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The Queen's Birthday Present

Episode aired Nov 13, 1995
TV-PG
29m

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The Queen's official birthday approaches as well as Raymond and Patricias' tenth anniversary. Fowler, not entirely surprisingly, forgets about the anniversary and creates a lot of tension in... Read allThe Queen's official birthday approaches as well as Raymond and Patricias' tenth anniversary. Fowler, not entirely surprisingly, forgets about the anniversary and creates a lot of tension in their relationship.The Queen's official birthday approaches as well as Raymond and Patricias' tenth anniversary. Fowler, not entirely surprisingly, forgets about the anniversary and creates a lot of tension in their relationship.

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7.3/10

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Trivia
The queens official birthday is April 21st but in royal tradition which dates back to 1748 under the reign of King George II, the monarch celebrates two birthdays every year, their actual birthday on the date of their birth & an official birthday celebration which occurs on the second Saturday of June every year.

Goofs
When Fowler gets the champagne from Goodie, he put it on the front desk, in the next shot he puts it down again.

Quotes
D.I. Derek Grim: [Trying to work a computer] Cutting edge of technology, cutting edge of fannying about. What's wrong with a biro, that's what I say. I'vo booted up & I'm patched in, I'm online, offline, downloaded & extremely cheesed off.
D.C. Robert Kray: You need to intergrate your power supply at source sir.
D.I. Derek Grim: What?
D.C. Robert Kray: Plug it in.

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Featured review

9/10

A wonderful start.

The Thin Blue line truly was a magical comedy, the first episode is a great reminder of how wonderful a writer Ben Elton is, and just how good the cast are, Atkinson in particular.

It sets the scene really well, and introduces all of the characters very quickly, we learn the dynamics, relationships, and discover the feelings Kevin has for Constable Habib.

Some great jokes and superb one liners, the delivery of both Atkinson and Haig is wonderful, both have amazing timing. A funny joke about plums too.

Quality comedy. 9/10