Alan Carr's Grand National Specstacular - Channel 4 April 5th, 9pm

soapfan_1973 · 01/04/13 - 14:52

Much as I love the Alan Carr show and find most of his appearances on other shows quite amusing I can't help feel this one off to celebrate Channel 4 getting the Grand National will be a complete train wreck.

A group of comedians and other showbiz ppl who by the looks of things have no connection to horse racing at all will be discussing the race (possibly) and generally larking about whilst tryin to show Channel 4 made a good decision in buying the rights to this years race.

Jonathan Ross, Paddy McGuinness, Kimberley Walsh, Louis Walsh, James Nesbitt, Abbey Clancy, Rylan Clark, Miranda Hart and Alex Brooker join him for some horse-themed studio games.

Music is from national treasures Madness.

There are also some special links from a day at the Cheltenham races with Alan and Russell Brand, including a chance encounter with Clare Balding, plus the biggest ever celebrity sweepstake involving not just the studio guests but a host of other famous faces.

BigOrange · 01/04/13 - 15:25

It's a slightly odd way to mark it. But they had to do something big to signal the switch of channels. The Grand National is strongly associated with the BBC and the concern will be that viewers won't move across to its new home.

There's also a documentary and Come Dine With Me special airing.

soapfan_1973 · 01/04/13 - 15:29

Channel 4 do have a good history of horse racing coverage but this just smacks of being a cheap way to take a dig at the BBC. Nice to have Claire Balding involved as she really do know her stuff and although long associated with the BBC for sport she is one of the top freelance sport presenters. Just hope John McC is nowhere to be seen

[Deleted User] · 01/04/13 - 15:49

anything with carr in it is unwatchable.

[Deleted User] · 01/04/13 - 20:45

soapfan_1973 wrote: »

Channel 4 do have a good history of horse racing coverage but this just smacks of being a cheap way to take a dig at the BBC. Nice to have Claire Balding involved as she really do know her stuff and although long associated with the BBC for sport she is one of the top freelance sport presenters. Just hope John McC is nowhere to be seen

he won't be.

degsyhufc · 01/04/13 - 23:39

I agree that it's just a way to shoehorn in a theme for another show.

If it's anything like the last one then it's just celebs getting pissed and playing stupid games.

HMO · 01/04/13 - 23:48

Is it another one of those 2-hour marathons? The New Year's one was good but can't think of how many he will do. He did TWO Summer Specstacular's last year. Channel 4 must rely on Alan a lot.

pete137 · 02/04/13 - 01:56

No Melanie Sykes getting pissed this time then ?

bearbum72 · 02/04/13 - 02:18

Everytime there is something kinda big on c4 they roll out him with his stupid "spectacular" rubish. Tacky yawn tacky. i will be watching....................................................................................PAINT DRYING.

Rowan Hedge · 02/04/13 - 03:26

When is this utter morons 15 minutes of games going to be over?

degsyhufc · 02/04/13 - 03:36

I think there would have to be a major overhaul of channel 4 to change things. Out of the three main chat shows his is by far the worst on the guest front. Usually filled with reality tv/talent show and other C4 d list 'celebs'.

tangsman · 02/04/13 - 04:53

Sounds a load of manure.

Jason C · 02/04/13 - 05:03

Dancc wrote: »

It's a slightly odd way to mark it. But they had to do something big to signal the switch of channels. The Grand National is strongly associated with the BBC and the concern will be that viewers won't move across to its new home.

C4 are also going to be doing an all-day thing on the day of the race itself by sandwiching a special Grand National edition of Sunday Brunch between The Morning Line and the start of the actual coverage itself.

Rather smacks of overkill for a sporting event that isn't remotely as big a deal as it used to be.

shadowplay · 02/04/13 - 05:12

Alan Carr is too repetitive to watch these days and this largely due to overkill by TV companies. In short bursts he can be funny but overall his humour for the majority never works for me.. overall viewers still tune in to watch the show so he must be doing something right.

walterwhite · 02/04/13 - 18:30

Rowan Hedge wrote: »

When is this utter morons 15 minutes of games going to be over?

15 minutes of games?:D

mattlamb · 02/04/13 - 22:19

Of those guests mentioned, only Jimmy Nesbitt is interested in horse-racing that I know of.

He owns the top chaser Riverside Theatre

jw2011 · 03/04/13 - 22:34

I like Alan Carr but don't watch him regularly any more but every time I do it seems to just be the same guests on a cycle. It's either The X Factor judges together or on their own.

Pink Knight · 03/04/13 - 23:02

He has bigger teeth than some of the horses.

degsyhufc · 06/04/13 - 02:14

Anyone else find it a little unsettling to gamble on which charity gets a donation?

HMO · 06/04/13 - 02:18

I completely forgot this was on.

Not that I'm watching it now.

[Deleted User] · 06/04/13 - 02:24

this is bloody awful

degsyhufc · 06/04/13 - 02:30

Miranda had to pull out so that's a plus

[Deleted User] · 06/04/13 - 02:33

I'm getting used to it being awful,,,i actually chuckled a bit:o

smokencheese · 06/04/13 - 02:38

All my favourites ..Corden, Clancy, Ross:rolleyes:

Even morons would surely switch this off.

Shame on Alan Carr, cos as a standup he's great.

treefr0g · 06/04/13 - 02:55

I have to say that Kimberley makes a very good presenter. I think we will see a lot more of her.

Frood · 06/04/13 - 03:02

rhumble wrote: »

this is bloody awful

Alan carr's in it.;

You should have known.

Hey there!

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