Probably not CC,especially as they only see fit to broadcast on 'Gold'.I'm assuming if it was any good,a prime-time BBC 2 slot would be a given,or at worst,late-night on BBC 3.It's a shame really as I'd like to see it done well.
I can't say I recall any of the stage-play reviews being particularly good or bad but as it's still running 2 years on,it must be passable.
I'll certainly give it the benefit of the doubt and at least watch it, cos despite the newspaper critics it might be damn good. We all know that critics have misjudged before.
Ask again in February - to be honest I've tried the Thick of It and found the foul language wearing. It might be nice to have a comedy which does not rely on it for laughs.
I'll certainly give it the benefit of the doubt and at least watch it, cos despite the newspaper critics it might be damn good. We all know that critics have misjudged before.
Fair comment Zero and I will be watching it myself in the hope that it is done well.
the reggie perrin remake was abysmal and paul eddington played hacker with a charm that was entirely his own. doesnt matter who they cast, this will suck and if bbc have any sense they will leave well enough alone.
I do like David Haig in particular, Henry Goodman is a good actor too. However I can't see them matching up to Eddington and Hawthorne in these parts.
But maybe we should give it a chance....
Exacty, I mean, what have we got to lose?
It could turn out to be a cracking series. And don't forget that it will be new for many people, as unlike myself (and many others on here-you know who you are you old farts:p) they didn't see the original when it was first transmitted.:o:D
I recently went to see the touring play of Yes Prime Minister and was pleasantly surprised how relevant, accurate and wince making (as ever) it was. I think it was the two actors named here, so would very much welcome a new TV series.
My ONLY hesitation would be that that the stage show had added a purely gratuitous female (not sure of her title/role)to the three main protagonists and that I would not like to see transferred.
Exacty, I mean, what have we got to lose?
It could turn out to be a cracking series. And don't forget that it will be new for many people, as unlike myself (and many others on here-you know who you are you old farts:p) they didn't see the original when it was first transmitted.:o:D
Don't forget that you can listen to the radio version of the original series with the original cast on Radio 4 Extra. I don't think it is on at the moment but it is on regularly.
I recently went to see the touring play of Yes Prime Minister and was pleasantly surprised how relevant, accurate and wince making (as ever) it was. I think it was the two actors named here, so would very much welcome a new TV series.
My ONLY hesitation would be that that the stage show had added a purely gratuitous female (not sure of her title/role)to the three main protagonists and that I would not like to see transferred.
There was a female adviser character added to later series of the original TV show.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes,_Prime_Minister
The first series of Yes, Prime Minister introduced Dorothy Wainwright (played by Deborah Norton) as a highly-able special political adviser to the Prime Minister. Her experience and insight into many civil service tricks ensure a lasting mutual distrust between her and Sir Humphrey and provide an invaluable second opinion for Hacker.[7] Sir Humphrey frequently annoys Dorothy by addressing her as "dear lady.
The play features a new character, Claire Sutton, who is introduced by the Prime Minister as head of the policy unit at Number Ten. She is a 21st century successor to Dorothy Wainwright, but less haughty and seemingly more willing to get her hands dirty. She is described by Jay and Lynn as in her late thirties, attractive and intelligent. She calls Hacker by his first name ("Fiscal mechanics, Jim"), whereas Dorothy addressed him as "Prime Minister". In response to a sarcastic interjection about "starving permanent secretaries", Sir Humphrey patronises her as "dear lady" (as he did "that Wainwright female" in the TV series).[49] Emily Joyce, who played Claire both at Chichester and in London, was forty-one when the play opened.[
Saw the stage show of Yes Prime Minister a few weeks ago; 'twas ok but nothing special. A bit too much high farce, cliche and theatrics with the rolling news interviews, etc It would have been bette with a sharper script and less obvious gags.
GOLD are now running adverts for the new series it starts on January 15th have to say from the advert there using its not funny at all surely they could of found a better clip then the one there using
GOLD are now running adverts for the new series it starts on January 15th have to say from the advert there using its not funny at all surely they could of found a better clip then the one there using
It's not a clip, it's just a trailer to set up this series I think. I can't say I'm encouraged to watch.
Probably not CC,especially as they only see fit to broadcast on 'Gold'.I'm assuming if it was any good,a prime-time BBC 2 slot would be a given,or at worst,late-night on BBC 3.It's a shame really as I'd like to see it done well.
I can't say I recall any of the stage-play reviews being particularly good or bad but as it's still running 2 years on,it must be passable.
Just on a sidenote it is good to see GOLD and Dave commisioning new shows/series.
You'd think they can only get better at it with time.
It's not a clip, it's just a trailer to set up this series I think. I can't say I'm encouraged to watch.
Looks very similar to the stage show which was a bit cliched. I also can't really accept the 2 actors playing the PM and the Chief Secretary. They just don't seem right for the roles.
I'm very much looking forward to the remake -David Haig and Henry Goodman are both class actors -should be fascinating!
I've seen a trailer a couple of times and, much as I like David Haig, they both of them look as if they're just saying Hacker and Humphrey's words.
I'll give it a watch but.....
GOLD are now running adverts for the new series it starts on January 15th have to say from the advert there using its not funny at all surely they could of found a better clip then the one there using
Went to see a recording of one of these episodes of this new series back in September, it was pretty good I thought, trouble is until it's edited together I'm only judging what happened on set.
David Haig's mannerisms are just the same in any show he does it seems, saw him do a pilot sitcom a few months beforehand and you knew it was him, DI Grim out of The Thin Blue Line
The co-writer sounds like a total tool with a terrific sense of entitlement. Apparently they took it away from the BBC as the BBC asked for a pilot script.... I would have thought that was not an unreasonable request and sensible policy for a public broadcaster but apparently a laughable idea!
When Gold approached him and co-writer Antony Jay about adapting their stage play spin-off back to television, the pair offered the BBC first refusal ‘as a courtesy’.
‘And they said we had to write a pilot!’ he laughs incredulously. Lynn responded ‘that there were 38 “pilots” available on DVD, manufactured by the BBC, and a play running in the West End to capacity audiences. They said it was policy. So we said our policy was to not write a pilot for them. I thought it was absolutely extraordinary.’
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I can't say I recall any of the stage-play reviews being particularly good or bad but as it's still running 2 years on,it must be passable.
Ask again in February - to be honest I've tried the Thick of It and found the foul language wearing. It might be nice to have a comedy which does not rely on it for laughs.
Fair comment Zero and I will be watching it myself in the hope that it is done well.
the reggie perrin remake was abysmal and paul eddington played hacker with a charm that was entirely his own. doesnt matter who they cast, this will suck and if bbc have any sense they will leave well enough alone.
But maybe we should give it a chance....
Exacty, I mean, what have we got to lose?
It could turn out to be a cracking series. And don't forget that it will be new for many people, as unlike myself (and many others on here-you know who you are you old farts:p) they didn't see the original when it was first transmitted.:o:D
My ONLY hesitation would be that that the stage show had added a purely gratuitous female (not sure of her title/role)to the three main protagonists and that I would not like to see transferred.
Don't forget that you can listen to the radio version of the original series with the original cast on Radio 4 Extra. I don't think it is on at the moment but it is on regularly.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2012/nov/27/tv-review-yes-prime-minister
I'm quite looking forward to this now .
There was a female adviser character added to later series of the original TV show.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes,_Prime_Minister
The first series of Yes, Prime Minister introduced Dorothy Wainwright (played by Deborah Norton) as a highly-able special political adviser to the Prime Minister. Her experience and insight into many civil service tricks ensure a lasting mutual distrust between her and Sir Humphrey and provide an invaluable second opinion for Hacker.[7] Sir Humphrey frequently annoys Dorothy by addressing her as "dear lady.
The play features a new character, Claire Sutton, who is introduced by the Prime Minister as head of the policy unit at Number Ten. She is a 21st century successor to Dorothy Wainwright, but less haughty and seemingly more willing to get her hands dirty. She is described by Jay and Lynn as in her late thirties, attractive and intelligent. She calls Hacker by his first name ("Fiscal mechanics, Jim"), whereas Dorothy addressed him as "Prime Minister". In response to a sarcastic interjection about "starving permanent secretaries", Sir Humphrey patronises her as "dear lady" (as he did "that Wainwright female" in the TV series).[49] Emily Joyce, who played Claire both at Chichester and in London, was forty-one when the play opened.[
It's not a clip, it's just a trailer to set up this series I think. I can't say I'm encouraged to watch.
You'd think they can only get better at it with time.
Looks very similar to the stage show which was a bit cliched. I also can't really accept the 2 actors playing the PM and the Chief Secretary. They just don't seem right for the roles.
I'll give it a watch but.....
Went to see a recording of one of these episodes of this new series back in September, it was pretty good I thought, trouble is until it's edited together I'm only judging what happened on set.
David Haig's mannerisms are just the same in any show he does it seems, saw him do a pilot sitcom a few months beforehand and you knew it was him, DI Grim out of The Thin Blue Line
Paul
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20908049