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Euphoria. Not sure what I expected but it is way better than whatever that was.
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Watching the Ipcress file.
Very faithful adaptation of the book.
Although the Berlin ambulances did not make that noise until 1968, this is set much earlier
Very faithful adaptation of the book.
Although the Berlin ambulances did not make that noise until 1968, this is set much earlier
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A mild rush of endorphines?
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Not watched it yet, but if the lead character is called Harry Palmer that's one major difference from the book.Marc Meakin wrote: βWed Mar 16, 2022 12:09 pm Watching the Ipcress file.
Very faithful adaptation of the book.
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Good point though as I remember it he was namelessDavid Williams wrote: βWed Mar 16, 2022 3:20 pmNot watched it yet, but if the lead character is called Harry Palmer that's one major difference from the book.Marc Meakin wrote: βWed Mar 16, 2022 12:09 pm Watching the Ipcress file.
Very faithful adaptation of the book.
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Cobra.
Amazing cast, very interesting premise(s). Sometimes shoddy execution, often trying to introduce several new plot points per episode, even towards the end of the series, leading to a fairly flat finale that leaves many issues unresolved. Overall I still enjoyed it though and will watch future series.
Amazing cast, very interesting premise(s). Sometimes shoddy execution, often trying to introduce several new plot points per episode, even towards the end of the series, leading to a fairly flat finale that leaves many issues unresolved. Overall I still enjoyed it though and will watch future series.
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Although I would never buy Apple products, their output on Apple TV is definitely quality over quantity.
The latest offering that's brilliant is Severance a comedy Sci - fi drama that's directed by Ben Stiller.
Impressive cast including Adam Scott John Turturro and the irrepressible Christopher Walken
The latest offering that's brilliant is Severance a comedy Sci - fi drama that's directed by Ben Stiller.
Impressive cast including Adam Scott John Turturro and the irrepressible Christopher Walken
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The latest season of Inside No9 has been a bit meh, but this weeks episode, The 9 lives of Kat was very good
Clever, funny and a decent twist
Clever, funny and a decent twist
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Oh wow there's a new series of Inside No9? I had no idea, must watch that.
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I think we have had 3 so far on IplayerCallum Todd wrote: βFri May 13, 2022 8:20 am Oh wow there's a new series of Inside No9? I had no idea, must watch that.
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Tried to watch Fleabag for the first time. Too much talking to the camera for me and barely raised a chuckle. Might give it a second chance but first impressions were not good.
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Inside no 9 series 7 episode 5.
Packs more cleverness in a half hour Sci fi than many a 2 hour movie in fact it was a shame that it is only half hour.
Hopefully when the scripts are remade on FreeVee for an American audience the budgets and length will be bigger and longer in the same way Netflix improved Black Mirror
Definitely in the top 5 of Inside no. 9 episodes
Packs more cleverness in a half hour Sci fi than many a 2 hour movie in fact it was a shame that it is only half hour.
Hopefully when the scripts are remade on FreeVee for an American audience the budgets and length will be bigger and longer in the same way Netflix improved Black Mirror
Definitely in the top 5 of Inside no. 9 episodes
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I don't think it was clever. At the end it just got silly. But maybe I'm wrong - can you explain what was clever about it?Marc Meakin wrote: βSun May 29, 2022 7:28 pm Inside no 9 series 7 episode 5.
Packs more cleverness in a half hour Sci fi than many a 2 hour movie in fact it was a shame that it is only half hour.
Hopefully when the scripts are remade on FreeVee for an American audience the budgets and length will be bigger and longer in the same way Netflix improved Black Mirror
Definitely in the top 5 of Inside no. 9 episodes
And I think I've said this before, but I think the half-hour format works well for Inside No. 9. Longer isn't automatically better.
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Spoilers be belowGavin Chipper wrote: βMon May 30, 2022 6:00 pmI don't think it was clever. At the end it just got silly. But maybe I'm wrong - can you explain what was clever about it?Marc Meakin wrote: βSun May 29, 2022 7:28 pm Inside no 9 series 7 episode 5.
Packs more cleverness in a half hour Sci fi than many a 2 hour movie in fact it was a shame that it is only half hour.
Hopefully when the scripts are remade on FreeVee for an American audience the budgets and length will be bigger and longer in the same way Netflix improved Black Mirror
Definitely in the top 5 of Inside no. 9 episodes
And I think I've said this before, but I think the half-hour format works well for Inside No. 9. Longer isn't automatically better.
It was clever because you was meant to think that the old man was some kind of pervert but he was an older version of the boy who went on to invent a time machine but came back to tell him not to take the path to invent a time machine but find a cure for cancer, which he did.
But the last 5 minutes packed so much in that it needed a rewatch to fully understand it.
It was a clever episode as opposed to a funny one
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Yeah, I mean I didn't think it was really that coherent. Like it was trying to be clever but missing the mark. I did rewatch some bits of it but might go back again.
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If you are a podcast kinda person there is an inside Inside No. 9 podcast on BBC Sounds that gives you an insight on what the writers wanted to achieve.Gavin Chipper wrote: βMon May 30, 2022 7:02 pm Yeah, I mean I didn't think it was really that coherent. Like it was trying to be clever but missing the mark. I did rewatch some bits of it but might go back again.
Its worth a listen ( 30 minutes)
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Watched the second series of this. Would recommend.Gavin Chipper wrote: βThu Nov 04, 2021 12:57 pm The Outlaws (Stephen Merchant etc.) on the BBC is quite good. I've seen the first couple of episodes and it combines stupid comedy with gangland drama quite well.
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I've been saving this up for after I've finished The Lazarus ProjectGavin Chipper wrote: βThu Jun 23, 2022 1:24 pmWatched the second series of this. Would recommend.Gavin Chipper wrote: βThu Nov 04, 2021 12:57 pm The Outlaws (Stephen Merchant etc.) on the BBC is quite good. I've seen the first couple of episodes and it combines stupid comedy with gangland drama quite well.
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Watched S1.E1 of Das Boot on Sky Atlantic (where else?), and really enjoyed it. Went to watch the next episode and it skipped to E4! Seasons 2 and 3 are available, but only 4 episodes from Season 1.
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By the way I thought the "Wicker Man" episode could have been better. I'll change the colour because of spoilers:Marc Meakin wrote: βFri May 13, 2022 7:56 am The latest season of Inside No9 has been a bit meh, but this weeks episode, The 9 lives of Kat was very good
Clever, funny and a decent twist
It just seemed to play out exactly as you would expect at the end in a copy (or homage if you're being generous) of the Wicker Man. I think it would have been better if it looked like it was about to end but then the geezer with his arms glued to the chair shouts something like "No, I'm not having this!" He then tears his arms away from the chair, and with blood runnning down him, picks up the chair and hits the Pemberton guy over the head with it, knocking him out. While holding the chair threateningly, he then shouts to the children "I'll kill all of you! Don't think I won't!" before throwing the chair down, looking around, and running off. I would have enjoyed that. It would have been the best episode ever in fact.
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This colour is even better for hiding spoilers...
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I agree it wasn't a twist ending like most, but significantly not all, episodes have.Gavin Chipper wrote: βTue Jul 05, 2022 10:30 pmBy the way I thought the "Wicker Man" episode could have been better. I'll change the colour because of spoilers:Marc Meakin wrote: βFri May 13, 2022 7:56 am The latest season of Inside No9 has been a bit meh, but this weeks episode, The 9 lives of Kat was very good
Clever, funny and a decent twist
It just seemed to play out exactly as you would expect at the end in a copy (or homage if you're being generous) of the Wicker Man. I think it would have been better if it looked like it was about to end but then the geezer with his arms glued to the chair shouts something like "No, I'm not having this!" He then tears his arms away from the chair, and with blood runnning down him, picks up the chair and hits the Pemberton guy over the head with it, knocking him out. While holding the chair threateningly, he then shouts to the children "I'll kill all of you! Don't think I won't!" before throwing the chair down, looking around, and running off. I would have enjoyed that. It would have been the best episode ever in fact.
I guess when you are making a programme with children, there is a limit to har far you can go
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Until I saw it I thought you was making a statement about not watching TVL'oisleatch McGraw wrote: βWed Jul 06, 2022 1:57 am This colour is even better for hiding spoilers...
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Yeah, it's pretty cool!Marc Meakin wrote: βWed Jul 06, 2022 8:14 amUntil I saw it I thought you was making a statement about not watching TVL'oisleatch McGraw wrote: βWed Jul 06, 2022 1:57 am This colour is even better for hiding spoilers...
As regards telly... Stranger Things, like the rest of the civilised world.
Top show!
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Bill Burr Live at Red Rocks.
Still one of the funniest stand-ups working today.
Tackling, woke culture, the Pandemic, Me too and BLM.
His angry rants are sometimes hysterical but he still has a way of breaking your heart too.
Out on Netflix
Still one of the funniest stand-ups working today.
Tackling, woke culture, the Pandemic, Me too and BLM.
His angry rants are sometimes hysterical but he still has a way of breaking your heart too.
Out on Netflix
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I watched The Undeclared War recently. Thought it was entertaining enough but was too unrealistic in places for one to be able to suspend disbelief. And generally I thought the story could have been better.
Avoidance - sitcom with Romesh Ranganathan. OK, but won't be remembered in a few years' time as a classic or anything though.
Avoidance - sitcom with Romesh Ranganathan. OK, but won't be remembered in a few years' time as a classic or anything though.
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You can easily make it so that the children aren't actually present for the sweary rant if you want to. This sort of thing isn't remotely hard.Marc Meakin wrote: βWed Jul 06, 2022 8:12 amI agree it wasn't a twist ending like most, but significantly not all, episodes have.Gavin Chipper wrote: βTue Jul 05, 2022 10:30 pmBy the way I thought the "Wicker Man" episode could have been better. I'll change the colour because of spoilers:Marc Meakin wrote: βFri May 13, 2022 7:56 am The latest season of Inside No9 has been a bit meh, but this weeks episode, The 9 lives of Kat was very good
Clever, funny and a decent twist
It just seemed to play out exactly as you would expect at the end in a copy (or homage if you're being generous) of the Wicker Man. I think it would have been better if it looked like it was about to end but then the geezer with his arms glued to the chair shouts something like "No, I'm not having this!" He then tears his arms away from the chair, and with blood runnning down him, picks up the chair and hits the Pemberton guy over the head with it, knocking him out. While holding the chair threateningly, he then shouts to the children "I'll kill all of you! Don't think I won't!" before throwing the chair down, looking around, and running off. I would have enjoyed that. It would have been the best episode ever in fact.
I guess when you are making a programme with children, there is a limit to har far you can go
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The final Neighbours and then I watched the very first episode on YouTube. You can basically work out everything that happened in between by joining the dots. All pretty obvious.
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I've now watched seven episodes of inside number nine thanks to a friend putting them on whenever I was around. Thought based on the title that it would be a political thing like the crown, I guess I assumed 9 downing street was a relevant building. Anyway some were better than others as is always the case with this kind of show
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Best episode was The 12 days of Christine season 2 episode 4 I thinkThomas Carey wrote: βFri Aug 05, 2022 10:41 pm I've now watched seven episodes of inside number nine thanks to a friend putting them on whenever I was around. Thought based on the title that it would be a political thing like the crown, I guess I assumed 9 downing street was a relevant building. Anyway some were better than others as is always the case with this kind of show
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Marriage (BBC Iplayer)
Well acted drama with Sean Bean and Nicola Walker.
Great acting and writing from the chap who made Mum and Him and Her.
Cant not mention the horribly chosen theme music that plays at the beginning and end of each episode by Room Full of Teeth
Well acted drama with Sean Bean and Nicola Walker.
Great acting and writing from the chap who made Mum and Him and Her.
Cant not mention the horribly chosen theme music that plays at the beginning and end of each episode by Room Full of Teeth
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Stewart Lee : Snowflake
Very funny if a little too repetitive at times.
Don't watch if you are fans of Tony Parsons, Netflix Comedy Specials or Ricky Gervaise
Very funny if a little too repetitive at times.
Don't watch if you are fans of Tony Parsons, Netflix Comedy Specials or Ricky Gervaise
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There should have been a second part to that on Sunday but it got pulled, so hopefully it will be on soon.
Part 1 was a mixed bag for me. I think it lost its way a bit.
Part 1 was a mixed bag for me. I think it lost its way a bit.
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I saw the shows live a few weeks before they were filmed. Slightly odd that the BBC has broadcast Snowflake first as that actually was performed after the interval, with Tornado before it. There's even one slight callback joke early in Snowflake that subtly refers back to a theme of Tornado so would have made more sense to broadcast them in the order they were performed but oh well.
Hopefully there's a third special for them to broadcast if the second one goes down well.
Hopefully there's a third special for them to broadcast if the second one goes down well.
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Oh and Tornado I think is being broadcast this weekend now. It got pulled from last weekend's schedule because of the Queen's death.
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Oh so it's two separate shows? The Radio Times just had it advertised as Snowflake 1/2. Though checking this week's one (which I didn't bother before as it wasn't going to be on) it does say Tornado but 2/2.
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He did a tour called 'Snowflake/Tornado'. At each gig he would perform a separate hour-long routine either side of the interval (one called Snowflake and one called Tornado). The two sets were completely separated and not a continuation of each other. Normally a Stewart Lee show has one continuous theme but this time the first set had a very definitive end, then there was the interval, then he came out and did the second set which had a proper beginning, a totally different theme, no callbacks bar one subtle reference very early on, and its own definitive end.
At least when I saw it in Leeds he did Tornado first, then Snowflake. And judging by the presence of that subtle callback early in the recording of Snowflake and the audible audience reaction to it, I would imagine he did the same in York when it was recorded.
For anyone interested in how the show might have varied from city to city, the Leeds metropolitan elite have all parkin spilled down them.
At least when I saw it in Leeds he did Tornado first, then Snowflake. And judging by the presence of that subtle callback early in the recording of Snowflake and the audible audience reaction to it, I would imagine he did the same in York when it was recorded.
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Tornado is really good by the way, the ending was immaculately performed and if Stew's comments on a recent podcast are to be believed, the TV version of it will feature a special guest appearance that should make it even better. I strongly recommend you watch it when it eventually is broadcast.
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Reversing the order does make for a weird first 10 minutes of Snowflake. In any case, it was still great, even if the crowd were a lot less into it on the BBC version than when I saw it in the Royal Festival Hall.
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Apparently its another 3 weeks before Fawn Hub (Mourn Hub) airs Tornado.Callum Todd wrote: βMon Sep 12, 2022 8:16 pm Oh and Tornado I think is being broadcast this weekend now. It got pulled from last weekend's schedule because of the Queen's death.
Too soon to laugh apparently
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I blame the monarchists. Know any?Marc Meakin wrote: βThu Sep 15, 2022 1:39 pmApparently its another 3 weeks before Fawn Hub (Mourn Hub) airs Tornado.Callum Todd wrote: βMon Sep 12, 2022 8:16 pm Oh and Tornado I think is being broadcast this weekend now. It got pulled from last weekend's schedule because of the Queen's death.
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Is this actually some sort of aversion towards comedy specifically during 'the period of national mourning' or is it just that the extra broadcasts (funeral, tributes, 'lying in state, etc.) have squeezed the schedules so that lots of shows have to be postponed?
If the former, I really don't get that. Fair enough for live or topical comedy programmes that would either have to joke about the news, which would probably just be divisive, or conspicuously ignore it. But prerecorded stuff that has nothing to do with the Queen or her death? What's wrong with that? Isn't it good to be able to turn to some comedy while dealing with some sad news?
If the former, I really don't get that. Fair enough for live or topical comedy programmes that would either have to joke about the news, which would probably just be divisive, or conspicuously ignore it. But prerecorded stuff that has nothing to do with the Queen or her death? What's wrong with that? Isn't it good to be able to turn to some comedy while dealing with some sad news?
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You could always watch After Life with Ricky GervaisCallum Todd wrote: βThu Sep 15, 2022 2:11 pm Is this actually some sort of aversion towards comedy specifically during 'the period of national mourning' or is it just that the extra broadcasts (funeral, tributes, 'lying in state, etc.) have squeezed the schedules so that lots of shows have to be postponed?
If the former, I really don't get that. Fair enough for live or topical comedy programmes that would either have to joke about the news, which would probably just be divisive, or conspicuously ignore it. But prerecorded stuff that has nothing to do with the Queen or her death? What's wrong with that? Isn't it good to be able to turn to some comedy while dealing with some sad news?
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This lays purely at the Beebs door.Gavin Chipper wrote: βThu Sep 15, 2022 1:54 pmI blame the monarchists. Know any?Marc Meakin wrote: βThu Sep 15, 2022 1:39 pmApparently its another 3 weeks before Fawn Hub (Mourn Hub) airs Tornado.Callum Todd wrote: βMon Sep 12, 2022 8:16 pm Oh and Tornado I think is being broadcast this weekend now. It got pulled from last weekend's schedule because of the Queen's death.
Too soon to laugh apparently
Im sure other channels are showing comedy
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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared was due to be released on All 4 Monday just gone, but it's been delayed. Presumably it's the same reason but I don't know for sure.
For those unfamiliar:
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I caught most of How to with John Wilson :Mandela effect.
It was good but I genuinely didn't know if it was real or a spoof
On BBC2 I was channel surfing for Queens mourning friendly TV
It was good but I genuinely didn't know if it was real or a spoof
On BBC2 I was channel surfing for Queens mourning friendly TV
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Channel 5 has the Emoji movie from 11am tomorrow, Gevin.
Not sure what's on the other terrestrial challenges
Not sure what's on the other terrestrial challenges
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Good to see HIGNIFY back on form
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It's brilliant.Jon O'Neill wrote: βThu Sep 15, 2022 11:05 pm Don't Hug Me I'm Scared was due to be released on All 4 Monday just gone, but it's been delayed. Presumably it's the same reason but I don't know for sure.
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Cunk on Earth is also good.
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I will check these out. Obviously I've seen Cunk stuff but I've generally found it a bit weak. Like it's basically one joke (her talking like Brian Cox) and it doesn't seem to have much mileage. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh though and this series might be better anyway. But yeah, I suppose it reminds me a bit of Twenty Twelve/W1A which was just one joke rolled out into multiple series.Jon O'Neill wrote: βSun Sep 25, 2022 7:34 pmIt's brilliant.Jon O'Neill wrote: βThu Sep 15, 2022 11:05 pm Don't Hug Me I'm Scared was due to be released on All 4 Monday just gone, but it's been delayed. Presumably it's the same reason but I don't know for sure.
For those unfamiliar:
https://youtu.be/9C_HReR_McQ
Cunk on Earth is also good.
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Just binged Am I being Unreasonable.
I cannot recommend this highly enough.
A comedy - Drama - Mystery.
Written by the star Daisy Mae Cooper.
It is funny, clever and a lot a misdirection.
Episode 4 is a real zinger.
Great ending too.
On BBC Iplayer
I cannot recommend this highly enough.
A comedy - Drama - Mystery.
Written by the star Daisy Mae Cooper.
It is funny, clever and a lot a misdirection.
Episode 4 is a real zinger.
Great ending too.
On BBC Iplayer
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As mentioned elsewhere Friday night live on Channel 4 was good in parts ie not the oldies like Harry Enfield and Ronnie Ancona and Julian Clary although I thought Ben Elton was good liked the young comics and Jordan Gray stole the show with a funny comedy song before getting naked and playing the keyboard with his (her) penis
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As in the other thread, I thought it was overall disappointing. A few funny bits though - take that how you want.
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I felt that Ben Elton did well and his material was good.Gavin Chipper wrote: βSun Oct 23, 2022 5:50 pm As in the other thread, I thought it was overall disappointing. A few funny bits though - take that how you want.
Mind you even I could do 10 minutes on the current political shambles but all the other oldies were bloated and not funny.
But some of the fresh talent from Edinburgh were OK.
Rosie Jones wasn't very good
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The Love box in your Living Room was very funny.
A spoof Adam Curtis style doc on the BBC reaching its centenary.
On Iplayer
A spoof Adam Curtis style doc on the BBC reaching its centenary.
On Iplayer
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This aged well.JimBentley wrote: βWed Nov 25, 2015 9:25 pmDon't fuck with me, you idiotic cunt, or I'll expose your paedophilic love all over the internet. You know I've got the evidence and you know I can expose you at the drop of a hat. By choice, I think the hat should be a fez, or maybe a trilby.Jon Corby wrote:Oh, I'm sorry, how did we get onto the topic of Mog? Twat.JimBentley wrote:commercialised version
(Do you think anyone's buying this?)
Mike Brown: "Round 12: T N R S A E I G U
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108β16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
C1: SIGNATURE (18) ["9; not written down"]
C2: SEATING (7)
Score: 108β16 (max 113)
Another niner for Adam and yet another century. Well done, that man."
Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Yeah. Absolutely fuck you Jim, you perverted cunt.
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7 years and 2 months for that comeback
A, record, shirley
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It is a record. And don't call me Shirley.
On a serious note, fuck. Jim was one of the first people who drew me in to apterous based on this forum. My first live event was Co:lon where I met Charlie, Matt Morrison, Heather, John O'Neill, Anne Dibben, Gev, Corby, and many more than I would like to mention without missing people out. I'm also thinking of people on here that I didn't get to meet that first time but did manage to forge relationships with over the years. I know I can be belligerent on here and I hope everyone appreciates the effect they've had on me. I may have drifted from Countdown the show since I've been on but this is my social media outlet. Even the likes of L'oisleatch and Ryhs who I can butt heads with, I hope everyone appreciates the outlet you've all given me. Maybe selfish with talking about myself so much but fuck it. I've even grown to love Meakin over the years. Yis are all legends in my eyes. The Jim shit has really depressed me. I just felt I had a affinity with him and I guess maybe I'm worried about being so similar. I can admit to doing some bad shit in my time but nothing compared to that. I'm hoping he can get any help that he needs while still recognising the abhorrent nature of what he was at and that the victims of that should be getting way more focus. I guess I'm drunk again and maybe that should be something I can look at but I do think I come up with some good shit at times. I wouldn't be the person I am with out this forum and the show and the community around it. I'm hoping I'm a good person overall despite my flaws and I hope every recognises that. I want to extend the same sentiments to you all. Thanks for everything!
On a serious note, fuck. Jim was one of the first people who drew me in to apterous based on this forum. My first live event was Co:lon where I met Charlie, Matt Morrison, Heather, John O'Neill, Anne Dibben, Gev, Corby, and many more than I would like to mention without missing people out. I'm also thinking of people on here that I didn't get to meet that first time but did manage to forge relationships with over the years. I know I can be belligerent on here and I hope everyone appreciates the effect they've had on me. I may have drifted from Countdown the show since I've been on but this is my social media outlet. Even the likes of L'oisleatch and Ryhs who I can butt heads with, I hope everyone appreciates the outlet you've all given me. Maybe selfish with talking about myself so much but fuck it. I've even grown to love Meakin over the years. Yis are all legends in my eyes. The Jim shit has really depressed me. I just felt I had a affinity with him and I guess maybe I'm worried about being so similar. I can admit to doing some bad shit in my time but nothing compared to that. I'm hoping he can get any help that he needs while still recognising the abhorrent nature of what he was at and that the victims of that should be getting way more focus. I guess I'm drunk again and maybe that should be something I can look at but I do think I come up with some good shit at times. I wouldn't be the person I am with out this forum and the show and the community around it. I'm hoping I'm a good person overall despite my flaws and I hope every recognises that. I want to extend the same sentiments to you all. Thanks for everything!
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Yes you are a good person.Mark James wrote: βSat Jan 28, 2023 1:47 am It is a record. And don't call me Shirley.
On a serious note, fuck. Jim was one of the first people who drew me in to apterous based on this forum. My first live event was Co:lon where I met Charlie, Matt Morrison, Heather, John O'Neill, Anne Dibben, Gev, Corby, and many more than I would like to mention without missing people out. I'm also thinking of people on here that I didn't get to meet that first time but did manage to forge relationships with over the years. I know I can be belligerent on here and I hope everyone appreciates the effect they've had on me. I may have drifted from Countdown the show since I've been on but this is my social media outlet. Even the likes of L'oisleatch and Ryhs who I can butt heads with, I hope everyone appreciates the outlet you've all given me. Maybe selfish with talking about myself so much but fuck it. I've even grown to love Meakin over the years. Yis are all legends in my eyes. The Jim shit has really depressed me. I just felt I had a affinity with him and I guess maybe I'm worried about being so similar. I can admit to doing some bad shit in my time but nothing compared to that. I'm hoping he can get any help that he needs while still recognising the abhorrent nature of what he was at and that the victims of that should be getting way more focus. I guess I'm drunk again and maybe that should be something I can look at but I do think I come up with some good shit at times. I wouldn't be the person I am with out this forum and the show and the community around it. I'm hoping I'm a good person overall despite my flaws and I hope every recognises that. I want to extend the same sentiments to you all. Thanks for everything!
I also treat this as my forum for spouting shit.
Who would have thought eh.
With regards, to Jim I've never met him but did enjoy his posts like most of us did but I also liked Richard Brittans posts and he is worse in some ways (gev can spell check this for me).
This community is both the cause of and the solution to a lot of my mental health problems.
I think I'm paraphrasing Homer Simpson
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