Post by mikkh on Jun 15, 2015 1:10:51 GMT
I don't own a TV, so the only programs I watch are via iPlayer mostly
I was looking at the 'comedy'selection on offer earlier and found much not to be amused about
iPlayer is ok, but once you've been watching it over an extended period the repeats (especially films) start to annoy, especially when most weren't worth viewing the first time round
A really irritating thing they do with some comedy programs is to show an extended version after they've shown the cut down version aired on TV. This means I've either got to discipline myself and not watch the shorter version or watch it twice to see the extra bits.
Back to the comedy choices currently available...
The John Bishop show - hmm, when he first appeared on the comedy scene he was different, mildly amusing in a rambling likeable way - but then he was on too often and his charm faded quite quickly
This latest offering sees him hosting a variety show and getting involved himself in some of the acts. Luckily it's a video and I can fast forward past the cringing bits and having fast forwarded most of episode 2 last week, I'm not even going to bother this week. 3/10
Graham Norton Show - I must admit I didn't like him at first, or anyone who pushes their sexuality, real or for comic effect into their performances (yes Walliams I'm looking at you) but he grows on you, and depending on the guests on the show, it's mostly the most entertaining thing on that night. 8/10
Murder in successville - different guests have to improvise their way through a murder inquiry, while trying to keep a straight face as the regular cast do a decent enough parody of other cop shows. The premise seems to be to humiliate the guest as much as possible, which I just find inane and childish 2/10
SunTrap - Contrived and feeling like a 70's sitcom that's been resurrected for no particular reason. I watched the first one, but that was enough to know it wasn't a classic. 3/10
Episodes - There is life after Friends! Matt Le Blanc mostly steals the show and this is probably the best sitcom currently on BBC 9/10
Rev - One of the gentler sitcoms, fairly amusing in parts, but it's one of those programs I'll watch if there's nothing better on, but not be too bothered about if there is 5/10
Not Going out (repeat of a repeat!) - Witty and clever humour, but wandering into farce too often and that taints it for me 7/10
Crims - High farce that's aimed at the younger generation I suspect. Porridge it's not, or even remotely close 2/10
Mock the week - At it's best, it's really good but it depends who the panellists are and how carried away Dara (the host) gets. If Frankie Boyle is on, he just has to be the most shocking controversial one amongst his fellow comedians, even if it's not remotely funny. Then there's Andy Parsons (a regular on the show) who's smug look how funny I am face needs smacking most weeks 7/10
Have I got news for you - Talking about smug faces that need to be slapped, I give you Ian Hislop and Paul (what I've just said is a lightning quick response and may or may not be funny) Merton. There used to be a regular host (Angus Deayton) but now there is a different guest host every week. It works when someone like Jack Dee or Frank Skinner resides in the middle and Gary Lineker did surprisingly well in the role too. But then there's the others! mostly ex politicians who invariably prove they're about as funny as a tax rise 7/10
... and I've already watched 'episodes' so maybe it's time for bed, or look what ITVplayer has to offer? No, it's definitely bedtime
I was looking at the 'comedy'selection on offer earlier and found much not to be amused about
iPlayer is ok, but once you've been watching it over an extended period the repeats (especially films) start to annoy, especially when most weren't worth viewing the first time round
A really irritating thing they do with some comedy programs is to show an extended version after they've shown the cut down version aired on TV. This means I've either got to discipline myself and not watch the shorter version or watch it twice to see the extra bits.
Back to the comedy choices currently available...
The John Bishop show - hmm, when he first appeared on the comedy scene he was different, mildly amusing in a rambling likeable way - but then he was on too often and his charm faded quite quickly
This latest offering sees him hosting a variety show and getting involved himself in some of the acts. Luckily it's a video and I can fast forward past the cringing bits and having fast forwarded most of episode 2 last week, I'm not even going to bother this week. 3/10
Graham Norton Show - I must admit I didn't like him at first, or anyone who pushes their sexuality, real or for comic effect into their performances (yes Walliams I'm looking at you) but he grows on you, and depending on the guests on the show, it's mostly the most entertaining thing on that night. 8/10
Murder in successville - different guests have to improvise their way through a murder inquiry, while trying to keep a straight face as the regular cast do a decent enough parody of other cop shows. The premise seems to be to humiliate the guest as much as possible, which I just find inane and childish 2/10
SunTrap - Contrived and feeling like a 70's sitcom that's been resurrected for no particular reason. I watched the first one, but that was enough to know it wasn't a classic. 3/10
Episodes - There is life after Friends! Matt Le Blanc mostly steals the show and this is probably the best sitcom currently on BBC 9/10
Rev - One of the gentler sitcoms, fairly amusing in parts, but it's one of those programs I'll watch if there's nothing better on, but not be too bothered about if there is 5/10
Not Going out (repeat of a repeat!) - Witty and clever humour, but wandering into farce too often and that taints it for me 7/10
Crims - High farce that's aimed at the younger generation I suspect. Porridge it's not, or even remotely close 2/10
Mock the week - At it's best, it's really good but it depends who the panellists are and how carried away Dara (the host) gets. If Frankie Boyle is on, he just has to be the most shocking controversial one amongst his fellow comedians, even if it's not remotely funny. Then there's Andy Parsons (a regular on the show) who's smug look how funny I am face needs smacking most weeks 7/10
Have I got news for you - Talking about smug faces that need to be slapped, I give you Ian Hislop and Paul (what I've just said is a lightning quick response and may or may not be funny) Merton. There used to be a regular host (Angus Deayton) but now there is a different guest host every week. It works when someone like Jack Dee or Frank Skinner resides in the middle and Gary Lineker did surprisingly well in the role too. But then there's the others! mostly ex politicians who invariably prove they're about as funny as a tax rise 7/10
... and I've already watched 'episodes' so maybe it's time for bed, or look what ITVplayer has to offer? No, it's definitely bedtime
