Mark Heap is an absolute master of physical comedy. Just watching some of his schtick with props in this show. He has some amazing hand-eye co-ordination and play comedy pathos better than anyone I can think of from the past 80 years.
Love this show, but certain parts of it just.. bother me. Idk if it's because I'm from America and I'm not fully used to British humor, or what. But stomping and kicking the kitten made me cringe. I know it wasn't real, but for me it takes away from the comical aspect a little bit. Much like the incest between Guy & Joanna. It would've been funnier (in my opinion) if it had *almost* happened, but not actually happened.
and yes, it is because you are from america were everything is so called 'politically correct' btw: maybe try "black books" dark and cynical but not much cruelty ;)