TV series

Sykes

1972–1979 · 7 seasons

A gentle, cosy sitcom full of gentle misunderstandings and familiar faces, easy to watch and warmly amusing.

Overview: Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and absurd. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, friendship, identity, aging
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
friendship
identity
aging
Places: suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none