Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men (2003-2006)

EndedDocumentary showComedy

Assembling a group of grumpy, world-weary blokes to moan about selected topics might sound boring but the show side-stepped political correctness and tapped a rich vein of sardonic, eloquent and well informed grumpiness that got right to the nub of each issue. The grumpy old men included, amongst others, Arthur Smith, Will Self, John Peel, Rick Wakeman and Jeremy Clarkson. The subject matter up for discussion ranged from Pop Idol to Tony Blair to mobile phones to Christmas and beyond. Geoffrey Palmer provided a wry, understated narration.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 22:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06Being John Grumpymai 19, 2006
S03E05All You Need Is Lovemai 12, 2006
S03E04This Is the Price We Paymai 5, 2006
S03E03Terminally Confusedavr. 28, 2006
S03E02Everywhere You Lookavr. 21, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' premiere on TV?

'Grumpy Old Men' premiered on January 8, 2003.

Who created the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'?

The TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' was created by Stuart Prebble.

Who narrated the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'?

The TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' was narrated by Geoffrey Palmer.

What was the format of the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'?

The TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' was a British documentary-style series that explored the everyday lives of aging celebrities.

Who were the hosts of the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'?

There were no hosts in the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'; it was a documentary series where the aging celebrities spoke for themselves without a presenter.

What age range did the celebrities fall under in 'Grumpy Old Men'?

The celebrities in 'Grumpy Old Men' were aged between 50 and 60 years old.

How many episodes did the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' have?

The TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' had 12 episodes.

Which celebrity described themselves as "grumpy"?

TV presenter Rick Wakeman described himself as "grumpy" in the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'.

What was the main topic discussed in the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'?

The main topic discussed in the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' was the frustrations of living as an older man in contemporary society.

Did the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' receive any awards?

The TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men' was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in the BAFTA TV Awards in 2004.

Which celeb compared his experience of aging to 'excessive defloration'?

Actor Brian Blessed compared his experience of aging to "excessive defloration" in the TV Show 'Grumpy Old Men'.

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