Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is the smuttier, stupider sitcom descendent of Men Behaving Badly, but lacks that show's charm and intelligence. The series tells the story of five twentysomethings--the loveable Johnny (The Royle Family's Ralf Little), his libidinous sidekick Gaz (Will Mellor), their long-suffering girlfriends Janet (Sheridan Smith) and Donna (Natalie Casey), and a token comedy-weirdo Louise (Kathryn Drysdale)--doing their best to fathom life's hardships through endless discussions about sex, booze and relationships.

In trying to appeal to a "yoof" audience through the use of recognisable, everyday settings, Two Pints... eschews the tradition of focusing on a "situation" almost entirely; essentially consisting of a string of scenes in which the characters sit trading witless banter in a pub, then in a lounge, then in a kitchen and then in the pub again. As a result it can't punch in the same league as more sophisticated, dramatically satisfying and, frankly, funnier sitcoms such as The Office, Spaced or Black Books and feels more like a weak excuse for a series of toilet gags. On these terms, however, it is amusing if juvenile entertainment. In particular, Little's performance as Johnny, a confused child trapped in a man's body, provides both humour and a likable centre to the show.

On the DVD: Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps on DVD has the complete first two series with has episode selection, scene selection and subtitles but no special features --Paul Philpott

As a huge fan of two pints, i disagree with many of these reviews, i watch the 'endless' repeats of the program on BBC3 and never fail to laugh at it, even though i know every word to the show i still watch it. the 5 main actors and actresses work so well together and the show brings us laughs, tears, hapiness, sadness. I would recommend this program to anyone over the age on 15 as it does have many sexual referances in it.

Amongst the worst of comedy produced by the BBC. I'm yet to actually meet anyone who likes it. It's unoriginal, obvious, slightly crass dross that appears to be targetted at the chav community. Even "My Family" is funnier than this - a lot funnier.

High disrecommended.

This intermible show is forever repeated on BBC3 so theres no need to give commissioners the wrong idea by purchasing this DVD.

Why? Well, its a ropey programme with average jokes you see coming a mile off, to start with. Too, its very cliched in EVERY way: relationships, production, humour. 'Tedious' and 'predictable' sum Two pints... up for me.

Look at the episode titles above, for gawds sake; to me they belch (what else?) Loaded mag standard laffs, about 10 years past their use by date.

Still, what do i know? Well, primarily that Two Pints... is a bland artless lump of a show which isn't funny because to me it seems like it was created lovelessly by committee. The kind of too anxious by half to reach out to the yoof committee you imagine the BBC to be full of.

I am a northern 40 something woman, and to me this is one of the best written comedies I have seen in recent years. It cannot be compared to other comedies it's one on it's own. There are plenty of Gaz's and Johnny's in this world, as ther was 20 years ago, we all liked to go to the pub and have fun. The dry and very down to earth humour reflects this. Most of us have been Donna's and Janet's at sometime or another, I am glad to say that there are not many Louis's about. This is a classic to me and reflects a period in most peoples lives. Whatch and enjoy

To sum this comedy show up in 1 word I would use Hilarious! This series in particular, I think Ralf Little is hilarious he plays and acts the part of Johnny really well, Gaz (Will Mellor) is also fantastic and plays his part well too! The girls are excellent in particular Donna & Janet. You have got to watch these episodes a few times to really appreciate them and make you laugh but it will! I would recommend this to anyone who loves Sitcom's which I do :)