On the one hand, they declared the humongously exciting return of the League of Gentlemen: back for three new episodes to mark 20 years since they made their debut as a radio show. “Would you like to buy some pegs Dave?”From the very first TV episode of the League of Gentlemen, it was clear you were watching something utterly unique. In less time than it takes to make a cup of tea, the League of Gentlemen had seared a catchphrase into the nation’s psyche. League of Gentlemen and Alan Partridge returning to BBC Read moreReally, it shouldn’t have worked. Without the League of Gentlemen giving Gatiss a break, we may never have had Sherlock and the phenomenon of Cumberbatch.

Source: The Guardian August 24, 2017 08:03 UTC