ChuckleVision is a comedy programme featuring the exploits of the hapless Paul and Barry Chuckle. If you were to ask me, I would consider ChuckleVision to be the best CBBC show made for the channel. Why? You may ask me. Well, let me explain.
Throughout this long running series, ChuckleVision features the aforementioned Chuckle Brothers trying to perform a basic task whilst causing trouble on the way. The two brothers are identified by their personalities, with Paul being the bossy but smart one, and Barry being the kind but dimwitted one. It seems the two brothers viewed Laurel and Hardy as a major inspiration for these two characters, and they are very memorable, likeable and funny.
Each episode often focuses on a basic outline, such as the brothers running a pizza delivery service or painting a rather large ship. The jokes would often be full of well written puns, as well as slapstick that commonly occurs in a few scenes. They would be related to the overall plot of the episode, and you're bound to have a chuckle at them. I should mention that the running times vary for each series of the show (with some episodes lasting for 15 to 20 minutes), but I wouldn't call it an issue. I feel Paul and Barry managed to give this show a broad appeal, because the comedy is appropriate for all generations; children may enjoy the slapstick, while the adults will laugh at the well written jokes.
Because the show is a long runner, you may be thinking that the quality of this programme declined in the later episodes. ChuckleVision manages to avert this, as the last few episodes manage to be just as good as the older ones. However, I did prefer the later episodes over the older ones, as I thought they were funnier and more exciting. Then again, viewers may prefer the older episodes.
I'd definitely recommend ChuckleVision if you're a fan of comedy, and as the episodes are easily available on YouTube you can choose whatever episode you want to start with.
