Cheating partners and acts of kindness are the main strands of this episode, one of my favourite in the entire series run.

The first in a mini trilogy of sorts.

Lots to discuss here, and it was a pleasure to do so with long time MBB fan Joe.

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So Series 4 is upon us. A very strong run of episodes ahead of us. Vintage MBB some might say.

I am joined this week by my great friend Tom; co-host of The Three Comidos, host of One Foot in the Podcast and co-host of Flat as Fart. (https://shows.acast.com/flat-as-a-fart-podcast)

Gary and Dorothy decide to start a family, however will Dorothy’s concerns over his suitability as a parent throw a spanner in the works.

Meanwhile Tony has to let a workman into Debs’ flat, what could possibly go wrong?

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So Series 3 draws to a close, and we are left on something of a cliffhanger.

If only Gary had moderated his drink down at the Pasta Pig, he wouldn't been in this mess....

My brother Tim joins me to round out the third series, and its an episode we are both fond of.

Thanks for listening.

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There's trouble in store for Gary when a cleaning lady is called in to deal with the state the flat has gotten into.

Meanwhile, Tony is fed up with his job as a barman, and decides a new career path is just what he needs to cheer himself up.

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A weekend away is just what Gary and Dorothy need to spice up their relationship. A bit of country air will send them back to London fully invigorated, surely?

Tony embarks on a new career at The Crown, and spies an opportunity to get even with Deborah's new boyfriend.

I am delighted to be joined this week by Nic Bowden, of Ant and Nic Press Play. Nic is a very knowledgeable MBB fan, and I am very grateful to him for talking through this episode with me.

Nic's podcast can be found at: Email - antandnicpressplay@gmail.com

Twitter - @antnicpressplay

Facebook - /pressplaypod

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"Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies"

So said Fleetwood Mac.

When Gary tries it, it lands him in hot water.

This week the issues of dealing with damp, cooking with socks, and navigating the pavement whilst avoiding falling literature crop up.

Enjoy the podcast.

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Series 3 of MBB is in full swing over on the BBC.

We join the gang on a windy night in London. After an evening of cooking and trouser folding, Gary is in the mood for love, whereas Dorothy needs to shift her indigestion.

Meanwhile, Tony is dabbling with self help tapes...

Hope you enjoy the show.

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So we reach the end of Series 2. It's farewell to ITV, and the 25 minute episodes.

This week, the offer of a free holiday test everyone's resilience to the max. We also discover the most effective way to break up a game of Twister in a hurry.

Thank you to everyone that has listened to the pod. It has been a huge pleasure to review these episodes. 

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Dandruff, vinyl records and digestive biscuits- just some of the challenges facing our heroes this week.

Tony makes progress with Deborah, and Gary tries to scam Dorothy. Surely at least one of these scenarios is going to end badly....

Thanks for downloading the podcast. 

I hope you find it as enjoyable to listen to as I do making it.

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This week on the pod, we tackle keeping a flat in tip-top condition, as well as how to delicately rid yourself of a relationship that is heading south, with our experts Mr G Strang, and Mr T Smart.

As ever, it is a joy to produce these pods, and I hope you continue to enjoy them.

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Tony is settling into life at the flat, and trying to impress Deborah with his bilingual abilities. Gary is a little unsure about one or two things about Tony, so does a little investigating. Surely the lads can't be over before they begin? We also met Nev, the lazy bastard roadie, for the first time. Oh, and crosswords crop up a lot...

Enjoy the pod.

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DFYGG welcomes it's first guest, Mr Nick Maloney, known to MBB fans as Dermot's nemesis Mr Trembly.

Nick joins me for a fascinating chat about his career on radio, stage, TV and film.
He really is a fantastic individual, who was so kind to spare his time to share his experiences.

I know any sitcom fan will love to hear about his life on screen.

Sit back, get yourself a cold Binky, and enjoy the podcast.

So, a new era is upon us. It’s time for Gary to find a new payer of the rent. An advert in the local paper should do the trick….then it's just a case of whittling the list of applicants down....

Neil Morrissey makes his debut in the show as Tony, a part he will become famous and renowned for, and is still recognised for today.

Tom, from One Foot in the Podcast, a great podcaster and a close personal friend of mine, joins me this week.

We talk at length about Dermot’s departure, Tony’s arrival, the genius of Dave Atkins, as well as a whole host of other topics.

Enjoy the show.

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Don't Forget Your Goodbye Gherkins is thrilled to welcome it's first guest, John Lush, of the Monkeys and Dogging Peter Kay's Car Share Podcast. 

John and I chat through this last episode of Series 1, which is also Harry Enfield's swansong. It's a real pleasure to be joined by a fellow fan and podcaster.

Gary feels the time is right to move on, but how can it break to George and Anthea they too could be losing their jobs?

Dermot lands a job and a chance to impress at the same time. Surely even he couldn't make a mess of being a restaurant waiter?

It is sad to say goodbye to Dermot, but all good things must come to an end. And of course, the space on the sofa is not empty for long....

Enjoy the episode.

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Series 1 continues, with a foray into the world of squash, bank loans and live musical entertainment.

Can Dermot finally make some progress with Deborah, now that she is newly single?

Meanwhile Gary finds that an open relationship is making him increasingly jealous, which leads to him making a fool himself in new and interesting ways.

Thank you for your continued support with the pod.

It really is great fun to make these episodes.

Please get in touch via mbbpod@yahoo.com or @mbbpod on Twitter.

Please feel free to leave a review on your podcast app of choice.

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The podcast looking through Simon Nye's seminal sitcom Men Behaving Badly continues.

Join me this week, as I look through S1 E4 Animals, an episode where, well, not a huge amount happens, but the stuff that does is well written and above all very funny as usual.

Dermot is on a training course, and meets both an unusual course leader, and a chance of romance other than Deborah.

Gary wants an open relationship, but hasn't banked on actually having to trust Dorothy as part of it.

Enjoy the show.

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Welcome Back to the pod. Thanks for the feedback so far, I am really enjoying looking through these episodes in detail. If you would like to join me on the pod, or have any suggestions for areas of discussion, please email mbbpod@yahoo.com.

This week....

"Chess, I adore Chess. How do you play again?" Paraphrasing a line from the immense sitcom Bottom there. The sport of kings is very much on the agenda for this episode. As are tickets to the opera. Surely the boys won't lower themselves to petty one-up-manship??

Enjoy the pod.

Lets begin, at the beginning (as Status Quo once said)...

Series 1. Episode 1. Intruders. Harry Enfield as Dermot. On ITV, pre-watershed. The show was a little different in these early days. But the foundations are laid.

Gary and Dermot are flatmates who enjoy the finer things in life. Dermot is about to start a new job. Gary wants to dump Dorothy. And someone is about to move into the empty flat upstairs.

The saga begins...