Do You Remember "The Full Monty" ?

Some of the cast from the 1997 British film have returned for The Full Monty TV mini series, notably Robert Carlyle and Paul Barber - and some new characters, too, such as Gaz's daughter, Destiny. 

Set in Sheffield, the fortunes of some of the team haven't improved since the film. In particular, Horse (Paul Barber, maybe you know him as Denzil from Only Fools and Horses) is in poverty and unfit for work but is having his state benefits cut. 

The episodes cover various stories. Just like real life, many of the storylines run through several episodes but some small plots are self-contained. For example, Gaz's son is a policeman who is often embarrassed by his dad's dodgy capers. He has a disabled son who Gaz is determined to help by buying a modern wheelchair but, unfortunately, he has no money. Gaz is also trying to help his daughter get into music college. 

Dave (Mark Addy) is married to Jean (Lesley Sharp) who is now a school head, Lomper is married to Dennis and they are owners of a corner café where the old gang congregate on what seems like a daily basis.

Verdict: a little scatty, annoying in parts but humorous. It's like a mini-soap but, thankfully, is funny and doesn't drag on for fifty years! If you like British 'characters' then it is worth a few hours of your TV time.

Image is  AI & NOT from The Full Monty!