who is that bloke who was sat in the middle of andy and russell, evertime he tried to tell a joke he would tell it to the audience and not the rest of the comics as if he wanted reassurance!!
who is that bloke who was sat in the middle of andy and russell, evertime he tried to tell a joke he would tell it to the audience and not the rest of the comics as if he wanted reassurance!!
Best comedy programme around after HIGNFY. Andy Parsons cracks me up.
Favourite line of last series was by Hugh I think: "Now on BBC One, Songs of Praise. This programme contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature".
Favourite line of last series was by Hugh I think: "Now on BBC One, Songs of Praise. This programme contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature".
Genius.
From the same episode: "Remember BBC News24 goes through the night.....as do I"
Then there's that blond haired bloke who sits on the right, but ironically seems to spend most of his time trying to create "politically correct" comments that go counter to the ones that people would actually laugh at.
Hugh's not very comfortable with the spontaneous part, but he comes up with some crackers in those rounds where the celebs have been given time to think up some lines ("What you shouldn't say as the new captain of a plane" etc.)
Then there's that blond haired bloke who sits on the right, but ironically seems to spend most of his time trying to create "politically correct" comments that go counter to the ones that people would actually laugh at.
Is that Russell Howard? He is quite funny but he tends to butt in and interupt others - tries to hog it a bit much.
Hugh's not very comfortable with the spontaneous part, but he comes up with some crackers in those rounds where the celebs have been given time to think up some lines ("What you shouldn't say as the new captain of a plane" etc.)
I think he's the best at this part....well him and Frankie.
Am I the only one who thinks Frankie Boyle sometimes goes a "bit too far" with his jokes?
No, he does go "too far" sometimes. As much as I like him, I do occasional find myself laughing more in a "I can't believe he said that" way. I like him on this but I don't think I could go and see him live. Hugh and Andy are more my cup of tea.
No, he does go "too far" sometimes. As much as I like him, I do occasional find myself laughing more in a "I can't believe he said that" way.
Same here. I can't remember who but I remember hearing a comedian say for him the best reaction from an audience was the second of shock followed by a huge laugh.
I like him on this but I don't think I could go and see him live. Hugh and Andy are more my cup of tea.
Ah, we differ there, I'd love to see him live. I'd be happy to see Hugh and Andy too though.
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Am I the only one who thinks Frankie Boyle sometimes goes a "bit too far" with his jokes?
yes he does but in a good still funny way i watch load sof old ones on youtube and here is a classic from frnakie
exam questions that were rejected
" all pe teachers are paedophiles discuss "
I love all the performers, but I'm not keen on Russell Howard (the youngish blond guy).
I don't think his jokes are that strong, but more importantly I don't think his 'persona' is very well defined. He just comes across as a bit of a normal bloke trying to do "a bit of this and a bit of that" and it can seem a little phoney and desperate at times, whereas the other comedians have strong, clearly-defined styles, so you feel you know where you are with them.
I also don't think his level of 'dirty old man' lewdness ties in with his 'fresh-faced' image.
Is it just me?
Mark Watson, on the other hand, is a good example of someone with a strong and clearly-defined style (child-like curiosity) which really endears him with the audience and allows us to forgive even his weakest jokes. He also keeps it very clean, which ties in well with his naive personality style.
Dara O'Briain I find funny, but I don't like his Saddam jokes. Probably not just him; I've noticed a few people mocking Saddam's death. It feels too near for me to be ridiculing someone who was recently executed. I generally think there is nothing you can't make fun out of, but I would say the very recently deceased is an exception. At least give it a few months.
If you get the chance to see Dara do his stuff live, then take it. I saw him a few months ago and he was brilliant - didn't know what to expect as just tagged along with a friend who's a fan, but would go again like a shot.
I love all the performers, but I'm not keen on Russell Howard (the youngish blond guy).
I just wish he stop talking over the others. I think he's an example of someone who's not as funny as he thinks he is (well that's just my opinion obviously)
Mark Watson, on the other hand, is a good example of someone with a strong and clearly-defined style (child-like curiosity) which really endears him with the audience and allows us to forgive even his weakest jokes. He also keeps it very clean, which ties in well with his naive personality style.
Yes, he has a sort of "innocence" about him which fits his persona perfectly. I loved his comments last week about Tom Cruise and "Mission Quite Tricky".
Thought it was better than last week's. Fred MacAulay was quite funny; Shappi Khorsandi wasn't exactly on the same wavelength as the others but she could turn into a good panellist.
Thought it was better than last week's. Fred MacAulay was quite funny; Shappi Khorsandi wasn't exactly on the same wavelength as the others but she could turn into a good panellist.
Yes Fred was good. I'd never heard of Shappi but I quite liked her - I liked her comment about the Iranian President "he's not my dad"
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fantastic comedians and funny concepts for rounds make this one of the funniest things around
That would be Mark Watson.
Excellent programme, IMHO
I agree
Favourite line of last series was by Hugh I think: "Now on BBC One, Songs of Praise. This programme contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature".
Genius.
From the same episode: "Remember BBC News24 goes through the night.....as do I"
I think he's the best at this part....well him and Frankie.
Am I the only one who thinks Frankie Boyle sometimes goes a "bit too far" with his jokes?
I prefer Andy parsons & Hugh myself.
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No, he does go "too far" sometimes. As much as I like him, I do occasional find myself laughing more in a "I can't believe he said that" way. I like him on this but I don't think I could go and see him live. Hugh and Andy are more my cup of tea.
Am I the only one who thinks Frankie Boyle sometimes goes a "bit too far" with his jokes?
yes he does but in a good still funny way i watch load sof old ones on youtube and here is a classic from frnakie
exam questions that were rejected
" all pe teachers are paedophiles discuss "
I don't think his jokes are that strong, but more importantly I don't think his 'persona' is very well defined. He just comes across as a bit of a normal bloke trying to do "a bit of this and a bit of that" and it can seem a little phoney and desperate at times, whereas the other comedians have strong, clearly-defined styles, so you feel you know where you are with them.
I also don't think his level of 'dirty old man' lewdness ties in with his 'fresh-faced' image.
Is it just me?
Mark Watson, on the other hand, is a good example of someone with a strong and clearly-defined style (child-like curiosity) which really endears him with the audience and allows us to forgive even his weakest jokes. He also keeps it very clean, which ties in well with his naive personality style.
Dara O'Briain I find funny, but I don't like his Saddam jokes. Probably not just him; I've noticed a few people mocking Saddam's death. It feels too near for me to be ridiculing someone who was recently executed. I generally think there is nothing you can't make fun out of, but I would say the very recently deceased is an exception. At least give it a few months.
Yes, he has a sort of "innocence" about him which fits his persona perfectly. I loved his comments last week about Tom Cruise and "Mission Quite Tricky".
Yes Fred was good. I'd never heard of Shappi but I quite liked her - I liked her comment about the Iranian President "he's not my dad"