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Duer 157099

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4. Have started watching the UK version, after seeing all seasons of the US version

Reply to MichaelSoE (Original post)

Sun Jul 14, 2013, 04:19 PM

Jul 2013

I thought I liked the US version until I watched the UK version. SO much better. Frank is so much more authentic, even though I love Macy in this role. Certain things were translated literally and it didn't make sense in a Chicago setting, imho. Manchester, absolutely.

The only character in the US version that I really prefer is Sheila. Wish she had been in the UK one (Cusack). I also have grown fond of the US Lip but the UK one is growing on me.

Would have liked to see the actor that played the UK Liam get to play more than just two seasons though.

And I really LOVE the UK Steve, much more than the US one.

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just a shameless plug .... [View all] MichaelSoE Jun 2013 OP

We loved it. It's hilarious, though sometimes hard for me to understand. cbayer Jun 2013 #1

Watched the first 2 episodes... Merlot Jun 2013 #2

yes it is sad ... i think that they throw the humor in to keep one from crying MichaelSoE Jun 2013 #3

Have started watching the UK version, after seeing all seasons of the US version Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #4