Jonah from Tonga

platelet · 02/05/14 - 23:59

Entire series of Chris Lilley's new show now available on iplayer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01xj5h3/Jonah_from_Tonga_Episode_1/

get_ it while you can ;-)

David Mills · 03/05/14 - 23:43

I watched it all today and loved it.

I thought Ja'mie did some absolutely mental things but some of stuff Jonah did was on another level completely!!

There were so many funny moments. Most of the things that made me laugh involved Jonah's Dad trying to catch him to give him a beating though, the way his Dad was running on the bowling lane haha. And when they had to hug and Jonah wouldn't do it.

I love all of Chris' shows so this didn't disappoint me at all. I really hope he does a Mr.G show next so as all of Summer Heights characters have had their own individual series!!!

Lenitive · 04/05/14 - 00:22

Thanks for the link! Can't seem to download, though - is it stream-only?

Happy to hear it's as good as his other series

David Mills · 04/05/14 - 01:37

It's only up for the weekend premiering on iplayer and Australia are doing the same this weekend too. Then it will be on for 6 weeks like a normal run so I guess download will be available then.

platelet · 04/05/14 - 09:18

I'm not sure about downloading from the website. I managed fine but I get_iplayer programs in a different way ;-)

nuttytigger · 08/05/14 - 22:10

Watching it now on BBC 3.

woot_whoo · 08/05/14 - 22:12

I'm watching too - enjoying it so far! I'm disappointed that they've recast his father since SHH, though. The previous actor was hilarious.

nuttytigger · 08/05/14 - 22:17

I dont remember all of SHH, in the process of getting it though lol.

I wasn't keen on the Jonah part but this has made me laugh so far.

J'aime was brilliant.

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 22:19

LOL at the teacher beating him up

nuttytigger · 08/05/14 - 22:21

I had a teacher that threw chairs out the way to get a unruly boy and pull him out the class.

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 22:23

Miss Hunt is really fit

:D

nuttytigger · 08/05/14 - 22:25

My hubby just asked if the BBC honestly just broadcast all that racism lol.

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 22:27

nuttytigger wrote: »

My hubby just asked if the BBC honestly just broadcast all that racism lol.

i was a bit surprised by it tbh

nuttytigger · 08/05/14 - 22:27

I guess everyone is actors, but the school is a real building?

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 22:31

nuttytigger wrote: »

I guess everyone is actors, but the school is a real building?

i think so, they might have used real pupils as extra's. I read that he felt strange filming it because he was acting with 16 and 17 year olds and he is 39

woot_whoo · 08/05/14 - 22:31

More depth to this than Ja'mie so far. Jonah always had more potential as a character, I reckon.

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 22:33

I prefer his Mr G, i hope he does a series about him

Tribute · 08/05/14 - 22:33

How come this is coming so quickly after his last series, or did we get that a long time after down under?

woot_whoo · 08/05/14 - 22:33

nuttytigger wrote: »

I had a teacher that threw chairs out the way to get a unruly boy and pull him out the class.

The teacher has been fantastic so far. Brilliantly observed.

nuttytigger · 08/05/14 - 22:37

rhumble wrote: »

i think so, they might have used real pupils as extra's. I read that he felt strange filming it because he was acting with 16 and 17 year olds and he is 39

Ah fair enough, can see his point, but then he can't use everyone his age for it all.

rhumble wrote: »

I prefer his Mr G, i hope he does a series about him

He was brilliant I must agree.

woot_whoo wrote: »

The teacher has been fantastic so far. Brilliantly observed.

He really is, he is exactly like the teacher I mentioned, but without the swearing.

[Deleted User] · 08/05/14 - 23:18

Dicktation on the pig LOL

Really enjoying it. Prefer jonah to jamie.

platelet · 09/05/14 - 00:10

Tribute wrote: »

How come this is coming so quickly after his last series, or did we get that a long time after down under?

From memory Ja'mie did take a while to arrive - UK showing starting after Oz had finished. Here it's virtually the same time

woot_whoo wrote: »

More depth to this than Ja'mie so far. Jonah always had more potential as a character, I reckon.

much more rounded supporting cast. All the "adults" seem multi dimensional rather than cartoons / characterchures

RingoJ739K · 09/05/14 - 00:29

Well I have to say, I enjoyed that first episode! Pretty funny and enjoyable! I also agree about there being more depth in Jonah than Ja'mie. (I.e cultural background and past life). Out of all the three characters, Jonah was and still is my favourite from Summer Heigts High and I think he has more potential. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series, I missed out on watching the whole series last weekend (for some reason, my sky internet connection is still not on even though it's already been paid for).

Still, at least I have something to watch on Thursday nights. After watching the first episode, I already think it's started off better than Ja'mie.

scatcatcathy · 09/05/14 - 01:21

Never seen SHH but I enjoyed this very funny

jazzydrury3 · 09/05/14 - 09:39

Another dire offering from this utter bell end, BBC mention tbey need to cut back, but then show this.

If it isnt this imbossile playing a girl, he is now playing a teenage boy.

What next him playing a adult baby in a jumbo sized cot, sucking a dummy

Verence · 09/05/14 - 12:18

rhumble wrote: »

I prefer his Mr G, i hope he does a series about him

When the trailer for next week's episode mentioned a new dance/arts teacher I half expected it to be Mr G

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