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House Of Fools - New Vic & Bob Sitcom Starts Tues 14th Jan 10pm on BBC 2

anyonefortennisanyonefortennis Posts: 111,858
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Looks daft as a brush. Good to see them back on the BBC.
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    degsyhufcdegsyhufc Posts: 59,251
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    Trailer didn't look too impressive. Seemed a bit too simplistic.

    I'm imaginging an even sillier and less adult version of Bottom.



    But as a Vic & Bob fan i'll be tuning in.
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    Striker22Striker22 Posts: 274
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    degsyhufc wrote: »
    Trailer didn't look too impressive. Seemed a bit too simplistic.

    I'm imaginging an even sillier and less adult version of Bottom.



    But as a Vic & Bob fan i'll be tuning in.

    Checked out the trailers earlier and after being excited about this I'm now concerned I set my expectations too high.
    I loved Matt Berry in 'Toast of London' but in this he just seems like his Douglas character in the IT Crowd.
    I'm a Vic and Bob fan too of long standing so I will be reporting for viewing duty.
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    timebugtimebug Posts: 18,320
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    Generally love anything that Vic and Bob do, but have reservations on this one, as it contains the unfunniest 'actor' ever, Matt Berry. Watching him mug his way through another shouty performance is not condusive to comedy in my mind, so will try episode one and see what happens!
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    degsyhufcdegsyhufc Posts: 59,251
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    Striker22 wrote: »
    Checked out the trailers earlier and after being excited about this I'm now concerned I set my expectations too high.
    I loved Matt Berry in 'Toast of London' but in this he just seems like his Douglas character in the IT Crowd.
    I'm a Vic and Bob fan too of long standing so I will be reporting for viewing duty.
    I haven't really set any expectations for it. Well apart from hoping that it's not complete and utter dross.
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    ubermanuberman Posts: 2,221
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    was just thinkin Bob's hair looked strange, but check out the photo of his 'Wotsits Wig' :

    https://mobile.twitter.com/RealBobMortimer/status/391886133350895617?screen_name=RealBobMortimer
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 36
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    Damn it, I can't stop laughing :D We need more programmes like this IMO
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    tsotso Posts: 25,860
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    Dessimat0r wrote: »
    Damn it, I can't stop laughing :D We need more programmes like this IMO

    Yeah its barking mad:D
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    vauxhall1964vauxhall1964 Posts: 10,369
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    This is a hit. Mad but laugh out funny.
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    mike65mike65 Posts: 11,386
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    Love Vic 'n Bob, love Matt Berry this was as daft as you'd expect when you combine the two.

    Filthy! :D
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    Blockz99Blockz99 Posts: 5,045
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    Bottom done this years ago and was much funnier . This might do for bob n Vic
    What Ben Elton's last sitcom did for Ben . The last time they were funny was 1992.
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    Andy2Andy2 Posts: 11,951
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    Good God, that was fantastic! It sagged a bit in the last 10 minutes, but the first half had me speecnless with laughter. The fact that it has that Vic & Bob 'crapness' helps a lot. Brilliant!
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    hunter23hunter23 Posts: 3,097
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    didn't think i'd like it at the start but liked it. maybe cut out the sing songs when a character is introduced though
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    Fairyprincess0Fairyprincess0 Posts: 30,098
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    That was fantastic..... Now I'm of to the kitchen for an 'eartha kitt';-)
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    swingalegswingaleg Posts: 103,172
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    I thought it was terrific !

    the bit with Vic stuck in the wall had me in stitches .....:D

    just rub a dishcloth round the rim ......:p
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,682
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    same old vic&bob loved it still as mad as ever .
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    SupercellSupercell Posts: 5,080
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    Thought it was funny too...the only thing I found slightly distracting was the editing when they obviously had started laughing at their own jokes!
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    Andy2Andy2 Posts: 11,951
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    Supercell wrote: »
    Thought it was funny too...the only thing I found slightly distracting was the editing when they obviously had started laughing at their own jokes!

    I noticed that too. It seemed to be made from lots of short segments stitched together. There were also cheers and applause for stunts that didn't work on the first take. Very funny though.
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    SupercellSupercell Posts: 5,080
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    I wonder how many hours it took to film?!
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    boksboxboksbox Posts: 4,572
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    Andy2 wrote: »
    I noticed that too. It seemed to be made from lots of short segments stitched together. There were also cheers and applause for stunts that didn't work on the first take. Very funny though.

    It was a pilot episode though
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    gomezzgomezz Posts: 44,657
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    I lasted two minutes before giving up on it. Never was a Reeves & Mortimer fan anyway.
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    RoseAnneRoseAnne Posts: 3,203
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    gomezz wrote: »
    I lasted two minutes before giving up on it. Never was a Reeves & Mortimer fan anyway.

    Me too. Silly but not funny for me, so gave up.
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    Pink KnightPink Knight Posts: 24,773
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    It was total crap, but great. I am a fan of all involved which helps.
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    doe_a_deerdoe_a_deer Posts: 2,132
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    Yeah, a really strong cast for the type of show it is.
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    mickmarsmickmars Posts: 7,438
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    More More More.... Loved it
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    Surferman1Surferman1 Posts: 920
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    gomezz wrote: »
    I lasted two minutes before giving up on it. Never was a Reeves & Mortimer fan anyway.

    Begs the question why you even bothered watching and then felt compelled to comment on the 2 minutes you did see when you knew you were unlikely to enjoy it. Very strange behaviour.
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