British series for learning English #1 Fleabag Available: Amazon Prime, iPlayer What is it: dark British comedy series following a woman known as Fleabag, who attempts to navigate life and love in London while also coping with a past tragedy. Age rating: 17 and above (frequent cursing, drinking and drúnken behavior is visible, strong, r@unchy séxual content) The title phrase - literally 'a sack of fleas' - means 'an unpleasant person' in English, someone antipathetic. And indeed: the character played and written by Waller-Bridge is morally "unpleasant", not very organised in her life, with many things on her conscience. But she has something else: the audience's sympathy. To a large extent, this is due to her constant winking at us. Yes, Fleabag often does ugly things, humanly making mistake after mistake, burning new bridges behind her. However, by breaking down the "fourth wall", she "softens them up" for our amusement. And in the process - it engages us more. After all, when someone holds our gaze, it is difficult to ignore them.