Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: Potential Comeback

Introduction

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps remains a notable British sitcom for viewers interested in early‑2000s television comedy. Its potential return has attracted attention because the show captured a particular era of working‑class young adult life and built a distinct fan base. News of a revival is therefore relevant both to long‑standing fans and to observers of contemporary television trends.

Main details

Broadcast history (selected dates)

According to episode listings compiled on Wikipedia, the series ran across multiple years with several distinct runs. Selected broadcast periods recorded include:

• Series entry: 26 February 2001 to 2 April 2001 (series indicated as 6 in the listing).
• 15 April 2002 to 20 May 2002 (listed as a run of 6 episodes).
• 23 February 2003 to 27 April 2003 (a run listed as 10 episodes).
• 15 February 2004 to 4 April 2004 (listed as 8 episodes).
• 26 February 2006 to 30 April 2006 (listed as 10 episodes).
• 26 April 2011 to 24 May 2011 (a run listed as 6 episodes).

These entries show the programme had intermittent series across the 2000s, with a recorded run as late as April–May 2011.

Legacy and cultural footprint

The show has remained in public view beyond its television broadcasts. For example, an Amazon listing references a related music track—Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please (Live) by Splodgenessabounds—indicating musical or promotional material associated with the title is available commercially. More recently, media reports have suggested the sitcom is being considered for a return to television. A BBC report summarised in coverage notes that the series could make a comeback 15 years after it ended, generating renewed discussion among viewers.

Conclusion

If a revival proceeds, it would tap into nostalgia for viewers who remember the original runs and could introduce the show to new audiences. The Wikipedia episode listings underline the show’s spread across the 2000s with activity as late as 2011, while commercial listings and media reports point to an enduring cultural footprint. At present the revival is reported rather than officially confirmed; interested readers and fans should watch for formal announcements from the programme’s producers or the BBC for verified details.