Coogan and Brydon are brilliant, and could make people laugh by reading out the phone book. But is that a good reason for not making an effort any more?
I'm really enjoying this............the acting conversation in the restaurant was hilarious........:p
Yeh me too, no doubt the protestors will be on soon telling us how bland and self indulgent it all is though.
I don't know if it's just cos i have had a gutful of shi* soaps and x fcator after weekend but this just feels like bliss to watch - makes me all calm and relaxed unlike the cretins that are the x factor audience.....(it's not my choice to watch it, it's in every house i visit at weekends!!!)
That acting.improv bit at the table was truly hilarious. I wish the show had been built around that kind of simple messing about. The whole restaurant/domestic drama stuff seem like out-of-place ingredients to me.
That acting.improv bit at the table was truly hilarious. I wish the show had been built around that kind of simple messing about. The whole restaurant/domestic drama stuff seem like out-of-place ingredients to me.
yeh know what you mean but they do need some sort of plot device i spose, maybe will be less out of place as series goes on.
This program is so enjoyable and easy to watch with the added attraction that it could go in any direction at any moment.
I missed the start and was just playing it back and now it's hard to turn it off. There are subtle moments that I missed the first time like Rob's look to Steve when the waiter presents them with the 'Little sacks'.
Their James Bond impressions are great. I'm enjoying those.... - but I feel I must have missed the point of this show?
What's entertaining about watching them eat and be served a ten course dinner?
Its an amiable cock 'n bull story about two blokes touring the rural north, dining out on expenses and exchanging amusing banter and impressions. Thats all.
Coogans Stephen Hawking was spot on, what was that tune he played in his neck/throat? I know it but can't place it.
I am absolutely loving this! Love the fact they just sit there and make conversation by doing impressions at each other whilst they show the food being prepared and waiting for someone to bring the food over to their table.
Also nice little touch at the end when they were both on phones. Rob - happy family man in a loving relationshop. Steve - not so much!
Its an amiable cock 'n bull story about two blokes touring the rural north, dining out on expenses and exchanging amusing banter and impressions. Thats all.
Coogans Stephen Hawking was spot on, what was that tune he played in his neck/throat? I know it but can't place it.
I think the title is Popcorn, struggling to remember who did it originally. Instrumental, possibly as far back as the seventies. Just googled - the biggest hit was by Hot Butter which is the version I remember.
I am absolutely loving this! Love the fact they just sit there and make conversation by doing impressions at each other whilst they show the food being prepared and waiting for someone to bring the food over to their table.
Also nice little touch at the end when they were both on phones. Rob - happy family man in a loving relationshop. Steve - not so much!
And Ben Stiller?! Wasn't expecting that! Haha!
That's what I like about this show. Anything can happen.
It wouldn't surprise me if Arnold Schwarzeneger turned up next week.
This program is so enjoyable and easy to watch with the added attraction that it could go in any direction at any moment.
I missed the start and was just playing it back and now it's hard to turn it off. There are subtle moments that I missed the first time like Rob's look to Steve when the waiter presents them with the 'Little sacks'.
It's a shame that the 30 minutes go so quickly.
Totally agree with this. Loved the 'little sacks' moment between them!
I think the title is Popcorn, struggling to remember who did it originally. Instrumental, possibly as far back as the seventies. Just googled - the biggest hit was by Hot Butter which is the version I remember.
mazzy50, cheers for placing it. Ah my youth! Then again I'm also 45, which is why I'm so comfortable with this programme! (I'd like to add I'm wearing better than both of them)
Genuis. As funny as the dialogue is the funniest thing for me is simply Brydon’s impassive look as he stares at Coogan whilst he’s doing his impressions and whatnot.
I have nothing to add here except to point out how awesome this show is. And I'd like to award myself a tiny brownie point for identifying the work of Michael Winterbottom on this without having read about it first. Winterbottom has made his fair share of odd films but he really excels in this realistic and understated drama style. Wonderland is one of my favourite films.
Oddly I find this far more enjoyable than Cock & Bull Story but I'm inclined to go back and re-evaluate that once this series has completed.
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That's such a very funny post! It's really cracked me up!
Yeh me too, no doubt the protestors will be on soon telling us how bland and self indulgent it all is though.
I don't know if it's just cos i have had a gutful of shi* soaps and x fcator after weekend but this just feels like bliss to watch - makes me all calm and relaxed unlike the cretins that are the x factor audience.....(it's not my choice to watch it, it's in every house i visit at weekends!!!)
That acting.improv bit at the table was truly hilarious. I wish the show had been built around that kind of simple messing about. The whole restaurant/domestic drama stuff seem like out-of-place ingredients to me.
yeh know what you mean but they do need some sort of plot device i spose, maybe will be less out of place as series goes on.
great Ken bruce, and Steve Hawkings..
I missed the start and was just playing it back and now it's hard to turn it off. There are subtle moments that I missed the first time like Rob's look to Steve when the waiter presents them with the 'Little sacks'.
It's a shame that the 30 minutes go so quickly.
Its an amiable cock 'n bull story about two blokes touring the rural north, dining out on expenses and exchanging amusing banter and impressions. Thats all.
Coogans Stephen Hawking was spot on, what was that tune he played in his neck/throat? I know it but can't place it.
I am absolutely loving this! Love the fact they just sit there and make conversation by doing impressions at each other whilst they show the food being prepared and waiting for someone to bring the food over to their table.
Also nice little touch at the end when they were both on phones. Rob - happy family man in a loving relationshop. Steve - not so much!
And Ben Stiller?! Wasn't expecting that! Haha!
I think the title is Popcorn, struggling to remember who did it originally. Instrumental, possibly as far back as the seventies. Just googled - the biggest hit was by Hot Butter which is the version I remember.
Aah, Cheers
"THE CONTEST"
Season 4 Ep 11.
Kinda helps when its called by the proper title.
What on earth happened to yesterdays schedule?
Skipped MotD, ruined Spooks and got a repeat of The Trip.
Rob Brydons impression of Alan Partridge and Pacino was worth the repeat, as was the camp nod.
That's what I like about this show. Anything can happen.
It wouldn't surprise me if Arnold Schwarzeneger turned up next week.
But that includes wine (and prob service) so It's cheap compared to London prices. I wasn't wowed by the food though.
See, this is what's weird about the show. You end up discussing both the restaurants and the improv/comedy. It's a very odd mix.
Totally agree with this. Loved the 'little sacks' moment between them!
Pretty sure that it was used as the theme tune to 'Tomorrow's World' in the late 70s/early 80s.
I think this is it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y_VHOCp7Lw
yep i forgot about the wine, 2 bottles of good wine.
dident realise they were both 45, :eek:
Oddly I find this far more enjoyable than Cock & Bull Story but I'm inclined to go back and re-evaluate that once this series has completed.