tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post3735765623527435525..comments2024-03-22T07:38:11.573+00:00Comments on Sitcom Geek: Constructed Reality: The ScriptJames Caryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01315185952705396144noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-501103754576761062011-02-23T22:59:30.136+00:002011-02-23T22:59:30.136+00:00I've just given Limmy's Show a look and I ...I've just given Limmy's Show a look and I can't say that I was overly impressed. It may well grow on me though. Limmy is very likeable and some of the sketches were clever. Maybe a bit too clever for me as I am a 'Harry & Paul' fan.Sarah Ballingalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-66392011012713355472011-02-20T22:30:11.957+00:002011-02-20T22:30:11.957+00:00I can recommend one sketch show that I have just f...I can recommend one sketch show that I have just found (courtesy of Grace Dent, The Guardian). Available on BBC iPlayer (only shown on BBC Scotland for some strange reason). Limmy's Show - series 2, just watched episode 1 and was mightily impressed (particularly as he writes it all himself). Not everyone's cup of tea but so much better than some of the 'comedy' on BBC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-85530529602483457792011-02-19T21:06:48.149+00:002011-02-19T21:06:48.149+00:00Indeed. One would think that the actors themselve...Indeed. One would think that the actors themselves on these shows would say, 'Hang on a minute, I can't say these lines, they're not funny', but maybe they are just grateful for the work. 'Phone Shop' was a similar case, I watched the first couple of episodes and thought that had some promise too, but as the series progressed it just got stupid and there was an un-necessarily high level of f-ing and blinding. Shame.Sarah Ballingalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-78330570032756684972011-02-18T21:21:47.390+00:002011-02-18T21:21:47.390+00:00Good point, there is quality in all genres of prog...Good point, there is quality in all genres of programming. And I watch all sorts of things, I do enjoy Apprentice, some Come Dine with me etc.<br /><br />I saw the first series of Lunch Monkeys and thought it had some promise, but it just wasn't "there". There are lots of comedy shows that get broadcast that should never have made it to air. Someone should have had the balls to say "This isn't good enough, funny enough, needs developing, re-casting" etc. <br /><br />It pains me to watch the waste of resources and time, all the while thinking "What were they doing? Why haven't I laughed in half an hour, or an hour!?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-47224602662599592942011-02-18T18:56:24.520+00:002011-02-18T18:56:24.520+00:00P.S. Talking of sitcoms versus constructed realit...P.S. Talking of sitcoms versus constructed reality shows, I have just came across 'Lunch Monkeys' for the first time on iplayer. How was that given a second series - or a first for that matter?Sarah Ballingalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-33402903240897842762011-02-18T14:32:54.398+00:002011-02-18T14:32:54.398+00:00True, Anonymous - we do all have different tastes ...True, Anonymous - we do all have different tastes and from my previous comments one might easily assume that I have no taste at all. However, I am also in favour of more (quality) sitcoms so I can't be all bad. <br /><br />I am a snob when it comes to the Constructed Realilty shows that I deem worthy of my viewing time. 'No' to X Factor, that ballroom one, Britain's got talent etc., but 'yes' to Master Chef and The Apprentice. All of them dreadful really, I suppose, but as you point out, they keep Charlie Brooker (and Harry Hill) in work.Sarah Ballingalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-78596716343772613322011-02-17T17:50:13.658+00:002011-02-17T17:50:13.658+00:00Sarah you are quite right, and if you like MC that...Sarah you are quite right, and if you like MC that is absolutely fine by me, everyone has different tastes (hence me liking Mr Brooker - but then I am a miserable sod!). <br /><br />The issue is the sheer amount of such programming, with broadcasters copying each other and flinging as much of this 'Constructed Reality' stuff on as possible, which might lead to less opportunity for sitcom output. I took that as James' main concern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-55365146154907874902011-02-17T13:43:05.201+00:002011-02-17T13:43:05.201+00:00Having read James' piece above I am now rather...Having read James' piece above I am now rather ashamed to admit that I like Masterchef. I love eating but hate cooking and MC's appeal for me is to see people with such an all-consuming passion for doing something that I loathe to. <br /><br />Daft music, over-long pauses before result announcing, selective editing (I realise all editing is selective), all these things aside, Masterchef deserves its prime-time slot. (To Anonymous above - I'd rather watch MC than Charlie Brooker any day).Sarah Ballingalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-988894634449036192011-02-16T21:46:07.911+00:002011-02-16T21:46:07.911+00:00Hmm, we all seem to be descending into a pit full ...Hmm, we all seem to be descending into a pit full of Constructed Reality dating/cooking/DIY/antique/'talent' shows. Or a combination of all of them in one show (Channel 5 will do this, I promise). Less room for quality. Ah well, at least Charlie Brooker will have more ammunition for his future work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com