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S1, E1
Home Sweet Home
7.6
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Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts. Don's overactive imagination is always in full flow in the form of quick-fire fantasy sequences as he imagines what he would really like to say.

Things you shouldn't say after a one night stand - How Not To Live Your Life - BBC Three
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**How Not to Live Your Life: A Masterclass in Absurd Comedy** **Rating: 10/10** *How Not to Live Your Life* is an absolutely hilarious and uniquely absurd comedy that masterfully showcases the fateful misadventures of Don, a character who is the epitome of laziness, incompetence, and denial. This show’s incredibly dry and idiotic humor is a breath of fresh air, bringing to life a protagonist who is simultaneously pathetic and endearing. Don’s utter lack of self-awareness and refusal to confront his own ineptitude paints a brilliant, albeit exaggerated, portrait of certain individuals and perhaps even certain generations. **A Comedic Masterpiece:** The brilliance of this show lies in its ability to make you laugh at the sheer ridiculousness of Don’s life. Don is a man who can’t seem to get anything right—not because he lacks the ability, but because he simply doesn’t care to try. He’s the embodiment of sloth and foolishness, stumbling through life with a combination of arrogance and obliviousness that is both infuriating and hilariously entertaining. On the flip side, we have characters like Sam, Abby, and Don’s care assistant, who represent the more grounded, empathetic, and accepting side of humanity. They try, in vain, to offer Don advice and help, even as they are amused by his ridiculous antics. The show perfectly captures the dynamic between those who try to "fix" the…
Title
How Not to Live Your Life
Released
2008
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
Original Audio
English
Show Type
Scripted
Runtime
30 min
Network
BBC Three