Assembling a group of grumpy, world-weary blokes to moan about selected topics might sound boring but the show side-stepped political correctness and tapped a rich vein of sardonic, eloquent and well informed grumpiness that got right to the nub of each issue. The grumpy old men included, among others, Arthur Smith, Will Self, John Peel, Rick Wakeman and Jeremy Clarkson. The subject matter up for discussion ranged from Pop Idol to Tony Blair to mobile phones to Christmas and beyond. Geoffrey Palmer provided a wry, understated narration.

Grumpy Old Men • Series 2の視聴方法

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Is It Just Me?
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Is It Just Me?This episode covers topics such as holidays and the joys of the new football season.
The Nanny State
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The Nanny StateParticipants in the programme rail against the concept and evidence of 'the nanny state'.
Meedja
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MeedjaTopics covered in this programme include the tabloids' obsession with 'fabricated celebrity'.
Going Large
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Going LargeThis week's focus is celebrity-chef culture, exclusive restaurants and expensive wine lists.