So now the Junior Gazette is a professional operation so the characters needn’t be bothered by a trivial detail like graduating. Nice continuity/memory on Moffat’s part with Lynda’s nervous hiccups, now associated with any mention of Spike. ‘I need another spike! (*hic*)’ And the new title sequence starts appropriately enough with a closeup of a spike.
New multi-line phone for the newly professional Gaz. ‘How am I supposed to remember a number like 6?’ This is the most phone-and-cassette-intensive episode of a programme that uses phones and cassettes like cheap bogroll when it comes to plot devices. Lynda’s mobile is the first time such a phone appears in the show as anything other than a gag about Colin. Starting with Spike’s unawareness of the mobile phone, we see Lynda getting the upper hand on their relationship and not relinquishing it. Well-written scene when Lynda is standing ‘within spitting distance’ and Spike is clueless, in some ways like the Doctor’s first meeting with River Song in terms of her completely having the advantage of him. ‘Hey!! Is this England?!’
So then the answer phone. Spike is always associated with tapes (he was even buying one in the shop that got demolished) and Lynda is supposed to be rubbish with technology, but we’ll see her even turn all that round on him later on! This time, though, Lynda gets the wrong tape but Spike saves the day.
Fun sequence, if not too believable, when they infiltrate the office building. Spike doesn’t even need psychic paper!
The innuendo is intensifying.
Spike: ‘There really is no depth to which you will not stoop, is there?’
Lynda: ‘I guarantee it.’
So Lynda seizes control of the passport and thus the situation. Bad luck, Zoe. Jazzy new recording of the closing theme.
No appearance by Colin or Sarah (with the dreaded mullet) in this episode, and a forgettable temporary head of graphics.
Killer on the Line
Sarah gets a chance to be clever in this one, another phone-centric episode exploiting the concept of last-number redial. But it’s also a showcase for Spike tearing up the newsroom in search of his passport, which is in the one place Lynda knows he’ll never look: where she told him to.
'Basically you just want me for my mind. You're so shallow, Lynda.'
This episode makes Moffat the innuendo king of all time. ‘Something of interest in my drawers?’ is a good one, but the best one is done in just five letters.
Spike: ‘In the end, I’ll make you give it to me.’
Lynda: ‘Ditto.’
:eek:
All this time Colin thought Spike was from Birmingham. Colin is made out as very stupid in this episode regarding anything that doesn’t involve selling, but that serves to set up the next episode.
Colin: ‘I’m not really following any of this, am I?’
Frazz (of all people): ‘Course you are, just a long long way behind.’
Then there’s Lynda with another sort of meta-commentary: ‘No guaranteed happy endings.’
Moody closing music for the serious side of the episode.
Chance Is a Fine Thing
A Kenny story and a Colin story, both of them in the end turning down romantic opportunities staring them in the face. Kenny finds the old undelivered letter under the floorboards that could have resulted in his never existing (I’m thinking precursors of Kathy Nightingale here in a weird way), then his wrong number from Dublin improbably returns with another wrong number. Meanwhile Colin meets the rather odd Judy Wellman and her jealous boyfriend Clark Kent.
Colin’s teddy bears – a dangerous toy but a safer-than-average knife. And they save the day ultimately. Colin is hopeless romantically until Spike puts down the cue cards and tells him it’s like selling himself, but by then it’s too late. Lots of good dialogue with Colin.
Judy: ‘You must be thinking I’m kind of forward.’
Colin: ‘Oh no no, you’re just the right shape.’
Judy: ‘Colin, do you want to go out?’ – and he goes out.
Waiter: ‘Are you staying at the hotel?’
Colin: ‘Shouldn’t think so, it’s just a first date. Not expecting too much.’
Hi everyone. Been a long time since I called in here. Must be a couple of years actually since I gave Lachy her theme tune, lol. Hope you're all well. xx
Hiya. How's it going? What have I missed? Quite a lot judging by the huge quote counts, lol. My 300 n odd seems quite low. I feel like a newbie!
I frittered most of my posts away pontificating about why series 7 didn't start earlier in the year. And now I'm frittering more away on what season it will be exactly when it does actually begin. You can boost your post count by joining in the argument on that thread. It's really important.
Hello Inn people! Think ill have a diplosian Ale. Except I'm just about to go offline for a bit....
not missed much. its been quiet here. all waiting for the series to start
I quite like it when it's a bit quieter. I had to take a break from the forums during the last series mainly due to the trolls and spoilers in headlines. I expect that'll start up again in a couple of weeks.
I frittered most of my posts away pontificating about why series 7 didn't start earlier in the year. And now I'm frittering more away on what season it will be exactly when it does actually begin. You can boost your post count by joining in the argument on that thread. It's really important.
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ha. Sounds intense. That was the other reason I left, lol. Too easy to get drawn into pointless arguments I disappointed myself by resorting to name calling during an exchange with someone I was actually trying to be friends with. Is Flawbod still here? Lol.
I quite like it when it's a bit quieter. I had to take a break from the forums during the last series mainly due to the trolls and spoilers in headlines. I expect that'll start up again in a couple of weeks.
ha. Sounds intense. That was the other reason I left, lol. Too easy to get drawn into pointless arguments I disappointed myself by resorting to name calling during an exchange with someone I was actually trying to be friends with. Is Flawbod still here? Lol.
lol ive been put on the "naughty step" more than once for similar things. Flawbod not active anymore no
i only tend to venture <<out there nowadays when i am supremely bored
Lach's been out in the shed, doing a bit of tidying, etc. I told her she was supposed to do that in Spring but that just caused a huge hoo-ha over when Spring started... :rolleyes:
Anyway, she's managed to get her hands on a couple of old seven inchers but, before deciding which ones to spin at her next gig, she says she's going to think about each one long and hard.
howdy indeed! how have things been? as the new series has creeped up on me ive felt the urge and desire to pop in for a drink and soak up the buzzing atmosphere of the inn.
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*Snigger*
Happy birthday!
Good choice of celebratory activity.:D
Happy Birthday.:) How long have you been in the Tardis swiming pool?????:)
Far too long! You lose all sense of time in here. Thanks you two
Age is not what the calender tells you. Age is who you are. I am 56yrs young.:)
Good morning. :yawn::)
Edit: Didn't realise it's gone past noon.:o
Good afternoon.:):cool:
Good afternoon Nikki.:D
Now it's time for ...
So now the Junior Gazette is a professional operation so the characters needn’t be bothered by a trivial detail like graduating. Nice continuity/memory on Moffat’s part with Lynda’s nervous hiccups, now associated with any mention of Spike. ‘I need another spike! (*hic*)’ And the new title sequence starts appropriately enough with a closeup of a spike.
New multi-line phone for the newly professional Gaz. ‘How am I supposed to remember a number like 6?’ This is the most phone-and-cassette-intensive episode of a programme that uses phones and cassettes like cheap bogroll when it comes to plot devices. Lynda’s mobile is the first time such a phone appears in the show as anything other than a gag about Colin. Starting with Spike’s unawareness of the mobile phone, we see Lynda getting the upper hand on their relationship and not relinquishing it. Well-written scene when Lynda is standing ‘within spitting distance’ and Spike is clueless, in some ways like the Doctor’s first meeting with River Song in terms of her completely having the advantage of him. ‘Hey!! Is this England?!’
So then the answer phone. Spike is always associated with tapes (he was even buying one in the shop that got demolished) and Lynda is supposed to be rubbish with technology, but we’ll see her even turn all that round on him later on! This time, though, Lynda gets the wrong tape but Spike saves the day.
Fun sequence, if not too believable, when they infiltrate the office building. Spike doesn’t even need psychic paper!
The innuendo is intensifying.
Spike: ‘There really is no depth to which you will not stoop, is there?’
Lynda: ‘I guarantee it.’
So Lynda seizes control of the passport and thus the situation. Bad luck, Zoe. Jazzy new recording of the closing theme.
No appearance by Colin or Sarah (with the dreaded mullet) in this episode, and a forgettable temporary head of graphics.
Killer on the Line
Sarah gets a chance to be clever in this one, another phone-centric episode exploiting the concept of last-number redial. But it’s also a showcase for Spike tearing up the newsroom in search of his passport, which is in the one place Lynda knows he’ll never look: where she told him to.
'Basically you just want me for my mind. You're so shallow, Lynda.'
This episode makes Moffat the innuendo king of all time. ‘Something of interest in my drawers?’ is a good one, but the best one is done in just five letters.
Spike: ‘In the end, I’ll make you give it to me.’
Lynda: ‘Ditto.’
:eek:
All this time Colin thought Spike was from Birmingham. Colin is made out as very stupid in this episode regarding anything that doesn’t involve selling, but that serves to set up the next episode.
Colin: ‘I’m not really following any of this, am I?’
Frazz (of all people): ‘Course you are, just a long long way behind.’
Then there’s Lynda with another sort of meta-commentary: ‘No guaranteed happy endings.’
Moody closing music for the serious side of the episode.
Chance Is a Fine Thing
A Kenny story and a Colin story, both of them in the end turning down romantic opportunities staring them in the face. Kenny finds the old undelivered letter under the floorboards that could have resulted in his never existing (I’m thinking precursors of Kathy Nightingale here in a weird way), then his wrong number from Dublin improbably returns with another wrong number. Meanwhile Colin meets the rather odd Judy Wellman and her jealous boyfriend Clark Kent.
Colin’s teddy bears – a dangerous toy but a safer-than-average knife. And they save the day ultimately. Colin is hopeless romantically until Spike puts down the cue cards and tells him it’s like selling himself, but by then it’s too late. Lots of good dialogue with Colin.
Judy: ‘You must be thinking I’m kind of forward.’
Colin: ‘Oh no no, you’re just the right shape.’
Judy: ‘Colin, do you want to go out?’ – and he goes out.
Waiter: ‘Are you staying at the hotel?’
Colin: ‘Shouldn’t think so, it’s just a first date. Not expecting too much.’
Judy: ‘My mother’s dead.’
Colin: ‘Dead, eh? That’s interesting.’
Spinning bow ties with music are cool. ‘Maybe not.’
Kenny’s story is rather sad but at least he’s resigned to it.
So next the two-parter and finale of this first shorter series.
What's wrong then, Sophie?
Hiya. How's it going? What have I missed? Quite a lot judging by the huge quote counts, lol. My 300 n odd seems quite low. I feel like a newbie!
hehe well i have been here a while
not missed much. its been quiet here. all waiting for the series to start
I frittered most of my posts away pontificating about why series 7 didn't start earlier in the year. And now I'm frittering more away on what season it will be exactly when it does actually begin. You can boost your post count by joining in the argument on that thread. It's really important.
Hello Inn people! Think ill have a diplosian Ale. Except I'm just about to go offline for a bit....
ha. Sounds intense. That was the other reason I left, lol. Too easy to get drawn into pointless arguments I disappointed myself by resorting to name calling during an exchange with someone I was actually trying to be friends with. Is Flawbod still here? Lol.
lol ive been put on the "naughty step" more than once for similar things. Flawbod not active anymore no
i only tend to venture <<out there nowadays when i am supremely bored
Anyway, she's managed to get her hands on a couple of old seven inchers but, before deciding which ones to spin at her next gig, she says she's going to think about each one long and hard.
I'm sure as hell fire excited for the new series, why shucks, think itl be a good'un.
(chosen to greet you all in a cowboy accent. just felt right.)
Son of a gun, if it ain't BroLas! Howdy, pardner!
howdy indeed! how have things been? as the new series has creeped up on me ive felt the urge and desire to pop in for a drink and soak up the buzzing atmosphere of the inn.