TV series

Packet of Three

1991–1992 · 2 seasons

A scrappy, talky British comedy that ambles through shabby adult life with wry, cheeky humour and a lived-in stage feel.

Overview: Packet of Three, later known as Packing Them In, was a 1990s comedy series broadcast by Channel 4. It starred Frank Skinner, Jenny Eclair and Henry Normal. For the re-titled 2nd series, Normal was replaced by Roger Mann and Kevin Eldon.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, light and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Work, class, identity, friendship
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: work
class
identity
friendship
sexuality
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild