Gary Dicks, 08/09/2009
Simply spiffing!
Jeeves and Wooster was a very necessary step forward for both Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, which allowed them to get away from the sketch comedy stigma that, even though they had mastered, was becoming all they were, when between them they could do anything.
Evidently, I am a big fan of this duo but even using my unbiased views, it is difficult to see Jeeves and Wooster as a disappointment. It more than does justice to P.G. Wodehouse and shows just how good the pair are at acting seriously, even though, as a comedy, it still allows for more than enough of Fry's (ironically, in this context) superior style and Laurie's buffoon-like mannerisms.
If you're a fan of Mr. Fry and Mr. Laurie, you'll be a fan of Mr. Jeeves and Mr. Wooster, but even if you're just a fan of tongue-in-cheek wit and excellent television "period dramas", thorough enjoyment will undoubtedly ensue.
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