The last series of Mighty Boosh struggled
At least the League of Gentlemen knew when to quit. Same goes for the Fast Show. Have a listen to 'Down the Line' or whatever it's called on Radio 4 for Whitehouse and Higson comedy gold.
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Thu 13 Mar 2008, 14:03,
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That's entirely it.
All the best ones knew when it had run it's course and knew not to alienate the fans by milking them ( although LoG Apocalypse was near the taking the piss line )
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Thu 13 Mar 2008, 14:08,
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