The show is doing a lot of things right. The items have been great. Plenty information and I feel like they got justified ratings against similar competition.
However please tone jason down ffs
It's like he's turned the volume of geeky hipsterish up to 11!
Jesus, they still insist on reciting all the competition prizes, this alone makes me want to turn off every time.
Back to recording it so I can skip this shit.
I have exactly the same reaction. Just put the ruddy stuff on a website and shut up about it. Either that or just have one or two items. The huge prize where you get 2-3 versions of effectively the same 50 things just looks like consumerism gone mad and makes me feel a little sick!
Half the problem with the show pre-World Tour was the ridiculous amount of presenters. Having just the two presenters over the past couple of series worked so much better. Pollyanna barely featured in tonight's show which is a shame as I always felt her and Jason worked so well together.
Oh look. People being overly critical of The Gadget Show on Digital Spy Forums. How novel. The main criticisms look even weaker than normal, hilariously.
1) Too many ads they say. I say nonsense as C5 are allowed only the same amount per hour as any other commercial channel and all commercial channels will use the maximum possible in the peak 8pm slot.
2) The studio is too dated they say. Really ? Does it really matter what the studio looks like. It more than serves its purpose.
3) Jason is too enthusiastic they say. If you don't share Jason's enthusiasm for new technology, you're probably watching the wrong programme. The tone of tonight's episode was exactly the same as day 1 on The Gadget Show 18 series ago or whatever it is now, and seemingly it has served them well to this point. This isn't Click playing out to a niche audience on BBC News, it's an entertainment show on a mainstream channel aimed at a broad family audience.
Well I'm liking it. Back to a better balance of content and a reasonable number of presenters. Seems like a good team.
As for the ads, it was probably that one really long ad that did my head in. Half the time these days I mute the sound and read something for a few minutes.
I thought it was fine - getting Jon back was a good move, and Rachel Riley is always welcome. I like Polly doing the more adventurous travelling segments, they add good variety to the show. Even the Danny Dyer appearance was a good segment.
Still can't stand Jason. I respect he's enthusiastic about technology, but there must be people available with similar enthusiasm without being so incredibly embarrassing and unbearably irritating? I realise he'll never get the bullet from the show at this stage, but there's no doubt in my mind that would improve the show instantly.
3) Jason is too enthusiastic they say. If you don't share Jason's enthusiasm for new technology, you're probably watching the wrong programme. The tone of tonight's episode was exactly the same as day 1 on The Gadget Show 18 series ago or whatever it is now, and seemingly it has served them well to this point. This isn't Click playing out to a niche audience on BBC News, it's an entertainment show on a mainstream channel aimed at a broad family audience.
I think you are missing the point. It is not his enthusiasm i have an issue with, is is the fact he prefers to dick about and play up to the camera.
I don't dislike him or him appearing on the show i just want it toned down a bit.
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Back to recording it so I can skip this shit.
It's like he's turned the volume of geeky hipsterish up to 11!
Yes. It was awful
I can't believe how bad RR looks compared to on Countdown in a dress with decent make-up.
No. Carl will no doubt be along at some point to tell you how much he loved it as well
Redfoo?
the recital of the competition prizes is ridiculous
I have exactly the same reaction. Just put the ruddy stuff on a website and shut up about it. Either that or just have one or two items. The huge prize where you get 2-3 versions of effectively the same 50 things just looks like consumerism gone mad and makes me feel a little sick!
I think you're right.
She's doing Formula 1 for the BBC at the moment, so perhaps wouldn't be available even if she wanted to be.
Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez these ads are ENDLESS! How are we supposed to endure so many ads?
It's inevitable: she's losing her bloom
1) Too many ads they say. I say nonsense as C5 are allowed only the same amount per hour as any other commercial channel and all commercial channels will use the maximum possible in the peak 8pm slot.
2) The studio is too dated they say. Really ? Does it really matter what the studio looks like. It more than serves its purpose.
3) Jason is too enthusiastic they say. If you don't share Jason's enthusiasm for new technology, you're probably watching the wrong programme. The tone of tonight's episode was exactly the same as day 1 on The Gadget Show 18 series ago or whatever it is now, and seemingly it has served them well to this point. This isn't Click playing out to a niche audience on BBC News, it's an entertainment show on a mainstream channel aimed at a broad family audience.
As for the ads, it was probably that one really long ad that did my head in. Half the time these days I mute the sound and read something for a few minutes.
Still can't stand Jason. I respect he's enthusiastic about technology, but there must be people available with similar enthusiasm without being so incredibly embarrassing and unbearably irritating? I realise he'll never get the bullet from the show at this stage, but there's no doubt in my mind that would improve the show instantly.
So overall a decent (re-)start in my view.
I think you are missing the point. It is not his enthusiasm i have an issue with, is is the fact he prefers to dick about and play up to the camera.
I don't dislike him or him appearing on the show i just want it toned down a bit.
As for the competition, think I'm right in saying it pays for the show to be made in the first place, so hence they spend a lot of time on it.