[degsyhufc]

Adam Hills and sidekick Josh Widdicombe host an alternative review of the day's events at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

First episode tonight at 10:30pm with guest Freddie Flintoff.


Adam Hills - http://paralympics.channel4.com/the-...ter=adamhills/

[Aphrodite7]

Have seen about 300000000 trailers for this today- never want to see his face again

[Fowl Fax]

Nearly every ad break has a plug for this show. 'What you can and can't say'.

I think I will give it a miss, the adverts have put me off.

[degsyhufc]

I've only seen the trailer once or twice so not bored or irritated by it yet.

I know why he's saying that though because he's a standup with a prostethic foot and uses this in his comedy. He's fine with using it and problaby is in tune with terms and language used.

Jon Snow slipped up a couple of times the other night and had some arkward looks from the guests on his show.

[Fowl Fax]

He regularly takes off his wooden leg in panel shows.

[degsyhufc]

I very much doubt that he has a wooden leg

[JonDoe]

I've always thought he was alright on buzzcocks and the like.

I'm going to give it a go.

[steeleuro_wolf]

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

I very much doubt that he has a wooden leg

He absolutely does

[JonDoe]

Originally Posted by steeleuro_wolf

He absolutely does

I think the poster probably means that he/she doubts his prosthetic limb is made of wood in the long-john silver style.

[Sad_BB_Addict]

I'll be interested to see if they can make an "alternative" view of the Paralympics work.

[JonDoe]

Originally Posted by Sad_BB_Addict

I'll be interested to see if they can make an "alternative" view of the Paralympics work.

It'll be a make or breaker for Adam Hills.

I hope he pulls it off........the show I mean, not his leg. He always pulls that off.

[Sad_BB_Addict]

Not bad so far; quite interesting.

[Jason C]

Must say I'm impressed by how they're not shying away from people's awkwardness over the "disability tact" issue - in fact, they seem to be embracing it.

[Jackie Brown]

Flint off looked a bit awkward (or bored) while that Josh guy was talking about day 1. Though he seems to have loosened up now!

[jlp95bwfc]

I've really enjoyed this show so far. Quite funny, light hearted and interesting. Perfect way to end a long day of paralympic action

[Coronis]

Not bad, the judo demonstration was amusing.

ETA: Painting each other's legs..LOL! Who'll lose?

[Mandark]

Originally Posted by jlp95bwfc

I've really enjoyed this show so far. Quite funny, light hearted and interesting. Perfect way to end a long day of paralympic action

Agree. It's a decent show. Adam is a naturally funny guy and the guy who looks for video funnies is good too.

[Sad_BB_Addict]

That worked a lot better than I thought it would. Enjoyable.

[Prince Monalulu]

Could do with a few more punters in the studio, sounds like it's just the crew in there.

[Velvet Glove]

Originally Posted by Coronis

Not bad, the judo demonstration was amusing.

ETA: Painting each other's legs..LOL! Who'll lose?

Thing is, we're going into winter so Brooker's leg will be covered up. Adam will go back home into summer and will have it on show to all and sundry

[Lucidia2011]

I caught a bit but wasn't able to watch the whole thing. Can't find it online anywhere?

[Lawro2]

Flintoff did not seem to want to laugh at any of the jokes which made it seem quite awkward for the comedians. He didn't seem too sure about what he should and shouldn't laugh about.

[rosalynn]

Yeah, Flintoff didn't really seem to be getting into the spirit of things, although maybe he's just not someone who laughs out loud - he didn't seem to hesitate when given the opportunity to floor the Judo Paralympian! Great concept for a programme - seemed a bit stilted at times, but I think it'll find its footing soon enough. Bored of Channel 4's sterile studios though.

[degsyhufc]

Originally Posted by Lawro2

Flintoff did not seem to want to laugh at any of the jokes which made it seem quite awkward for the comedians. He didn't seem too sure about what he should and shouldn't laugh about.

If you watch A League Of Their Own Flintoff comes across as kind of dead pan. He usues the drunken, slightly dim persona to get laughs.

[degsyhufc]

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

I very much doubt that he has a wooden leg

Originally Posted by steeleuro_wolf

He absolutely does

Originally Posted by JonDoe

I think the poster probably means that he/she doubts his prosthetic limb is made of wood in the long-john silver style.

I'd already posted that he had a prosthetic foot. A wooden leg is taking it a bit too far.