'Mum' - you can see parallels in the characterisation, albeit with the different characters between the two.