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Men Will Be Boys
In 2002, the BBC took a risk on a show many have referred to as "a male 'Sex In The City'"; however, "Manchild" is far more than that. It's the story of four friends - Terry (Nigel Havers), James (Anthony Head [Giles from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"]), Gary (Ray Burdis), and Patrick (Don Warrington)- growing old disgracefully. They've got the money, the fast cars, the posh flats, and (except for Gary, who's happily married) the 20-something girlfriends. They've got it made; or have they?

This is a playful, honest study of the way men - and women - think and inter-react. The writing is crisp, witty and brilliant, but what sells it is the ensemble cast. Their chemistry made me believe their characters had been friends for life. My personal favorite character is James - a former dentist, newly divorced and ready to follow in the footsteps of his best friend Terry. However, James finds himself facing a problem he never expected to 'arise'.

This series is laugh-out-loud funny, no matter how many times I've seen the episodes. Make a date with these guys - you won't be disappointed.