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Ruth Jones & Friends

The ManglerThe Mangler Posts: 1,890
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Think this is only on in Wales but possibly networked later. Just wondered if anyone else saw this and if so, your thoughts?

Now I love Ruth Jones, she can do very little wrong in my eyes but this was pitiful. Im not sure if she was aiming to be the tacky 1970s type '& Friends' show that was on every Christmas but it was apalling with just a few very funny moments. And as for the singing...............well I can see why she and James Corden are actors :D

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    thecowisbackthecowisback Posts: 122
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    i was really looking forward to this but turned off after michael ball. it was terribly scripted and far too cheesy. i haven't watched 'ar y tracs' yet, i hope it's better than this!
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    mb@2daymb@2day Posts: 10,788
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    I wonder if the show might have been an attempting to be ironic. Perhaps if Ruth had invited more unwitting welsh zelebs on it might have been interesting instead of predictable.
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    Welsh-ladWelsh-lad Posts: 51,925
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    It was awful. She looked so awkward as well, as if she wasn't enjoying it.
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    marke09marke09 Posts: 12,139
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    Seemed to be one big ad for Gavin and Stacey and ar y tracs to me - not very good guests and they seemed rushed - should have cut the number down to 3 and had more time with each of them.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 263
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    Just watched via iplayer. Have to say I enjoyed the show very much.
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    Andy BirkenheadAndy Birkenhead Posts: 13,450
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    I like Ruth Jones. When was this on ? Was it in the Welsh language ? Were there subtitles for us English people ?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 500
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    No, it's in English - should be on BBC iPlayer.

    She also wrote and starred in a (welsh-language) drama called 'Ar y tracs' (on the tracks), which is on the S4C website, and there is english subtitles available if you're interested.
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