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Gimme Gimme
Lobo and Skid are very close friends. They study in the same class and often play in a band and play skateboards with their classmates. Soda, one of their classmates, has many girlfriends concurrently, and Suki is his closest girlfriend. Fion is another classmate. She is addicted to chat in phone with friends and strangers every day. She always thinks she will find a true love from playing line.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Linda, a downtrodden woman who dreams of a better life, often finding herself in hilariously disastrous situations. She shares a flat with Tom, a gentle gay man, and later with Adam, a naive young man who becomes their lodger. Their lives are complicated by Linda's relentless optimism and her schemes to achieve fame and fortune.
Critical Reception
Gimme Gimme was a popular BBC sitcom known for its dark humor and outrageous storylines. While some critics found its humor to be too extreme or offensive, many praised its sharp writing, brilliant performances, particularly from Kathy Burke, and its unique take on the struggles of ordinary people.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fearless and often shocking dark humor.
Kathy Burke's performance as Linda was a standout, lauded for its comedic brilliance.
The show was noted for its unique characters and their often absurd predicaments.
Google audience: Audience reception for Gimme Gimme is generally positive, with viewers appreciating its edgy and unconventional comedic style. Many enjoy the character of Linda and her relentless, albeit often disastrous, pursuit of happiness.
Awards & Accolades
Kathy Burke won a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her role as Linda in 2002.
Fun Fact
The character of Linda Gaspar was inspired by a character from the writer's observations of people struggling to get by in London.
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