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Little Britain

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Paul Putner, Where to watch: BBC America, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Outrageous British comedy is sketchy for teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series is based on jokes at the expense of people who are elderly, overweight, disabled, homosexual, etc. Any and all personality quirks are exploited for laughs. Body humor is prevalent, as when a woman urinates on the floor without notice.

  • Violence:

    Infrequent comic scuffles never result in injury.

  • Sex:

    Male characters wear thong underwear. Actors dress in suits that make them look like naked heavyset women. Conversations often refer to sex: A man says he wants a "good hard shag," and a woman encourages a gay friend to get "some bum." Homosexuality is the brunt of multiple jokes.

  • Language:

    "Bitch" is popular.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some sketches show characters smoking or drinking alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Little Britain

Parents need to know that this over-the-top British sketch comedy series has lots of simulated nudity -- the male stars don topless, rotund female costumes for some skits. They also sometimes sport thongs themselves, leaving little to the imagination. Much of the show's purposely crass humor involves stereotypes of groups including homosexuals, the overweight, the disabled, and the elderly.

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  • Families can talk about comedy. How would you characterize the humor in this series? How does it compare to comedy you've seen in other shows and movies? Did you find this kind of humor funny? Why or why not? Parents can also talk with their teens about getting laughs at other people's expense. What groups of people are the brunt of the jokes in this series? Can you relate to them at all? How so? Have you ever been the subject of other people's laughter? How does it feel?
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