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Pardon the Expression

1965·Show
36Episodes in2Seasons
71
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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1
  • Tension1

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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About

Pardon The Expression! is an ITV sitcom made by Granada Television, that was first broadcast from Wednesday 2 June 1965 to Monday 27 June 1966. The sitcom was one of only four spin-offs from the highly popular soap opera Coronation Street. Pardon the Expression itself had a spin-off: Turn out the Lights broadcast in 1967. There wasn't to be another spin-off until the 1980s with The Brothers McGregor, which reused two characters who appeared in a single episode. Leonard Swindley was the central character. Formerly the manager of the fashion retail store "Gamma Garments" in Coronation Street, in this series he is the deputy manager of the department store Dobson and Hawks. His boss in the series was Ernest Parbold played by Paul Dawkins who was replaced by Wally Hunt played by Robert Dorning in series 2. Other regulars were Betty Driver as canteen lady, Mrs Edgeley and Joy Stewart as Miss Sinclair, the boss's secretary.
Classic British SitcomWorkplace ComedyCharacter-Driven HumorMid-20th Century SettingGentle ComedyNostalgic TelevisionEpisodicSlice of LifeWholesome

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Is Pardon the Expression worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Pardon the Expression have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 36 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Pardon the Expression air?

It ran from 1965 to 1966 and has ended.

What language is Pardon the Expression in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.