I just love Rob Bryden - there is something about him which makes me laugh even when he isn't saying anything.
Although the characters can be a bit outlandish, they are people we all know - the uncle who goes on a bit, the mum who feeds everyone, the single guy who is bereft when his friend gets married. And I like the fact that the writers are not afraid to portray their characters as good people at heart.
It is very disconcerting to see Larry Lamb playing such a nice guy, looking and sounding exactly the same as he does when playing the villain on East Enders!!