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Old 07-02-2014, 08:52
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Well that was shit.

28 minutes of banality to setup the payoff in the last minute.



The recent series on Dave called Crackanory did dark, quirky, strange stories better.




I hope the rest of the series is an improvement because a second series has already been commissioned before the first ep was even broadcast.
I wouldn't bother with the rest Degsy, I think the pattern is set. This series seems to be about the writing and narrrative. It is not going to laugh out loud each minute, or at all. I think it is decribed as a dark "comedy" in the theatre sense rather than the sitcom way.
I personally really liked it. The dialouge was witty,cutting and the situation awkward and funny. The ending was good too.
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Old 07-02-2014, 09:12
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Who was the actress that played Rachel/Rebecca, that wasn't Parkinson?
It was Ophelia Lovibond.
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Old 07-02-2014, 10:43
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Wasn't the stately house at the start of the story the same building that was shown in the titles of the 'Hammer House Of Horror' series?
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Old 07-02-2014, 12:23
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I haven't seen it yet but recorded it and am looking forward to watching it.

I thought I would look at the thread with half shut eyes (to avoid spoilers) just to get a feel for how others felt about it.

What is weird is that most of those who posted while watching were quite negative towards it but all of those who posted after it liked it.

Maybe there is a lesson to be learnt ie why don't you watch the whole of a program before making sweeping comments. Who knows, by actually concentrating on the prog you may appreciate the less in your face aspects of the it.

On the other hand maybe most people who don't like a show after watching choose not to post.

I think the former. I am not saying it is impossible to post on a forum and watch the program at the same time but it just seems a strange way to enjoy something which may have more subtleties than say CBB or other reality progs.
That's what can happen when people don't concentrate on what they're watching & are overly desperate to impart their views on a programme before they've even finished watching it.

I have never understood such behaviour.

I personally thought it was great & I can't wait for the rest of the series.
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Old 07-02-2014, 13:40
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Judging by some clips of next weeks episode, it looks like it's going to feature
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Is that why they got Oona?
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Old 07-02-2014, 14:36
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Is that why they got Oona?
Yeah, i'm sure she's going to find it hard to speak with a stabbed chest.
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Old 07-02-2014, 22:23
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I loved the League, but missed most of Psychoville, finding it difficult to get into the episodes I did catch up with.

Only realised this was on yesterday after seeing Reece tweeting about it. Watched it tonight and really enjoyed it. Seemed really well crafted. Definitely one for the more discerning viewer who doesn't tend to go for massively sign-posted plots and obvious humour.

I like stuff that makes me cringe with awkwardness on behalf of the characters, plus the darkness that descends as the skeletons from the past start to make their presence known.
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Old 07-02-2014, 22:39
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That's what can happen when people don't concentrate on what they're watching & are overly desperate to impart their views on a programme before they've even finished watching it.

I have never understood such behaviour.

I personally thought it was great & I can't wait for the rest of the series.
I have been guilty of posting (or tweeting) when watching sometimes, but usually only during shows which I don't take terribly seriously or am obviously not bothered about watching that much. It's sometimes interesting and funny to see what others are saying about a show at the same time that I'm watching it. The best one for other peoples reactions I remember was a show about One Direction fans.

I wouldn't do it during something like this though.. Anyway, I am looking forward to next week.

Are they all completely separate stories, or linked in some way?
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Old 10-02-2014, 15:48
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I thought this was absolutely fantastic! Not laugh a minute stuff but it's not meant to be, there were some very funny bits though.

I thought that in a way it was more screwed up than Psychoville and League Of Gentlemen (both of which I love) because the characters weren't as outrageous and surreal. It was more realistic if you like, which made it a lot, lot darker.

There was also a line that was lifted directly from either League of Gentlemen or Psychoville but for the life of me I can't remember what it was. It's really annoying me now!
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Old 10-02-2014, 16:01
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I enjoyed this and hope the rest of the series follows the form.

It had the feel of a stage play to me rather than a TV drama, put me in mind of the Abigail's Party type of play for today.
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Old 10-02-2014, 16:58
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As said before, I really enjoyed it, but historically a lot of people do struggle with programmes that are neither straight forward drama or comedy, but a blend of both.
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Old 10-02-2014, 17:07
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Only caught up with this yesterday, I LOVED it.
It sort of reminded me of a dark comic version of tales of the unexpected. I liked how the characters were gradually introduced, and it was not how I expected it to unfold at all.
Great writing and performances, very much looking forward to next weeks show.
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Old 11-02-2014, 16:26
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I can't wait for the next episode after seeing the teaser. It looks very funny.

http://youtu.be/oA6ypHY-xvs
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Old 11-02-2014, 19:07
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I can't wait for the next episode after seeing the teaser. It looks very funny.

http://youtu.be/oA6ypHY-xvs
excellent
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Old 12-02-2014, 21:56
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On in 5 mins!
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:06
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You Ducking Idiot!

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Old 12-02-2014, 22:07
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They really are doing the "silent movie" thing!
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:09
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HAHA! Didn't expect that!! Of larger dog

And poor little dog...
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:13
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This is hilarious. Very well done.
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:19
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OH MY GOSH! HAHA! Brilliant I didn't expect that!
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:26
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Ha ha! This is so dark. Didn't expect him to do that!
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:26
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Oh dear... we Deaf people don't like the word "dumb", we prefer "mute" :/
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:30
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What an epic twist at the end. Wonderful!
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:31
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That was brilliant, I was PMSL!!
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Old 12-02-2014, 22:31
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I wasn't expecting that!
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