Humor is one of those things that defines a nation. Every culture’s sense of humor is distinctive, and every one a bit of a mystery; you either get it, or you don’t. One culture whose sense of humor has crossed international boundaries with ease is the British. There is something universal about the subtle, intellectual zaniness the British possess that audiences everywhere responds to. Even when doing broad slapstick, there is something distinct in the presentation. It is difficult to put one’s finger on it. We have seen several British television comedies cross over. Monty Python, The Young Ones, and Mr. Bean are very popular all over the world. One of the greatest series’ ever to come out of Britain, however, is BLACKADDER; a generation-hopping comedy starring Rowan Atkinson that is as intelligent as it is hilarious. One of the great moments in the series was its only Christmas special called BLACKADDER’S CHRISTMAS CAROL.
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