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Jun 26, 2023

'The Full Monty' is a sentimental series that maintains the spirit of its predecessor

The “Full Monty” series is a sequel to the popular 1997 British film. Gaz (Robert Carlyle), from left, returns, starring alongside Darren (Miles Jupp), who is new to the story, and old pals Lomper

The “Full Monty” series is a sequel to the popular 1997 British film. Gaz (Robert Carlyle), from left, returns, starring alongside Darren (Miles Jupp), who is new to the story, and old pals Lomper (Steve Huison), Horse (Paul Barber) and Dave (Mark Addy).

Los Angeles Times

Doubtless some viewers will find "The Full Monty" sentimental to a fault, though sentiment was key to the success of the movie.

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In the “Full Monty” series, Horse (Paul Barber), from left, Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Darren (Miles Jupp) and Lomper (Steve Huison) spend lots of time at a cafe called The Big Baps, which Lomper runs with his husband, Dennis (Paul Clayton, back).

Talitha Wing as Destiny, Gaz’s daughter, in “The Full Monty.”

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