Couldn't agree more.... I was a bit shocked at some of the jokes - especially about Abu Hamza.... thought the JS stuff was appropriate though...and the Daily Mail comments... well.. nuff said....:D
Anyone think after the extended repeat we won't seeing this episode again, I can't see Dave running it.
Yes, definitely. Record it while you can because that was far too "of the moment" to ever get repeated without far too much context and explaining.
I think the BBC were fortunate to have HIGNFY as the only way to say some of the things that came out was in the context of a comedy programme. Even though it was never going to be funny, the delivery was the sugar coating on the bitter pill.
So glad the BBC had the balls to broach the Jimmy Saville story on HIGNFY tonight - even better than they did their public service duty proud by tearing the Daily Mail a new one!
A wealth of material from the Tory party conference ... but no. As per HIGNFY these days, there's little in the way of disparaging comments about the current government and its 'machinations'.
The programme is well past its sell by date. They're all far to comfortable. The only way you see Hislop raise any steam is when Labour or Lib Dems are mentioned.
A wealth of material from the Tory party conference ... but no. As per HIGNFY these days, there's little in the way of disparaging comments about the current government and its 'machinations'.
The programme is well past its sell by date. They're all far to comfortable. The only way you see Hislop raise any steam is when Labour or Lib Dems are mentioned.
A wealth of material from the Tory party conference ... but no. As per HIGNFY these days, there's little in the way of disparaging comments about the current government and its 'machinations'.
The programme is well past its sell by date. They're all far to comfortable. The only way you see Hislop raise any steam is when Labour or Lib Dems are mentioned.
RIP. It was fun while it lasted.
I must have watched a different programme. I thought it was excellent, especially the Jimmy savile and Daily Mail part, as Richo2006 said.
Good in parts. JS story hurting the BBC and whilst attack on Mail just, still think if all knew of rumours as suggested then it should have been better investigated at BBC long ago. Internally until actual evidence uncovered.
HIGNFY at best sticking to light ridicule of politicians and guests, but wonder if extended show may be more along traditional output.
I think it was more of a topical news show than a comedy show tonight, and that's perfectly alright if the news of the day require it. HIGNFY has always had those two sides in its DNA and tonight was no different. A great half hour of television.
Well I can see it now the Daily Mail calling for the show to be axed, its the only avenue I can see them going down rather than defend its content of its online website. Tonight's show was half the traditional show, mock politicans, mock a former politican as a guest etc but the other half was about calling out the Daily Mail and other media outlets about their attacks and misusing information. It really is the only show that would be able to do this and do it in a manner that got one over on them, you can see why Mock the Week avoided it.... good thing Frankie Boyle isn't around for either of these shows.
The section on Jimmy Saville was certainly the bit of the show that sticks in the memory. It was a difficult subject to tackle; they couldn't have treated it simply as humour, yet while giving their take on the subject, they did employ some very dark humour. If they were going to do it at all, and it would be a fairly glaring omission not to do it, that was probably the best way. I think it worked pretty well, though it wasn't quite "wind down for the weekend" material.
A lot of the rest was funny. Ken Livingstone, for all his faults, does seem genuinely able to laugh at himself, and the Father Ted guy was very good.
They left aside the comedy element of the show, and attacked the press for not exposing Savile
Anything to deflect attention to the BBC's failings. Totally disgusting
They weren't deflecting attention at all, if anything they have exposed the media especially the Daily Mail as hypocrits. Perhaps now rather than coming up with bogus stories and blaming people in charge of schools, the NHS etc for letting him in when everybody has been deemed to know about the rumours and nobody acted... including the press. That is what the point is, blame the BBC yes, but they should be blaming themselves too for not exposing it 30-40 years ago. The reason why nobody did, there was no evidence. The BBC couldn't have acted, the press could not have acted, it is only now the evidence is coming through.
Furthermore Ian Hislop slates the BBC by saying it'll be edited and shown on ITV in three weeks time. Thats not deflecting attention from a failing.
Not once do they defend the BBC for its actions, its simply turning the other foot and asking why the press did nothing either.... seeing they have a huge interest in celebs.
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Couldn't agree more.... I was a bit shocked at some of the jokes - especially about Abu Hamza.... thought the JS stuff was appropriate though...and the Daily Mail comments... well.. nuff said....:D
I think the BBC were fortunate to have HIGNFY as the only way to say some of the things that came out was in the context of a comedy programme. Even though it was never going to be funny, the delivery was the sugar coating on the bitter pill.
Awesome show, love that it is back!
The programme is well past its sell by date. They're all far to comfortable. The only way you see Hislop raise any steam is when Labour or Lib Dems are mentioned.
RIP. It was fun while it lasted.
Oh dear
I must have watched a different programme. I thought it was excellent, especially the Jimmy savile and Daily Mail part, as Richo2006 said.
HIGNFY at best sticking to light ridicule of politicians and guests, but wonder if extended show may be more along traditional output.
Mail online will be apoplectic!
As an aside: "a lot" and "a bit" have two words each.
I have been waiting too. It just says 'coming soon'
How long do shows normally take to be uploaded after screening?
But loved the fact they came out fighting towards the papers though. About time.
Was it two hours about JS?
Yes, but it was pretty weak stuff. They should have been much more biting.
He’s written a very funny piece on his own website.
It's on there now.
A lot of the rest was funny. Ken Livingstone, for all his faults, does seem genuinely able to laugh at himself, and the Father Ted guy was very good.
Anything to deflect attention to the BBC's failings. Totally disgusting
(Oh wait a minute ...)
It struck me they originally intended the opening " joke " about Assange JFK Immigration to be Abu Hamza but chickened out.
They weren't deflecting attention at all, if anything they have exposed the media especially the Daily Mail as hypocrits. Perhaps now rather than coming up with bogus stories and blaming people in charge of schools, the NHS etc for letting him in when everybody has been deemed to know about the rumours and nobody acted... including the press. That is what the point is, blame the BBC yes, but they should be blaming themselves too for not exposing it 30-40 years ago. The reason why nobody did, there was no evidence. The BBC couldn't have acted, the press could not have acted, it is only now the evidence is coming through.
Furthermore Ian Hislop slates the BBC by saying it'll be edited and shown on ITV in three weeks time. Thats not deflecting attention from a failing.
Not once do they defend the BBC for its actions, its simply turning the other foot and asking why the press did nothing either.... seeing they have a huge interest in celebs.