Waiting for God: Season Five

Back to Bayview: The FINAL SEASON is Here!
Let the antics of aging continue! The Bayview Retirement Home for the Almost Dead is once more the setting for the on-going activities of Tom Ballard and Diana Trent.

As I have stated in the other reviews of this series, "WAITING FOR GOD" was done on an overall story arc. We've had the beginning, the middle, and now here comes the end! But what a build-up to the most hilarious climax a series ever had! Those who thought they had seen 'everything' with the way the Newhart series ended have not seen ANYTHING yet. The first time I saw the last episode (after almost killing my ribcage laughing) I was a bit saddened to realize that there were no more. However they ended on what can only be called a 'high point.' The series finale is priceless!

Thankfully, the missing Christmas special included at the end of Season Four solved the continuity problem of how we lost Basil Makepeace (played by the late Michael Bilton) and acquired Jane's grandfather Jamie. Mr...

Excellent British Comedy Series About Nursing Home Inhabitants
The title of this show means that the characters are old and very close to the end of their lives. However, they are having one last laugh as the get there. Everyone in this show is hilarious and you do not need to be older to enjoy it. The two main characters definitely hold it together with the woman being the acidic of the two and the man being the soothing balm. These are two terrific comedy partners and the supporting characters are all well picked, in all generations. Nothing like this exists in American tv so it is especially a treat for American viewers like myself. Watch every season of it. You can't go wrong.

The Best British Comedy ever to be on television!
You will never tire of watching this awesome series. I cannot get enough of this. I have watched it over and over many times these past 10 or so years. I was lucky enough to obtain all five seasons from the UK. Each time you watch; it is if for the first time. Hearing Diana Trent's sardonic quotes are delightful. I cannot say enough about this show. I just wish it didn't end. I only hope one day they would come back and do a reunion. That would be a television treat of a lifetime!

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