We're both looking forward to trying the TV version although we share the reservations voiced on here as to how well it will work.
We were lucky enough to see him about 4 years ago but stage is different from TV. There was plenty of scope for 'noises off' and bumbling around in the wings which TV won't give.
Miranda was originally a radio series too and look how that took off on TV. I actually recently listened to the radio version and didn't find it funny at all which is weird because I really enjoy the TV series and found it odd that it was initially a radio series because Miranda's style of comedy relies so heavily on physical comedy and addressing the camera. Her mannerisms are often what crack me up the most.
Anyway, back on-topic, I have seen the preview for CAS a few times and I get the feeling it won't be for me but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and watch the first episode. Can't be any worse than The Wright Way, can it?!
Like other fans of Count Arthur, I am *very* apprehensive about seeing the Great Man on the televisual idiot-viewing box.
The one ray of hope is that his humour doesn't really rely on "pictures on the radio" in the way that other radio comedies do - so much of the comedy is verbal. So, it might just work.
Fingers, legs, and everything else crossed. If it works as well as it does on the wireless, he's going to be huge.
I am sure the critics will hate it though....
I saw the trailer on BBC2 the other day. I must say I'm not sure what to make of it but I really enjoyed the trip to Pinewood Studios and thought it was very funny 'in person'. As usual, the BBC don't know how to promote themselves, especially if it's anything anything a bit out of the ordinary.
I really like John Shuttleworth and I got very excited when he was going to appear on TV and told Mrs Max and my step-son that this guy was really funny that was coming on. He came on and they just looked condescendinlgy at me with that "what's so funny about this idiot" look on their faces...
I won't be making that mistake again. If they watch the new show *and* find Count Arthur funny, *then* I'll own up to having been listening to him for ages on R4... :cool:
Came across this by accident on Radio Four Extra and thought it was one of their repeats of a 60's programme. It's certainly an acquired taste shall we say. Like others I struggle to see it making the transition to tv.
Me too.... Whenever it was one I always imagined he looked a bit like Norman collier...
Judging by the promo, it looks like yet another hammy, contrived and over acted sitcom. :sleep:
Why can't the BBC make proper studio based sitcoms like they used to do with proper actors and well written scripts? These days, the scripts are just full of cheap jokes.
Time will tell! Neither of those two appealed to me but I've no problem with them being on as plenty others obviously liked them.
I love comedy so here's hoping the Count works out but I'm not holding my breath from what I've seen and heard so far. If they were going to put anything that I've heard from the BBC's radio stable on tv I would have guessed Clare In The Community. A lot more boxes ticked for them...!
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I am concerned though that it will not translate as well to the small screen. I hope it will but we'll see.
Anyway not long to wait, this time next week we'll have the proof.
We're both looking forward to trying the TV version although we share the reservations voiced on here as to how well it will work.
We were lucky enough to see him about 4 years ago but stage is different from TV. There was plenty of scope for 'noises off' and bumbling around in the wings which TV won't give.
Might give it a watch. Thought I recognised Rory Kinnear.
A bit,the bumbling old man act, but Harry was a nice gentleman. Arthur is quite a lot nastier altogether and all the better for it.
Anyway, back on-topic, I have seen the preview for CAS a few times and I get the feeling it won't be for me but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and watch the first episode. Can't be any worse than The Wright Way, can it?!
Isn't that rather unusual??
The one ray of hope is that his humour doesn't really rely on "pictures on the radio" in the way that other radio comedies do - so much of the comedy is verbal. So, it might just work.
Fingers, legs, and everything else crossed. If it works as well as it does on the wireless, he's going to be huge.
I am sure the critics will hate it though....
Thought that myself, the Count can be a bit saucy so that aspect may have been erased.
I really like John Shuttleworth and I got very excited when he was going to appear on TV and told Mrs Max and my step-son that this guy was really funny that was coming on. He came on and they just looked condescendinlgy at me with that "what's so funny about this idiot" look on their faces...
I won't be making that mistake again. If they watch the new show *and* find Count Arthur funny, *then* I'll own up to having been listening to him for ages on R4... :cool:
I am not sure that this bodes well for the Count.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0Dh2Y9yKzw
Me too.... Whenever it was one I always imagined he looked a bit like Norman collier...
I really not sure whet to make of it....
Looks like it's going to be another Mrs Brown and Miranda in that it's going to split opinion big time.
Why can't the BBC make proper studio based sitcoms like they used to do with proper actors and well written scripts? These days, the scripts are just full of cheap jokes.
And be a ratings success in the process?
20:30 is a strange slot for a studio comedy - you'd expect any studio comedy to be after the watershed, but I will give this a go.
I love comedy so here's hoping the Count works out but I'm not holding my breath from what I've seen and heard so far. If they were going to put anything that I've heard from the BBC's radio stable on tv I would have guessed Clare In The Community. A lot more boxes ticked for them...!