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Old 05-12-2016, 16:46
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Also... I can't understand all the hatred for James Corden. Is it only me that likes him?
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Old 05-12-2016, 16:47
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Yes, Frank Bruno's mental health issues must have been vastly improved by being mocked as nothing more than a catchphrase. Strangely, he seemed to be squirming in his seat, as did Amir Khan.

As you say, I don't know why Corden is so disliked or why anyone should not find fat ranting Essex boy characters hilarious
You do know it was all planned, right?
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Old 05-12-2016, 16:58
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Also... I can't understand all the hatred for James Corden. Is it only me that likes him?
I've always liked him. Brilliant in 'Gavin & Stacey' and in 'The Wrong Mans'. A good actor and writer.
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Old 05-12-2016, 16:59
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I agree with you 100%.

G&S is utter drivel and I have no idea how anyone would want to suffer a whole episode.

It is beyond rubbish.
Ooh, I know the answer to this one!

It's because comedy is subjective and some people may not share your opinion. Glad to be of help.
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Old 05-12-2016, 17:00
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Ooh, I know the answer to this one!

It's because comedy is subjective and some people may not share your opinion. Glad to be of help.
Ah, they're not all locked away then
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Old 05-12-2016, 17:52
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Ooh, I know the answer to this one!

It's because comedy is subjective and some people may not share your opinion. Glad to be of help.
They should put a 'like' button on here.
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Old 05-12-2016, 18:24
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Spot on Dr Z.
Corden is a conceited, arrogant **** who for some strange reason has "lucked out" with his career based on what?...mixing with the "right" media lovies at the right time and being a fat b.......!!
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Old 05-12-2016, 19:35
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Forgive me for starting a thread on such an old series, but I wondered if I am alone in my thoughts on this?
I only ever caught the odd episode of Gavin and Stacey in its day, and I recall finding it quite enjoyable but never watched it properly, So when I noticed it on Gold currently I decided to give it a watch.

To say that I am not a Corden fan is an understatement, but hey, he was just starting out and probably hadn't learned to be so far up his own backside at that point? I was sure I could handle it - Boy was I wrong

Now I don't know if its the knowledge what Corden is going to grow into, but I am finding the whole thing to be a self indulgent vehicle for his ego - Forget the whole "whacky loveable best mate" thing, Smithy is the main character, no other characters can so much as have a poo without Smithy being involved at some level. With Hindsight I think James Corden just wanted a show all about himself. but knew no one would watch it, so he had to write in a couple of likeable, good looking characters to legitimise the whole thing.

Am I right, or is my hatred of Corden blurring my vision?

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No, you're talking nonsense. G&S is a wonderful ensemble comedy, everyone had their moments and subplots, it was very much a multi-character show. As to why you hate Corden, well, that's your problem. Even he admits his ego got the better of him after his first rush of success but now he's much more well-adjusted and balanced, a real family man and he's done brilliantly in the States. There are far worse people to detest; Cowell, Ant'n'Dec, the idiots from the likes of The Only Way is Essex, Jamie Oliver, Gregg Wallace, Paul "made-up surname" Hollywood.... I suspect jealousy has some part on your irrational dislike of a talented performer - but then it's the same old story there.
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Old 05-12-2016, 19:36
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Unquestionably one of the worst comedies to have ever been created.

How it was so successful is simply baffling.

As you say, Corden's self-indulgent grandstanding is grating.

Ruth Jones' character is just annoying, especially with that stupid manner of speaking she adopts.

Gavin and Stacey are both utterly wet, whiny and devoid of all humour.

Alison Steadman overacts. Larry Lamb just goes through the motions.

And Rob Brydon's "whacky" Uncle Bryn character soon becomes incredibly tedious. He's Welsh. We get it.

Name me a bunch of popular comedies and I'll tell you that I find 9 out of 10 of them funny in some fashion.

But this show? Its popularity is simply mind-boggling, because I find the humour to be practically non-existent.
And yet you seem to have watched every episode??
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Old 05-12-2016, 19:40
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I discovered it by accident as James and Matt were on Soccer AM talking about the show starting on BBC3 the following night.
The clips looked decent but what swung it is that one of my mates lives in billericay and I know the area well.
I preferred it when it was a low key show onBBC3 as I think the hype was a bit OTT but it was s very good show.
I loved the wedding episode as ive been to ones exactly like that
But of course the show never went anywhere near Billericay; it was all filmed in South Wales apart from the first episode which had some shots in London for the scenes where the four first meet up.
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Old 05-12-2016, 19:41
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Also... I can't understand all the hatred for James Corden. Is it only me that likes him?

No, he's very talented and, having met him, I can confirm he's a genuinely nice guy. Jealousy is a terrible thing...
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Old 05-12-2016, 19:42
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Spot on Dr Z.
Corden is a conceited, arrogant **** who for some strange reason has "lucked out" with his career based on what?...mixing with the "right" media lovies at the right time and being a fat b.......!!

Utter nonsense.
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Old 05-12-2016, 20:34
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No, he's very talented and, having met him, I can confirm he's a genuinely nice guy. Jealousy is a terrible thing...
Yep Nail. On. Head.

He comes across as a nice guy and is really funny.
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Old 05-12-2016, 20:45
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Loved Gavin & Stacey and I love James Corden.

I didn't like Nessa as a character after the first series - she became a parody of herself. I'm from Barry so perhaps it's when you tell people that and they say "Oh! What's occurring?" back at you (roll eyes).

It annoys me how some places in Barry still dine out on the fact that G&S was filmed there many moons ago!
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Old 05-12-2016, 20:53
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All part of the pathetic need to drag people down which the UK so suffers from. The man has an OBE and a Best Actor Tony but there are still idiots saying he's talentless over here.
And David Cameron's spin doctor of three years is now a knight. Are we supposed to be impressed? What's a Tony? Did he get it for filling a vacancy as a novelty brit left by Craig Ferguson who forged such a distinguished career over here?

The honours system used to be a great way of rewarding selfless public service. Those people that really deserve them must wonder whether they are worth having these days.
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Old 05-12-2016, 20:58
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You do know it was all planned, right?
You know that for sure? Boxers are obviously far better actors than I had realised.
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Old 05-12-2016, 21:00
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No, you're talking nonsense. G&S is a wonderful ensemble comedy, everyone had their moments and subplots, it was very much a multi-character show. As to why you hate Corden, well, that's your problem. Even he admits his ego got the better of him after his first rush of success but now he's much more well-adjusted and balanced, a real family man and he's done brilliantly in the States. There are far worse people to detest; Cowell, Ant'n'Dec, the idiots from the likes of The Only Way is Essex, Jamie Oliver, Gregg Wallace, Paul "made-up surname" Hollywood.... I suspect jealousy has some part on your irrational dislike of a talented performer - but then it's the same old story there.
So by that logic we are all jealous of Corden and you are jealous of Cowell, Ant'n'Dec, the idiots from the likes of The Only Way is Essex, Jamie Oliver, Gregg Wallace, Paul "made-up surname" Hollywood....
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Old 05-12-2016, 21:23
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Something that demonstrates you have no business commenting on anyone's talent! What's a Tony? I've heard it all now!
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Old 05-12-2016, 21:25
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Loved Gavin & Stacey and I love James Corden.

I didn't like Nessa as a character after the first series - she became a parody of herself. I'm from Barry so perhaps it's when you tell people that and they say "Oh! What's occurring?" back at you (roll eyes).

It annoys me how some places in Barry still dine out on the fact that G&S was filmed there many moons ago!
I don't know why. In Hastings they're still dining out on something that happened miles up the road in 1066!
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Old 05-12-2016, 21:32
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I have no strong feelings one way or the other about James Corden.

But I LOVED Gavin and Stacey.

Nessa is possibly my favourite sitcom character of all time. She is completely awesome.

One of my favourite scenes is the one where she and the girls go to the nightclub and chat to the bouncers outside.

Love Bryn too. And Doris.
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Old 05-12-2016, 21:34
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You know that for sure? Boxers are obviously far better actors than I had realised.
You think that it was a total accident that they had cameras focused on everybody he named at the exact moment he named them; that David Hay and Jensen Button just spontaneously responded with the right words? The whole thing had clearly been rehearsed within an inch of its life.
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Old 05-12-2016, 21:41
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But of course the show never went anywhere near Billericay; it was all filmed in South Wales apart from the first episode which had some shots in London for the scenes where the four first meet up.
I realised that the first time they visited billericay but I wax into it by then so it didn't matter
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Old 05-12-2016, 22:09
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And David Cameron's spin doctor of three years is now a knight. Are we supposed to be impressed? What's a Tony? Did he get it for filling a vacancy as a novelty brit left by Craig Ferguson who forged such a distinguished career over here?

The honours system used to be a great way of rewarding selfless public service. Those people that really deserve them must wonder whether they are worth having these days.
The Tony awards are the Oscars of the theatre World. Quite an accolade.
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Old 05-12-2016, 22:19
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He has a BAFTA as well

I think he's alright. I have heard some horrific things about him and his behaviour but I don't care to be honest. If he entertains that's his job.
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Old 05-12-2016, 22:31
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The Tony awards are the Oscars of the theatre World. Quite an accolade.
So the Americans love him (I had heard of the Tonys by the way, but the irony was lost). I am glad about that. Would they like to keep him on a permanent basis?

I wouldn't be jealous of them, I promise.
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