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Men Behaving Badly is a British sitcom created by Simon Nye that ran from 1992 to 1998, initially on ITV before moving to BBC for its most successful seasons. The series follows flatmates Gary Strang (Martin Clunes) and Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey) as they navigate relationships with their respective girlfriends, Dorothy (Caroline Quentin) and Deborah (Leslie Ash). Known for its frank portrayal of laddish behavior and political incorrectness, the show became a defining comedy of 1990s British television and influenced the "lad culture" of the era.
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Why did Men Behaving Badly move from ITV to the BBC?
The first two series were made for ITV through Thames Television, which then lost its London broadcasting franchise. The sitcom moved to BBC One in 1994 and found its best-known lineup there.
Why is Tony not in the first series of Men Behaving Badly?
Gary's original flatmate is Dermot Povey, played by Harry Enfield. Neil Morrissey's Tony Smart replaces Dermot from the second series and becomes part of the familiar quartet with Gary, Dorothy and Deborah.
Who plays Gary and Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly?
Martin Clunes plays Gary Strang, while Caroline Quentin plays his long-suffering girlfriend Dorothy. Their relationship is central to the show's contrast between immature male flatshare life and adult responsibility.
Is the American Men Behaving Badly the same show?
No, the NBC version is a US adaptation rather than a continuation of Simon Nye's British series. It began in 1996 and featured Rob Schneider and Ron Eldard in roles created for the American setting.
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