Pete Versus Life [DVD][2010]

Great fun. I saw the original run of the first series in 2010 and enjoyed it. Decided to get the DVD and see if it's still worth a watch, and if anything it's even funnier now. Some of the writing is decidedly silly, but the acting is all good so it kind of validates the dafter moments into a kind of surreal comedy. It's also aged well - although the 2010 pre-hipster era does seem like another world.I wouldn't call this a classic, nor expect a serious critic to enjoy it. It's one of those ones that you just enjoy for what it is. Nowt wrong with that.

Great idea for a series, and it has some really funny moments. the only negatives are that Pete, isn't very likable as a main protagonist and it's a short series.

Its not often that a new comedy hits the floor running - PeteVLife certainly manages it! If you like comedies such as 'How Not To Live Your Life', 'Not Going Out', 'IT Crowd' or 'Peep Show' - then this is one to add to your collection. Pete is very self centered and is always looking out for No1. However he always gets his comeuppance with hilarious consequences. We are guided thro Pete's shallow life by two sports commentators - when I originally saw these characters on TV I found the format to be a little bit distracting.. but having just rewatched the entire series on DVD I actually believe it does add something different and genuinely funny to the series. Definitely worth a watch!

if you like the obvious sometimes cringe worthy comedy style of the peep show you will love this. I started watching it to fill in a few evenings where there was rubbish tv and i was addicted. Rafe is lovely and irritating and endering with a never failing sense of self presevation.I can't pick a favourite part but i love how much he can hate a mates girlfriend for no real reason and then be so two faced. Bitchier than any girl he works a situation to his advantage whenever he can.This pack is great value and a good christmas gift for peep show fans x

Pete Vs Life is full of laugh out loud moments. The writing is great, as our all the actors and the two commentators. I can't understand why this show is not much more popular.

Appalling excuse for comedy. I'd rather watch anything by Jethro than this.

I always feel depressed when Peep Show finishes, so if you too suffer from withdrawal symptoms then this is the perfect antidote. It is brilliant, in a Peep Show/Inbetweeners sort of way. Pete reminds me of Alan Partridge and Jeremy from the afore mentioned Peep Show. He is totally self obsessed and uses others quite shamelessly, never a bad pemise for a comedy. Watching him stumble and blunder his way through life is addictive. I can`t wait for more.

1st series of a new style of comedy.This little gem was missed by lots of people by being shown on late night television.Poor old Pete he makes you cringe because of his lies and you just know its all going to get him into trouble.Love the style of the two rugby type commontaters replaying Petes mistakes.Can't wait for the second series to be released.Highly recommended for a good laugh.