Outnumbered - Series 1
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 2:32 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Info about Outnumbered....
Tuesday 28 August 2007, BBC1
Partially improvised six-part comedy about a London couple (played by Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner) and their three children. The cast also includes Samantha Bond, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez. There is a script by Guy Jenkin and Andy Hamilton but the children will improvise in order to shock their parents. Made by Hat Trick.
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 2:57 AM GMT, Aaron said:
COMEDY: Outnumbered
On: BBC 1
Date: Tuesday 28th August 2007
Time: 22:35 to 23:05
With Claire Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez. Comedy series about the daily rollercoaster of life with three young children - a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could out-fib Jeffrey Archer and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
... Intriguing! Thanks! 
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 1:12 PM GMT, Mark said:
No one looks at the website anymore 
The above info, and more, has been in our early guide to the show for a couple of weeks now... www.sitcom.co.uk/outnumbered
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 1:42 PM GMT, chipolata said:
This is the first I've heard of this comedy, but the read up sends shivers down my spine. Shows featuring children, or revolving around children, just aren't funny. Anybody remember the dire Ben Elton comedy starring Ardle O'Hanlon? And what about the last few Only Fools and Horses incarnations featuring Delboy's children as a replacement for the late great Uncle Albert. It just didn't work. Children aren't remotely funny, and if a sitcom needs children it should employ dwarves or very short adult actors to play them.
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 2:25 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Lies!
Quote: Mark @ August 17, 2007, 9:12 AMNo one looks at the website anymore
We need more RSS feeds, evidently!
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 5:03 PM GMT, Leevil said:
What do RSS feeds do? I never understood what they are?
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 5:17 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Leevil @ August 17, 2007, 1:03 PMWhat do RSS feeds do? I never understood what they are?
RSS = Really Sexy Secret.
RSS feeds are quite geeky so if you don't know what one is then you're probably best staying that way!
Basically they provide an easy way for you to read news, data etc from many websites in one place. Giving it a go is probably the best way of discovering...
If you visit www.netvibes.com, press "add a feed" and then put the URL below into the box and press add you should see our news on that page (some people use Netvibes as their homepage)... http://www.sitcom.co.uk/news/rss.xml
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 6:17 PM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
I bet the improvised part of this show is about 1%.
It's clearly a marketing trick to stop it looking like A N Other domestic sitcom and sinking without a trace.
But with Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton and Hugh Dennis it will be funny. But whether people will watch it is another matter.
On Friday 17th August 2007 GMT at 6:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Mark @ August 17, 2007, 1:17 PMRSS = Really Sexy Secret.
On Thursday 23rd August 2007 GMT at 3:55 PM GMT, Mark said:
Outnumbered is, rather bizarely, going out on consecutive evenings (Tue, Wed, Thu) over the next two weeks.
For quite an in-depth preview and photos from the series do check out our expanded guide to the series.
On Thursday 23rd August 2007 GMT at 4:02 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Weird. I did see a preview though and it looked funny. "I'm not going to put a burger in bubblewrap." hehe
On Thursday 23rd August 2007 GMT at 7:56 PM GMT, Britcom Barry said:
Quote: Mark @ August 23, 2007, 11:55 AMOutnumbered is, rather bizarely, going out on consecutive evenings (Tue, Wed, Thu) over the next two weeks.
I notice that, thought it was a mistake at first, now it's left me wondering whether there just getting it out the way before the peak viewing seasons starts.
On Thursday 23rd August 2007 GMT at 8:00 PM GMT, Pilot said:
It's not going out live as well is it? I'm sure they're in need of all the gimmicks they can get their hands on.
On Friday 24th August 2007 GMT at 1:50 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Britcom Barry @ August 23, 2007, 3:56 PMI notice that, thought it was a mistake at first, now it's left me wondering whether there just getting it out the way before the peak viewing seasons starts.
Yeah my thoughts too. But, going out on a limb here, I think Outnumbered could be the best new sitcom of 2007. I'm looking forward to Tuesday to see whether I am right or have completely mis-judged things.
On Friday 24th August 2007 GMT at 3:57 AM GMT, zooo said:
I think it could be really funny.
But that scheduling is bizarre.
On Saturday 25th August 2007 GMT at 4:21 PM GMT, Walker said:
I'll watch for Hugh Dennis, but my expectations aren't too high.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 12:53 AM GMT, earman2009 said:
Will this basically be Kids say the darndest things: the sitcom? How old are these kids? I'm assuming there under thirteen, probably about 8?
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 3:44 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Well the girl in the main advert looks about, what, 6 maybe? At most?
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 3:54 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Younger they are, the more they can get away with.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 4:22 AM GMT, zooo said:
That's a boy.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 4:23 AM GMT, Leevil said:
The food scene? Yeah, I'm sure it's a boy?
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 4:24 AM GMT, zooo said:
Yeah! And if he has issues when he grows up, it's going to be because of people like YOU, Aaron.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 4:29 AM GMT, Leevil said:
It's like American kids in movies, they always have that same long hair bowl cut thing, it's creepy!
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 12:23 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 28, 2007, 12:24 AMYeah! And if he has issues when he grows up, it's going to be because of people like YOU, Aaron.
Not the fact that he looks like a girl?
Edit: Here's the blurb from the show:
QuoteA weekly alert is set for Tuesday, 15 minutes before 22:35
Comedy series about the daily rollercoaster of life with three young children - a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could out-fib Jeffrey Archer and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
Certainly sounds like the five-year-old girl is the one in the advert. No? :-/
Edit again: Aha. There we go. Look here. The pic at the top is definitely of the kid in the advert, and the tooltip (hold your mouse of it and an info box thing should pop up) says "Karen (Ramona Marquez) and Dad (Hugh Dennis) in Outnumbered".
So uhhh, if that kid does have problems, it'll be more to do with the fact that he is called Karen.
What made you think it's a boy though?
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 3:08 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
Its co-written by Andy Hamiliton which is good but they semi-improvised it with the cast who are children which is bad, very bad but as ever i'm optimistic.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 3:20 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 28, 2007, 8:23 AMNot the fact that he looks like a girl?
See our character guide for pictures of all the cast. The seven year old kid does look a bit girl-like.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 3:28 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
You're such bullies, haha.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 6:02 PM GMT, Jason Kindred said:
Why is this being shown at such odd times? It's almost as if the BBC doesn't quite know what to do with it and are shoving it out anywhere. And although the pedigree is good, it's never going to build an audience with this cockamanie sheduling. I fear another hissy fit from Andy Hamilton in a few weeks time. Wouldn't they have been better broadcasting on BBC4 first, building an audience and a buzz, then transferring to BBC1?
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 10:36 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Jason Kindred @ August 28, 2007, 2:02 PMWouldn't they have been better broadcasting on BBC4 first, building an audience and a buzz, then transferring to BBC1?
Good point Jason!
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 10:43 PM GMT, Britcom Barry said:
This was on BBC Scotland did no one else watch it, I recorded it and have just watch it back, didn't do much for me. The little girl (yes it is a girl, or a boy in a skirt you decided) was by far the best of the lot. I can only remember laughing twice.
Dad to little boys
Dad: Anyway what was all that with you and Karen (5 year old girl)
Little Boy (liar): She started it; she hit me with a baseball bat.
One of the few good line.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 11:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I take it all back! It's not a boy who looks like a girl.
It's a girl who looks like a boy who looks like a girl.
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 11:14 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Mark @ August 28, 2007, 11:20 AMThe seven year old kid does look a bit girl-like.
Perhaps a bit. But we're talking about the five-year-old one. The girl. Or at least I was. God knows what the others thought I meant.
Quote: zooo @ August 28, 2007, 7:00 PMI take it all back! It's not a boy who looks like a girl.
It's a girl who looks like a boy who looks like a girl.
Quote: Britcom Barry @ August 28, 2007, 6:43 PMThis was on BBC Scotland did no one else watch it...
Just how many channels do you have in DigiGuide, Barry?!
On Tuesday 28th August 2007 GMT at 11:32 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ajp29 @ August 28, 2007, 11:08 AMIts co-written by Andy Hamiliton which is good...
More than that, it's written, directed, and produced by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, who created, wrote, and produced the excellent Drop the Dead Donkey.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:03 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Well i'm watching it nowand it's not particularly good or funny.
OK - it's got the angle that it's unscripted but it's just like watching a family - voyeurism.
Nope! Not funny!!!
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:07 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Well I thought it was brilliant. Can't wait for tomorrow's episode.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:08 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
What Aaron said. At least we don't have to wait a week, still seems like the show is being screwed because of the time slot though.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:15 AM GMT, zooo said:
I loved it.
That girl(boy) was excellent, really funny!
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:16 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I thought it was pretty ordinary. There were about six good lines in the whole show. Hugh Dennis is obviously a good comedy actor. Pity they didn't have a better script for him. If that script or a transcript of that show were in 'Critique' what would be the honest opinion of everyone?
Please don't tell me it was unscripted because:
1. I don't believe it.
2. It's not relevant.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:17 AM GMT, zooo said:
I'd have to see it written down.
I'm pretty sure I'd like it though. Lots of lines made me laugh.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:19 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Andy Hamilton, of course, wrote the quite good 'Trevor's World Of Sport' - which was axed - and vowed never to work at the BBC again.
I'm sure he's delighted of the scheduling of this.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:20 AM GMT, Jessie said:
Does anyone know what this was shot on? It looks to me like HD or HDV because of the way it looked when the characters walked around quickly or something and how square the round clock ended up. I spent so much time looking at the way it was filmed to say much about the narrative. Made me feel dizzy.
It's really bugging me now.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:21 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Well we're back to "each to his own" again!
I just expect more from the terrestrial channels when you consider who's in these programs and the amount of time and effort and all the resources they have at their disposal.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:21 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
The wait in the car for Ben to give in was hilarious. This is Sparta in tomorows episode sounds funny the voice I weren't expecting.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:24 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: danield1000 @ August 28, 2007, 11:21 PMThe wait in the car for Ben to give in was hilarious. This is Sparta in tomorows episode sounds funny the voice I weren't expecting.
Did you honestly think that was hilarious? I thought it was obvious and corny! Each to his own, eh?
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:26 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Yep i thought it was was funny especially when a car in front pulled out, so you assume they should have left as well.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:29 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I certainly didn't have that down as one of the funny bits so it just shows you!
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:30 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
I renounce my sense of humour
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:33 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Your laughter is the relevant bit. If you enjoyed it then they did their job for you.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:07 AM GMT, David H said:
I can't believe it!
I sat through the entire episode stony-faced thinking, "God, this is worse than the real thing." Yet people liked it!
I thought it was unbelievably poor from two established writers. Kids simply going through things. How utterly boring. Was never impressed by Trevor's World Of Sport either. A far cry from the impressive Drop The Dead Donkey.
And there were supposed to be twists at the end of this with the email and the phone call. I couldn't have cared less about either. Who'd be interested that the father may be seeing someone when he's as bland as he is?
In good sitcoms you like to be whisked away thinking to yourself you'd like to be part of that world somehow. Even in The Simpsons, which is a dysfunctional family, the characters are so richly drawn. It couldn't have been further from my mind watching this.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:21 AM GMT, zooo said:
I liked the mood of it. Hugh was funny, the kids were interesting and charming. Of course you're right, it's nothing like Drop the Dead Donkey - the writers have probably moved on a bit in style and content in fifteen years. (or however many it is.)
I could have done without the twist bit. And I highly doubt it'll be another woman. It'll just be some bill/mortgage bollocks I expect.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:24 AM GMT, Mark said:
For the record I quite liked it but it wasn't as punchy as I was hoping. I'll definitely still be watching tomorrow though.
I guess whether you're a fan or not depends upon how closely you can relate to what's going on (i.e. whether you grew up or are currently running a similarly dis-organised chaos) and whether you're a fan of subtle humour. A lot of the one-liners I missed first time around, luckily I had the rewind button.
Quote: David H @ August 29, 2007, 12:07 AMAnd there were supposed to be twists at the end of this with the email and the phone call. I couldn't have cared less about either. Who'd be interested that the father may be seeing someone when he's as bland as he is?
MINOR SPOILER ALERT: I don't think that was supposed to be a deliberate twist. Anyway, as Zooo has guessed, he's not seeing someone else - he's actually in trouble at work for telling an un-PC joke.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:31 AM GMT, Britcom Barry said:
Quote: David H @ August 29, 2007, 12:07 AMI can't believe it!
I sat through the entire episode stony-faced thinking, "God, this is worse than the real thing." Yet people liked it!
I thought it was unbelievably poor from two established writers. Kids simply going through things. How utterly boring. Was never impressed by Trevor's World Of Sport either. A far cry from the impressive Drop The Dead Donkey.
And there were supposed to be twists at the end of this with the email and the phone call. I couldn't have cared less about either. Who'd be interested that the father may be seeing someone when he's as bland as he is?
In good sitcoms you like to be whisked away thinking to yourself you'd like to be part of that world somehow. Even in The Simpsons, which is a dysfunctional family, the characters are so richly drawn. It couldn't have been further from my mind watching this.
David I was beginning to think I may have misjudge this but you summed up better than I could have, However Kid on TV normally annoy the hell out of me but in this they were easily the best part. I never been a Hugh Dennis fan in well anything and can't help thinking it would have been better with someone (anyone) else.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:35 AM GMT, zooo said:
This has definitely shown that kids perform better when they are not acting.
I bloody hate most actors under the age of 12.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:35 AM GMT, Leevil said:
I like the girl/boy, but that was about it. One of the kids asked if they are part of a story or something and Hugh replied, "That would be really boring" or something to that effect and how right he was.
"Can I keep a nit as a pet?" was very funny though.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:38 AM GMT, zooo said:
She/he (how mean is this?) is definitely my favourite thing in it.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 1:47 PM GMT, David H said:
Quote: Mark @ August 29, 2007, 12:24 AMFor the record I quite liked it but it wasn't as punchy as I was hoping. I'll definitely still be watching tomorrow though.
I guess whether you're a fan or not depends upon how closely you can relate to what's going on (i.e. whether you grew up or are currently running a similarly dis-organised chaos) and whether you're a fan of subtle humour. A lot of the one-liners I missed first time around, luckily I had the rewind button.
MINOR SPOILER ALERT: I don't think that was supposed to be a deliberate twist. Anyway, as Zooo has guessed, he's not seeing someone else - he's actually in trouble at work for telling an un-PC joke.
I am a huge fan of subtle humour. But the characters were so dull it made the jokes dull too, ie: multitasking.
I'm sure that could have been a decent joke in the right hands, in the right situation. But you need to create appealing characters for it to work.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 1:58 PM GMT, Baumski said:
I liked it. There, I said it. Sure, some of the jokes were laboured but then again I put that down to a new show having to bed down. Not sure whether or not there was a certain amount of ad-lib with regard to the children but nevertheless, I reckon it was still good value for being something that 'My Family' isn't. Funny.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 2:07 PM GMT, chipolata said:
It wasn't too bad, certainly better than I thought it would be when I commented earlier in the forum, but I still find the subject matter a turn off. Kids just do my head in. I can tolerate them in Malcolm in the Middle or The Wonder Years, but this wasn't as good as either of those shows...
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 2:48 PM GMT, danield1000 said:
I would have liked a few more gags but still looking foward for tonights episode. Malcolm in the middle is a great show.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:13 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Mark @ August 29, 2007, 12:24 AMhe's actually in trouble at work for telling an un-PC joke.
Was it a Mac joke?
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:21 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I have to say, I don't get the hating kids in comedy, let alone TV in general. As long as there's funny lines/scenes/etc, then I'm happy.
And I'll just echo Mark in saying that I don't think that that was meant to be a twist. I didn't believe that it was meant to seriously suggest that he was having an affair. More that he was acting as if he was, but quite clearly wasn't.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:33 PM GMT, Baumski said:
OK, let's get a form of perspective here. Two different comedies but how does 'Outnumbered' stand up against 'Benidorm' as a first series?
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 3:35 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Well I only watched 'Outnumbered' and I still think 'Benidorm' was better.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 4:46 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Outnumbered outnumbers Benidorm, by far.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 6:49 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Leevil @ August 29, 2007, 11:13 AMWas it a Mac joke?
A Mac is a PC. Just not a Windows-powered one.
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 6:52 PM GMT, Leevil said:
f**k off!
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 7:05 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 9:34 PM GMT, Ash Bayliss said:
I liked it. I thought it was funny and very natural which came with the improv. The bit when the girl and the mom were talking about what pets they wanted I thought was funny and the kids could actually act which is amazing. Someone said it earlier (can't remember who) but when kids aren't acting and just saying stuff naturally it works a whole lot better. I'm looking forwards to tonights
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 9:52 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Didn't it feel like they were being fed the lines? Just given a little nudge sometimes?
On Wednesday 29th August 2007 GMT at 11:51 PM GMT, Chappers said:
Well - it looks like we're split on this one.
I thought it was awful. There's much better humour on TV - IT Crowd, Gavin & Stacey, The Visit.
It was like Royle Family or The Office but without any humour
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:40 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I'll give it another go tonight. I think I might enjoy it better now I know what to expect. I'm hoping when the curly kid asks for his fiver again that Dad will give the brat a damn good smack. That would be great TV!
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:46 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: David Chapman @ August 29, 2007, 7:51 PMIt was like The Office but without any humour.
So uhhh... The Office then?
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:48 AM GMT, zooo said:
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:48 AM GMT, Darren Goldsmith said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 29, 2007, 8:46 PMSo uhhh... The Office then?
Ooohhh... *sharp indrawn breath*
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:50 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
There's a Gervais fixation on this site that seems to permeate every thread...
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:51 AM GMT, zooo said:
And weirdly, it's not even coming from me.
The haters love him talking about him more than I do.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 12:55 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: zooo @ August 29, 2007, 8:51 PMAnd weirdly, it's not even coming from me.
The haters love him talking about him more than I do.
You know, I noticed that. Wonder what it is EXACTLY that get's into them?
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 1:01 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Sometimes, people just make it far too easy to take a dig.
In all seriousness though, fair enough. I personally can't really see how people can't see the humour there, but y'know, each to their own.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 1:04 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
It's about as funny as The Office!
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: David H @ August 29, 2007, 12:07 AMI can't believe it!
I sat through the entire episode stony-faced thinking, "God, this is worse than the real thing." Yet people liked it!
I thought it was unbelievably poor from two established writers. Kids simply going through things. How utterly boring. Was never impressed by Trevor's World Of Sport either. A far cry from the impressive Drop The Dead Donkey.
And there were supposed to be twists at the end of this with the email and the phone call. I couldn't have cared less about either. Who'd be interested that the father may be seeing someone when he's as bland as he is?
In good sitcoms you like to be whisked away thinking to yourself you'd like to be part of that world somehow. Even in The Simpsons, which is a dysfunctional family, the characters are so richly drawn. It couldn't have been further from my mind watching this.
I pretty-much go along with this, and I am surprised that a few people liked it so much. I love subtle humour and think Hugh Dennis is a great comedian, but there was no flow to this - it was like watching the real thing which is quite stressful. Some good jokes in it and the girl came out with some great lines. You can tell some of it is improvised but still heavily scripted. I'll watch it tonight to see if I get it.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 1:50 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
I to be honest I didn't think there was much improv going on. Different strokes for different folks, I hate Bottom I feel there can't be anything worse.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:13 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
It was alot better than the first episode and I enjoyed the first one too. No wait though, but it will be over faster. Andy Hamilton should be pissed off.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:16 AM GMT, Aaron said:
That was brilliant. Had me laughing all the way through. Oh, and that girl who plays Karen is adorable. I hope she's been paid very well for this.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:17 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Taped it, so it's better then?
It seemed very middle class, another thing that put me off yesterday. Not that I'm working class, you have to work to earn that honour.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:22 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, I thought it was a bit better too actually.
Why does middle class annoy you?
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:26 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 29, 2007, 11:16 PMThat was brilliant. Had me laughing all the way through. Oh, and that girl who plays Karen is adorable. I hope she's been paid very well for this.
I missed the first episode and tonight was the first time I watch and I really enjoyed. I agree about the little girl, a gem of a find...
"One of the teachers has gout.
What's gout?
I'm not sure." haha
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:27 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm not quite sure. Bless!
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:27 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 29, 2007, 11:22 PMWhy does middle class annoy you?
No it doesn't, it's just I tend not to enjoy shows set in that class, After You've Gone, My Family, ect. So I am generalizing, but I almost feel like I couldn't care about the characters as much, not as much as I did for Del Boy or someone in the same position.
I also can't relate to a lot of the references they use, can't think of any examples, but if I do, you'll be the first to know.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:30 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Fair enough I guess. Brings up a very interesting line of discussion though.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:32 AM GMT, Leevil said:
But on the other hand, they're a lot of middle-upper class comedies I do like, The Good Life, Keeping Up Appearances, Arrested Development (kinda counts )
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:33 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Do you like Fawlty Towers or Blackadder? I don't like the good life, keeping up appearences is funny because of her desire to be middle class.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:35 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Yes, yes, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder I love.
Maybe it's just southerners?
I live in 'ole, tis gud enuff for thee.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:36 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
lol the great north south divide I still don't know why it's there.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:41 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: danield1000 @ August 29, 2007, 11:36 PMlol the great north south divide I still don't know why it's there.
It's a social construct devised by some politically-motivated pillock for the sake of complaining about how "us northerners" are being treated by "them upper class southerners 'oo rule th' country". That's my theory anyway.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:44 AM GMT, zooo said:
I love her and I want to adopt her. And her nit.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:51 AM GMT, Aaron said:
She is wonderful, isn't she?
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:59 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Leevil @ August 29, 2007, 11:17 PMIt seemed very middle class, another thing that put me off yesterday. Not that I'm working class
Maybe you're a self hating middle-classer!
Oh! You know that great Curb line 'I hate myself but not becasue I'm a Jew'? I realised the other day it's actually from an old Woody Allen film.
I wonder if Larry used it as an homage, or actually thought he came up with it himself?
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:06 AM GMT, Leevil said:
That's one of my favourite lines, ever.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:07 AM GMT, zooo said:
Me too. But now I have to credit Woody with it instead of Larry.
I spelled it 'becasue' again. Dammit.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:09 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: zooo @ August 29, 2007, 11:59 PMMaybe you're a self hating middle-classer!
Oh! You know that great Curb line 'I hate myself but not becasue I'm a Jew'? I realised the other day it's actually from an old Woody Allen film.
I wonder if Larry used it as an homage, or actually thought he came up with it himself?
Deconstructing Harry (1997) I googled it, but the page it links to is a block of text
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:10 AM GMT, zooo said:
Crikey.
I just watched the film. Easier.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:10 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Prob a homage.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Leevil @ August 30, 2007, 12:06 AMThat's one of my favourite lines, ever.
I guess it must be very much to do with the setting then. :-/
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:13 AM GMT, zooo said:
Well yeah!
It's part of a conversation, like.
He doesn't just say it to himself during his cornflakes.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:16 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Duh.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:16 AM GMT, Leevil said:
He's humming/whistling the tune of a famous Nazi composer or something. And another "Jew" recognizes it and starts having a go at Larry,
Donald: You know what you are? You're a self-loathing Jew.
Larry David: Hey, I may loathe myself, but it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm Jewish.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Heh, alright, fair enough.
There's a whole sequence around that self-hating-Jew thing in the "banned" Family Guy episode.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:23 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Thats a wicked line but still that means they cant drive ford or vw
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:23 AM GMT, zooo said:
Or wear a black shirt?
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:25 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
Can't go germany can't call there kids Sam Stone because initials SS can't well can't do alot. Screw it, it's only there for a laugh calm lol. Black shirt refrence has gone over my head. Intresting point actually can we enjoy good things from bad people. Music stylings from michael jackson, Seinfeld (the whole kramer thing), The thick of it. I can say I enjoy early jackson things love a bit of the jackson 5, seinfeld is wicked I don't care what anyone says and The thick of it I have only just watched I thought it was good.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:38 AM GMT, zooo said:
In theory I think you should be able to separate the man from the art, but it doesn't always work like that.
I never really liked Kramer anyway though, so there's no conflict for me there.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:44 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: zooo @ August 30, 2007, 12:38 AMI never really liked Kramer anyway though, so there's no conflict for me there.
Kramer is the worst character, although still has some really good moments.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:46 AM GMT, zooo said:
Yes he has his moments.
But he could slip right out of the cast list and I'd still love Seinfeld just as much.
However if Jerry, Elaine or George had left it would have been a ctcatstrophe.
F**k it, I'll just leave the typo. That's how bad it would have been!
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 4:52 AM GMT, Leevil said:
I love Jerry, George and Elaine, I could listen to there crap for hours. Seinfeld isn't my funniest show by miles, I just love the characters.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 2:53 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 30, 2007, 12:38 AMIn theory I think you should be able to separate the man from the art, but it doesn't always work like that.
It's totally incomprehensible to me that people can't or don't do that. What people do privately is up to them.
And talking of Seinfeld, anyone interested in buying the seasons 1 & 2 box set from me? PM if so.
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:06 PM GMT, David H said:
Anyway, back to the thread.
I didn't bother watching last night's episode as no doubt I would have been bored stiff again. The show reminds me of Blessed. You know, the one where Ben Elton had kids and just had to write about what it was like being a parent and all the hilarious things that happen, like needing a nappy late on at night Or you've just bought a new shirt and the baby is sick over it. What are the chances!
"That's great, Ben. But haven't you forgotton something.......jokes?"
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:31 PM GMT, Walker said:
I didn't think it was too bad. My expectations where pretty low, but it broke right through them. Not spectacular, but not bad. I don't see how it could have been improvised though, the kids seem to be regurgitating things they were told to say, and they did it in that annoying child-like way as if they were 5-year olds ...
On Thursday 30th August 2007 GMT at 3:52 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ August 29, 2007, 9:22 PMit was like watching the real thing which is quite stressful.
Oh good point! I couldn't put my finger on it. Although I enjoyed last night it did stress me out with all the bustle and shouting.
Quote: Walker @ August 30, 2007, 11:31 AMand they did it in that annoying child-like way as if they were 5-year olds
The youngest is five
I thought the oldest kid was great, the youngest was great too. The middle child seemed to be trying to remember what he was supposed to say a little more* but I don't think you could call him a bad actor. They're no way they're as wooden as kids in other sitcoms I can think of.
* To clear up this improv thing - from what I understand the kids are roughly told what to say but they can choose their exact words. So the direction given to them might be "say some naughty words then hit your brother".
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 1:33 AM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I watched last nights one just now and it hasn't changed my mind. I get the attempted subtle jokes but they aren't very funny. They seem funnier because the are so far a few between or being said by a kid.
Not my cup of tea and I don't think I'll watch anymore. The lines/jokes people have mentioned here - are they really that funny?
I find supernanny more amusing and its almost the same thing, but not scripted at all.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:06 AM GMT, danield1000 said:
I liked tonights episode as well. Hugh Dennis played his character very well.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:10 AM GMT, Leevil said:
It was alright tonight, some good lines, but it's very stressful to watch, those kids are a little too realistically bratty, it gives me a headache.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:16 AM GMT, zooo said:
Ben's the only stressful one. I could probably do without him. (Not his fault or acting ability.)
That storyline with the oldest boy's bruises and the little sister asking about them looks like it might be quite good. And doesn't seem out of place, like I thought a more serious storyline would feel.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:19 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Didn't think tonight's was quite as good as the previous two, but then they were removed from the house setting, which I quite like (I want to live there). Still lots of laugh out loud moments though, and Ramona is just freaking brilliant. I want one.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:22 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"When your dead are foxes going to dig up your body like they did to my hamster."
Sorry, but give the little girl an Oscar or a packet of toblerone. Anyway, i enjoyed tonight's but it was not as good as yesterday, some nice character development though.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:24 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Aha, just found this quote from Andy Hamilton.
QuoteWhen the BBC saw the pilot, they thought it would sit quite happily in the bedtime slot and decided to run it more as an event across three consecutive nights on two consecutive weeks - so that is what they commissioned. It's a good slot to launch new comedy because it's far away from the feeding frenzy of the mainstream slots.
So he won't be angry at all. It's intentional and known from the start.
Quote: hotzappa11 @ August 30, 2007, 11:22 PM"When your dead are foxes going to dig up your body like they did to my hamster."
Sorry, but give the little girl an Oscar or a packet of toblerone.
Hear here! (Or here here? Or hear hear? Hmm...)
We should start the Ramona Marquez Fanclub!
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:35 AM GMT, Arakhor said:
Hi all. *waves*
I guessed that Ben was seven or eight because he's in the "I'm invulnerable"/"this weapon destroys the world" mode that I remember being in at that age.
I happen to like it, as it appears to be fairly normal life, rather than ridiculously staged encounters in a family, a la My Family, which is fun, but can get to be too much.
For the record, my favourite characters are Jake and Karen.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:38 AM GMT, zooo said:
Hello you.
I just read the cast list.
Tyger Drew Honey!
Ace.
I wish *I* had a cool name.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:42 AM GMT, Arakhor said:
Well, it might sound cool,but it must get the most unbelievable teasing. I share my surname with one of our previous Prime Ministers and the amount of "fun" that people had with that at school, even years later, was huge.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:45 AM GMT, zooo said:
Good point. Things like this only become cool well above school age.
But, he'd always be able to do that "Tyger Honey?", "Yes darling?" thing with the teachers.
That makes it worthwhile in my view.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:48 AM GMT, Arakhor said:
*rofl*
That would be kind of eerie though. The 11-year-old boy in his school uniform, apparently chatting up the teacher...
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:52 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Hello!
Also, I just noticed that too, zooo. (Ooh, I does rhymez!) Bloody odd name, I must say.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:55 AM GMT, Arakhor said:
Hi Aaron (and Zooo, for that matter).
I'm guessing that either his parents are new age or it's a stage name. It could also be from the scary names department, such as Frank Zappa's infamously named daughter, Moon Unit.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:59 AM GMT, zooo said:
I reckon his parents planned an actor and sent him to stage school at age three.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 4:04 AM GMT, Arakhor said:
Well, on the topic of ridiculous names, Graham Norton's latest show had a lady in her 30s with 44 first names. (That's not a typo.) I think they were actually surnames, as she was apparently named after half a tonne of famous boxers.
What was even more daft was that her brother's full name was identical except for a different first "first name".
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 2:46 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Arakhor @ August 30, 2007, 11:55 PMHi Aaron (and Zooo, for that matter).
I'm guessing that either his parents are new age or it's a stage name. It could also be from the scary names department, such as Frank Zappa's infamously named daughter, Moon Unit.
Or Zowie Bowie. Or any of the children of Bob Geldof/Paula Yates, Chris Martin, etc etc.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 3:25 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Dwezel!
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 4:02 PM GMT, Dave said:
The biggest laugh for me in last night's episode is when Hugh Dennis' daughter said to David Ryall,
"What's it like being old? Is it nice?"
"Beats being dead!"
I wonder if that was improvised. How do you know which bits are improv are which isn't?
And I enjoyed Hugh Dennis' performance.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 4:04 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
most people seem to like outnumbered but i thought it was so bad it was unwatchable. nothing funny happened. i tried to watch saxondale too last night but the same thing - there were no laughs. i tried the visit but that was the same. it wasn't funny. only my opinions.
last week's IT crowd was the first thing i've properly laughed at in a long time. i am hoping for more of the same tonight.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 4:34 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ August 31, 2007, 12:04 PMmost people seem to like outnumbered but i thought it was so bad it was unwatchable. nothing funny happened. i tried to watch saxondale too last night but the same thing - there were no laughs. i tried the visit but that was the same. it wasn't funny. only my opinions.
last week's IT crowd was the first thing i've properly laughed at in a long time. i am hoping for more of the same tonight.
If you look at the start of this thread there is quite a few that don't like it and don't comment any more probably because they stopped watching it so I don't think most people do like it, but rather the people that do discuss it more. I have to agree with most of your points apart from Saxondale which i can watch but it isn't a laugh-a-minute show.
It seems this thing about it being semi-improvised has made it funnier for people too. Its like an allowance for the few jokes there is and the fact that the writer couldn't write proper dialogue. I'll remember to start a rumour that my sitcom is improv if I ever get one made (note: this theory may not be tested).
Also, anyone who has or works with kids will know they all say bizarre and very funny things - its in their nature, they are not trying to be funny.
On Friday 31st August 2007 GMT at 8:49 PM GMT, Walker said:
I wonder if any of these three kids will have future acting careers? It'd be surreal if in 20 years time the little girl was starting a stand up tour just as the kid with curly hair is the lead actor of a new drama film, appears on Friday Night With Frankie Boyle (someone has to replace Ross eventually) and they show the clip of them both in Outnumbered.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 12:27 AM GMT, Rustle T Davis said:
Love the show, but I have to confess that I can't get my head around when it's actually on. I don't know how many episodes there have been, but I've watched three and found them absolutely spellbinding. The kids are naturals... at being kids. Can't wait for tonight's episode.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 12:33 AM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Really enjoyed this, but why the odd three episodes a week thing?
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 2:21 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Rustle T Davis @ September 3, 2007, 8:27 PMLove the show, but I have to confess that I can't get my head around when it's actually on.
You're not alone - the scheduling has been confusing many!
The good news is you haven't missed any episodes yet. There's three to go... one tonight, one tomorrow and one Wednesday. They're all after the news.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ September 3, 2007, 8:33 PMReally enjoyed this, but why the odd three episodes a week thing?
No one seems to know. Even the BBC haven't managed to come out with an explanation.
I initially thought they were trying to bury the show - e.g. get it out the way before the autumn season. I've gone off that theory though as if the BBC thought it was bad they wouldn't have given up so many prime-time 10:30 slots to it.
My current theory is that it's a trial by the BBC to see whether people like consuming series quickly rather than strung across many weeks. With on-demand TV on the way they might be trying to get a better feel for audience behaviour?
Whatever the reason - the show seems to be a success (whether that is down to the scheduling or not I don't know). It won its slot last week against the other channels and has been sticking around the 2.5 million viewers mark - an above average figure for that slot normally.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 4:00 AM GMT, zooo said:
Loved it tonight. I sort of want to buy the dvd already.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 4:08 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Yeah, I'm warming to it. I think if it gets a second series, they'll have the chance to iron it out a bit more and have things run a lot smoother.
On another note, I was reminded of another sitcom tonight, which I'm sure was called 'The Savages' with Marcus Brigstocke, which I remember really liking. Anyway, my point is, I'm sure they "semi-improvised" with the kids in that, can anyone else remember?
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 4:10 AM GMT, zooo said:
Not sure if I remember it...
I liked that thing with Dr Who, I mean Peter Davison, as a middle class dad last year who had troublesome kids too.
What the hell was that...?
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 4:17 AM GMT, Leevil said:
I think I know what you mean? Something like, 'My midlife crises'?
EDIT: "The Complete Guide to Parenting" - Thanks to imdb.com
http://www.sitcom.co.uk/complete_parenting/
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 4:25 AM GMT, Ed Parnell said:
Quote: chipolata @ August 17, 2007, 9:42 AMThis is the first I've heard of this comedy, but the read up sends shivers down my spine. Shows featuring children, or revolving around children, just aren't funny. Anybody remember the dire Ben Elton comedy starring Ardle O'Hanlon? And what about the last few Only Fools and Horses incarnations featuring Delboy's children as a replacement for the late great Uncle Albert. It just didn't work. Children aren't remotely funny, and if a sitcom needs children it should employ dwarves or very short adult actors to play them.
This sounds like a crude version of children say the funniest things. I bet it takes hours to film. Stuff like this doesn't usually work.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 5:39 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Leevil @ September 4, 2007, 12:17 AMI think I know what you mean? Something like, 'My midlife crises'?
EDIT: "The Complete Guide to Parenting" - Thanks to imdb.com
http://www.sitcom.co.uk/complete_parenting/
Thassit! I liked that.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 8:32 PM GMT, Rustle T Davis said:
I must say, I don't actually mind the three episodes a week. I quite like it in fact. Enjoyed last night's show again, and looking forward to the rest. Hope they make another series.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 8:37 PM GMT, Leevil said:
It should be Mon, Wed and Fri, would be nicer.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 8:56 PM GMT, Dave John said:
I think this is a fantastic show - the improv thing really works well and the two younger children are amazing.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 10:56 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Leevil @ September 4, 2007, 12:08 AMYeah, I'm warming to it. I think if it gets a second series, they'll have the chance to iron it out a bit more and have things run a lot smoother.
No. The whole point is that it's not "smooth" because life isn't. IMO, it is absolutely perfect for what it's meant to be.
Quote: Leevil @ September 4, 2007, 12:08 AMOn another note, I was reminded of another sitcom tonight, which I'm sure was called 'The Savages' with Marcus Brigstocke, which I remember really liking. Anyway, my point is, I'm sure they "semi-improvised" with the kids in that, can anyone else remember?
Yes, I remember that one. Co-starred Victoria Hamilton, if I remember rightly. (Ah yes. Here we go.)
Quote: zooo @ September 4, 2007, 12:10 AMI liked that thing with Dr Who, I mean Peter Davison, as a middle class dad last year who had troublesome kids too.
What the hell was that...?
That was genius. I'm surprised anyone but me remembers it though. It passed most people by completely, and from what I remember, those who did see it didn't like it.
I gave it a special award at the first annual BSG awards though!
Might watch it tomorrow.
Quote: Dave John @ September 4, 2007, 4:56 PMI think this is a fantastic show - the improv thing really works well and the two younger children are amazing.
Welcome to the site Dave. Definitely agree with you there. Karen particularly is brilliant.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 11:08 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 4, 2007, 6:56 PM
I gave it a special award at the first annual BSG awards though!
Are the results of that hanging around anywhere?
I've forgotten them.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 11:17 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 4, 2007, 6:56 PMNo. The whole point is that it's not "smooth" because life isn't. IMO, it is absolutely perfect for what it's meant to be.
I disagree, I think they'll find the kids strengths and play to them. Also the narrative story arch thing they're trying to add in feels a little tacked on, but like i said, I'm warming to it and I may even overlook some of these points.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 11:38 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well I've not really thought about the story quite like that, but certainly regarding the kids I think they're perfect. Yes, they could do more with them, but only in that more episodes = more time, and not that they're under-developed or anything now.
On Tuesday 4th September 2007 GMT at 11:45 PM GMT, Walker said:
Damn, tonight's show clashes with Skins ... grrrr.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 1:35 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: zooo @ September 4, 2007, 7:08 PMAre the results of that hanging around anywhere?
I've forgotten them.
Here's our 2006 Awards zooo.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 3:05 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Ramona is just absolutely wonderful.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 4:23 AM GMT, zooo said:
She hugged Aunt Angela!
*sniffle*
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 4:34 AM GMT, Leevil said:
I liked the dinner scene, that WAS improvised and very well.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 4:37 AM GMT, zooo said:
Are you eating or knitting?
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 4:39 AM GMT, Leevil said:
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 2:10 PM GMT, garyd said:
Aidan and I were writing and stuff (arguing-lol) at his dining table whilst this was on so we missed it.
Didn't even know it existed till yesterday!
Any repeat showings?
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 4:54 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Apparently it's already been on BBC One Scotland, so keep your eyes open and it might be on elsewhere.
"... But he doesn't have red hair!"
"I know. His head's on fire."
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 6:58 PM GMT, ossie said:
This is truly the best programme on TV. The kids are magic and parents are so believable - not idots, but not perfect at parenting either.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 8:20 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Hmmm ... I like you. Welcome!
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 9:04 PM GMT, zooo said:
Suuuuurely it'll be repeated again soon.
I'm sure they'll know lots of people only caught on to it half way through and missed the first ones.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 9:10 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Maybe they'll bring out a DVD really quick?
On Wednesday 5th September 2007 GMT at 9:40 PM GMT, zooo said:
With a commentary by Ramona?
yes please.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:19 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I'll second, third, and fourth that idea!
Really sad to see the end of it tonight. Absolutely brilliant last episode (even including the IT-hating boss from The IT Crowd), and certainly didn't disappoint on the Ramona front. She really is amazing!
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:20 AM GMT, zooo said:
Oh that's who he was!
He was quite saucy.
I want the dvd immediately.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:23 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Well I could do you a DVD, but it'd be extras-free!
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:25 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"Am I made out of atoms?"
"Yes."
"Are shadows made out of atoms?"
Hugh Dennis says something sciencey and looks puzzled.
"Are atoms made out of atoms?"
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:25 AM GMT, zooo said:
I'd do ANYTHING for a dvd!
Well, not anything.
But lots!
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:35 AM GMT, puffinpol said:
I really love this too. It is so funny but also touching and at times makes me so glad my children are older. These ones are brilliantly drawn, exaggerated, but true to life at the same time. Such bright children are exhausting and the relentness of parenting comes through not only in the dialogue but in the whole way of filming (as touched on). The agonies of how to best parent are really well illustrated.
Could I borrow Karen for a week?
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:37 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: puffinpol @ September 5, 2007, 11:35 PMCould I borrow Karen for a week?
I'm first, then Zooo, now you.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:42 AM GMT, buzzy said:
I have enjoyed the run of outnumbered,very good comedy.Although I think it is on at a stupid time to be honest.I record it for my 8 year old daughter she loves it! I can't see any reason why it has not been put on at earlier time like 8 or 8.30 in evening.I can't see that it can offend anybody,I mean Jekyll was on at 9.30 for gods sake!
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:43 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I think it's just aimed at parents, not that it has an adult theme or anything.
As we've seen from the comments, it seems to be the parent members of the board who have, generally, appreciated it more.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:48 AM GMT, puffinpol said:
Parents can definitely relate to it. In my family (3 male, 3 female) females LOVE it (aged 10, 15 and 40something). My girls love the kids - whether they're being naughty or coming up with those wonderful questions.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 3:56 AM GMT, buzzy said:
Yes my daughter really engages with the kids when they are on.I can engage with the dad when I try to find the smallest book to read at my kids bedtime so that I can get downstairs to watch the telly!My daughter is only happy for me to read the bedtime story instead of her mum because I put stupid voices on,just like what happened in outnumbered the other night,so I can definitely relate to it.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 4:01 AM GMT, puffinpol said:
It's great when writers pick up on something so commonplace and ordinary - but you know exactly what they mean. I loved all the negotiations with the children - and the logic of their arguments. If Father Christmas can come down the chimney why can't a burglar...
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 11:59 AM GMT, Mark said:
We've had lots of questions in our inbox this morning, way more than normal, about whether there is going to be a DVD so the demand is definitely there - hopefully someone will have the sense to release it soon and commission another series!
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 12:06 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Refer them to me!
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 5:46 PM GMT, mediaboi said:
This thread is the most information I can find on this show on the web.
There seems to be nothing on the BBC and just a small WIKI page.
I understand that the story makes the program suited to be shown on consecutive nights, but does anyone know why this show has had such minimal publicity and been given such an average slot.
It just seems such a good show to be buried, or is that just me?
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 5:51 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Welcome mediaboi, I'd rather it find its on way rather then through tons of publicity, if it really is good then it will grow. Although like so many other good shows, that probably won't happen.
On Thursday 6th September 2007 GMT at 8:16 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: mediaboi @ September 6, 2007, 1:46 PMThis thread is the most information I can find on this show on the web.
Hi. Welcome to the site. Thanks for logging on.
Have you seen our article here? - bit more info about Outnumbered in that.
Quote: mediaboi @ September 6, 2007, 1:46 PMI understand that the story makes the program suited to be shown on consecutive nights, but does anyone know why this show has had such minimal publicity and been given such an average slot.
I think the slot is alright (on the cusp of prime-time) but I know what you're saying. A lot of people have suggested the BBC were trying to bury it.
To be fair to them they did give it some publicity (a few trailers, newspaper interviews with Hugh etc) however I think they've learnt from C4's mistakes, sometimes hyping something up can actually damage rather than help it (e.g. see IT Crowd series 1).
There's now quite a bit of buzz around this programme and it did get some pretty good ratings across the weeks so overall it was actually quite a success. Fingers crossed they'll give it a second series and DVD release so even more people can appreciate it.
On Thursday 13th September 2007 GMT at 8:36 PM GMT, Mav42 said:
Having just read the thread I'll now echo the sentiments of those that stuck with this until the end: it was wonderful. So often I find myself sitting in front of the latest BBC1 pre-watershed family sitcom, shaking my head, wondering if this is all there is - if this is really the best we can currently do with one of sitcom's greatest formats.
And then Outnumbered cropped up, unannounced, and in a slot that couldn't be more apt: 10:35 on a weekday. No grand introduction or pretense of a prime-time billing - the kind of comedy you need to want to watch, to watch.
And on doing so, almost immediately, the handheld camera, absence of a laughter track and grounded, natural dialogue convinced me that there was no formula in play here, no desperation for jokey dialogue, which is so often the downfall of its ailing peers. It is a family sitcom based on a simple principle. That real family life is funny.
No less innovative than the above premise was the choice to ascribe centre stage and freedom to improvise to the youngest children, whose imagination, when met with the logic of the awkward, often despairing parents, became fodder for some of the sitcom's best scenes.
On Thursday 13th September 2007 GMT at 8:40 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well said Mav. And welcome to the board!
On Thursday 13th September 2007 GMT at 8:43 PM GMT, Mav42 said:
Thank-you - said a bit more in the end, accidentally hit post reply too early
On Thursday 13th September 2007 GMT at 9:03 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Welcome Mav, good post.
On Thursday 25th October 2007 GMT at 8:19 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Mav42 @ September 13, 2007, 4:36 PMHaving just read the thread I'll now echo the sentiments of those that stuck with this until the end: it was wonderful.
Good news: the BBC have re-commissioned Outnumbered so we will be getting another series next year.
On Thursday 25th October 2007 GMT at 9:00 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Let's hope they've 'axed' those AWFUL kids...
On Thursday 25th October 2007 GMT at 9:09 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ October 25, 2007, 5:00 PMLet's hope they've 'axed' those AWFUL kids...
*tuts* You can't axe the little girl.
On Thursday 25th October 2007 GMT at 10:05 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Mark @ October 25, 2007, 4:19 PMGood news: the BBC have re-commissioned Outnumbered so we will be getting another series next year.
Yayyyyyyyyyy!
On Thursday 25th October 2007 GMT at 11:49 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ October 25, 2007, 5:09 PM*tuts* You can't axe the little girl.
sack! fire! I'm not picky..
On Friday 26th October 2007 GMT at 1:42 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ October 25, 2007, 6:05 PMYayyyyyyyyyy!
Ditto!
Quote: Frankie Rage @ October 25, 2007, 7:49 PMsack! fire! I'm not picky..
Not Hattie any more then? Moody, just plain old wrong Frankie again?
On Friday 26th October 2007 GMT at 2:05 AM GMT, Rick Skelton said:
|I'm gutted that I missed the first series. I love Hugh Dennis. If anyone recorded it, could you drop me a message if you can do me a copy.
On Friday 26th October 2007 GMT at 2:14 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Hugh Dennis was good but the rest of the cast were absoloutely dire...
Hattie xxx
Aaron:
The only time Frankie is wrong is when he thinks he's wrong...
I'm like a Tory politician... just never wrong...
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 3:55 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
The second series of Outnumbered is currently being filmed.
Chortle story
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 3:58 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Woo hoo!
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 4:02 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Splendid news. It was basically my life.
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 4:02 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 18 2008, 12:58 PM BSTWoo hoo!
One major change to the series however. It's now on BBC Two.
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 4:10 PM GMT, Leevil said:
That's good. I didn't like it's original time slot. Somewhat of a blind spot for me on the tv guide.
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 4:55 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Ian Wolf @ April 18 2008, 1:02 PM BSTOne major change to the series however. It's now on BBC Two.
Not really major at all I wouldn't have said, but yes.
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 6:26 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yay!!!
Can't wait.
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 7:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
zooo, are we gonna still club together and buy us a Ramona Marquez?
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 7:26 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yes!
And then she can talk about having a nit for a pet aaaall day.
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 7:29 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Friday 18th April 2008 GMT at 9:28 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyq6XTkGPPI
Weally!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 3:26 AM GMT, Or Dorking said:
DVD coming soon - and about time too.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 3:33 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Thanks for that - have added it to our merchandise database!
And I guess that means we have a broadcast date for series 2: end of October.
Oh, and of course welcome to the site!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 3:33 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: "or... Dorking!" @ August 5 2008, 12:26 AM BSTDVD coming soon - and about time too.
Are you from Dorking or is that what you do?
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 3:36 AM GMT, Aaron said:
David, don't tease the new members. They don't necessarily know your painful pun nature.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 3:45 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Oh - Maybe I scared him/her off.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:02 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Well this DVD and the new series are definitely worth knowing about - so one can AVOID them at all costs! Awful rubbish, I thought - especially the kids!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:03 AM GMT, Aaron said:
That, Frankie, is why you're an idiot.
It was hilariously funny. Quite possibly the best comedy on British TV throughout the whole of 2007.
Especially the kids.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:04 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 5 2008, 1:03 AM BSTThat, Frankie, is why you're an idiot.
It was hilariously funny. Quite possibly the best comedy on British TV throughout the whole of 2007.
Especially the kids.
You couch potatoes will watch anything!
If that was the best of 2007, I am glad I missed most of the rest!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:07 AM GMT, zooo said:
You are a wazzok Frankie.
Wow. I have not used that word since school. And this is what it took!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:11 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I saw two episodes of 'Outnumbered' and thought it was puerile rubbish - twee and predictable - I guess that's probably why you couch potatoes liked it!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:12 AM GMT, zooo said:
Yes, I only like things I find twee.
Like um... doilies and flower pressing.
And there is no way you could have predicted anything that the little girl said. Sorry!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:13 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Now flower pressing, I could get into that!
Like I say, I just saw the first two episodes, did not find it to my taste and I particularly didn't like the kids.
I didn't like what any of the kids had to say in those episodes I saw.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:13 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ August 5 2008, 1:13 AM BSTNow flower pressing, I could get into that!
That doesn't surprise me.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:16 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Aaron is right about you!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:16 AM GMT, zooo said:
Wassat.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:18 AM GMT, Aaron said:
What about?!
Wazzo(c?)k. Memories!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:18 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Dum de dum de dah.. 
Mostly nice things I believe!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:20 AM GMT, zooo said:
You wazzock.
Yes, it does have a c.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
*writes it down*
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:22 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Sticks and stones Zooo.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:23 AM GMT, zooo said:
Well I hope those poor kids are thinking that after your harsh, harsh words
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:25 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Awful brats! Especially the boy with the curly hair! Six of the best required there!
What I disliked most about the show was the sheer West London middle-classness of it! So-o-o-o predictable..
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:30 AM GMT, zooo said:
He was the least good, but still ace. In my opinion!
I bet you just hate all kids.
What's wrong with the middle classes?? They have every right to be sitcommed!
Although to be fair, I sometimes think if I have to sit through another flipping dull gritty comedy about a working class family of skanks like Shameless I'll top myself.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:36 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Not at all. I used to be one! (a kid) arf! arf!
It was the smug middle-classness of it all that grated most.
I like kids. But I like kids to be kids - and not treated like little adults. I don't think having kids in sitcoms works. They aren't funny for the right reasons. Teenagers maybe, but not kids.
What's wrong with the middle classes?
Gee.. just about everything. The smugness and the 'I'm alright Jack-ness' - pension sorted - old clothes to the charity shop - etc.
Having said that, the middle classes are not as bad as benefit scrounging chavs!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:39 AM GMT, zooo said:
Are you jealous?
They can't help being smug, innit.
The youngest girl was just awesome. Totally just being a kid, not being treated as an adult at all. More so than in any other TV show, as she made up most of her lines herself on the spot.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 4:44 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I'm not jealous of the middle classes, no. I had all that stuff and was surrounded by them for yonks. No they can't help being smug, but I didn't like their smugness and still don't.
Re 'Outnumbered', I can't remember the dialogue. I'll take your word for it, that it was well done, but I don't recall anything but cringing at it! I did make an effort with that show. But it wasn't for me. Maybe when I grow up I'll like it ... like cabbage?
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 2:39 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 5 2008, 1:30 AM BSTAlthough to be fair, I sometimes think if I have to sit through another flipping dull gritty comedy about a working class family of skanks like Shameless I'll top myself.
Quote: Frankie Rage @ August 5 2008, 1:36 AM BSTWhat's wrong with the middle classes?
Gee.. just about everything. The smugness and the 'I'm alright Jack-ness' - pension sorted - old clothes to the charity shop - etc.
You're a weirdo! How is trying to do something helpful 'smug'?
(This should really be in the General Discussion forum now.)
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 9:41 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
The middle-classes don't take their old clothes to charity shops to help, silly! Whatever gave you that idea?
Stick it in whatever thread you like, old bean.
Sorry, that's rude. What I meant was, please redirect my posts to another thread if you wish, but I'm all done here!!!
Cheers, mate! Frankie xxx
P.S. Of all the classes, I think I prefer the upper classes (as long as they have gainful employment!!!) Fx
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, Or Dorking said:
Quote: David Chapman @ August 5 2008, 12:33 AM BSTAre you from Dorking or is that what you do?
I live many miles from Dorking and I don't Dork (intentionally).
In the last episode when she was leaving home that was one of the places where she said she may be going.
I only saw the last episode of the series but I recorded it and I've watched it many times - it's always as funny as the first time. I hope the other episodes are as good. I was surprised that the BBC didn't repeat the series but I suppose there was no room because Graham Norton was on every soddin' night with "Strictly come this and whatever else". Look out for "Strictly come watching paint dry" and repeats of "F**k off, I'm a hairy woman".
Anyway, ordered the DVD and looking forward to the new series.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 1:29 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Ah, the last episode was probably the weakest of the lot I think.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 2:30 AM GMT, Or Dorking said:
Well, that's good to know. If the other episodes are better than the last, I think the DVD will be worth every penny.
Sorry about my rant before but the schedules are filled with so much dross and when anything decent comes along the BBC seems to shelve it. I exclude the documentaries which are usually excellent and those in HD, spectacular.
On Thursday 7th August 2008 GMT at 2:35 AM GMT, roscoff said:
I didn't expect to like this but did. Short but accurate.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:01 PM GMT, Mark said:
I'm very pleased to spot in the schedules that the first series of Outnumbered is getting a repeat soon (I guess to get people geared up for the finished, but not yet scheduled series two).
For those interested, this repeat run starts on Saturday 23rd on BBC4 (then continues on Sunday, Monday...)
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:02 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Woo hoo!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 9:04 PM GMT, zooo said:
Excellent!
Still doing it over one week, then.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 12:03 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
At least it gets it over with!
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 12:07 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: zooo @ August 15 2008, 6:04 PM BSTExcellent!
Still doing it over one week, then.
Wasn't it 3 episodes over 2 weeks? That's what I remember.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 12:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Frankie Rage @ August 15 2008, 9:03 PM BSTAt least it gets it over with!
Hush, fool!
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 12:14 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
you know me so we-e-e-lll!
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 12:16 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ August 15 2008, 9:07 PM BSTWasn't it 3 episodes over 2 weeks? That's what I remember.
Correct. Tuesday - Thursday, then Monday - Wednesday.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:47 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I'm now going to use this opportunity to post this link because it still find it funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyq6XTkGPPI
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:52 AM GMT, Aaron said:
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:00 AM GMT, Finck said:
Ooooo. That's so cute!
I did that, too, when I was little. I was heading for Tyrol, though. Had it all planned out.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:02 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"... Dorking." lol
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 1:38 PM GMT, Mark said:
In an interview with Chortle, Andy Hamilton talks about the new series of Outnumbered. He says: "We've made it and handed it in to BBC One and it will be going out at 9pm on Saturdays from mid-November."
Which is good news.... so not only a better time slot (although Saturday is still a bit weird), but also they won't be repeating the bad idea of putting episodes out on subsequent nights.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 1:48 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
According to that article, it seems like it was partly Hamilton's idea for the show to be broadcast in the way it first was, because that was how "Bedtime" was broadcast and it also avoided the prime time schedules.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 2:24 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Mark @ September 19 2008, 10:38 AM BSTbut also they won't be repeating the bad idea of putting episodes out on subsequent nights.
I really liked that.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 2:31 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
So did I.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 4:24 PM GMT, zooo said:
I liked it for me, I didn't think it was a great idea for the show.
I just don't know if I can wait until November. I neeeeeed it now!
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 5:10 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 8:37 PM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
I can wait.
On Friday 19th September 2008 GMT at 8:39 PM GMT, zooo said:
You're always there, piping up!
Quite comforting really.
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 1:02 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: zooo @ September 19 2008, 5:39 PM BST
You're always there, piping up!
Quite comforting really.
glad to be of service!Anyway. we'll meet at the Xmas do - that'll be a treat for you!!!
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 1:03 AM GMT, zooo said:
Oh crikey.
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 1:04 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Quote: zooo @ September 19 2008, 10:03 PM BSTOh crikey.
I'll be wearing my 'Outnumbered' Tee and pink leggings!
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 1:15 AM GMT, zooo said:
What a coincidence, that's what I'm wearing!
On Saturday 20th September 2008 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, Frankie Rage said:
Imagine having a dad like me!
Very embarassing!
My poor boys.. (and wife..)
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 2:23 AM GMT, MartinJSUK said:
I did mean to watch the rerun, as I remember it being pretty good. Things like keeping a nit as a pet (and then another nit, so it doesn't get lonely) and "but I'm your ONLY niece" showed real wit, and the unfortunate situations the dad found himself in at work ("it's just bad luck that she actually WAS pregnant") were great stuff. Still not sure what the perfect timeslot for it would be, and I don't know if moving it to BBC2 is a merely cautious approval, but I really liked it. And I don't have kids.
On Sunday 4th October 2009 GMT at 5:09 AM GMT, Tim Walker said:
It's a great advert for British comedy this show. Glad you enjoy it.
Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin are both veteran comedy writers. Writing as a duo for TV they are probably best-known otherwise for writing the semi-topical newsroom sitcom Drop The Dead Donkey. Andy has written and performed a fair bit of great stuff for radio as well, plus he usually turns up every year on Have I Got News For You. A very funny man.
As far as I know there will be a series three, but I've yet to hear word of any definite commission (cue Aaron to correct me).
On Sunday 4th October 2009 GMT at 5:21 AM GMT, AndreaLynne said:
I finally acquired this and have started watching it. I absolutely love it. It reminds me a lot what can happen with my own kids from time to time.
On Monday 5th October 2009 GMT at 3:50 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Tim: Yes. http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/outnumbered/
On Monday 5th October 2009 GMT at 3:50 AM GMT, Tim Walker said:
On Monday 5th October 2009 GMT at 3:52 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Actually, I just noticed the note at the bottom of the page that a third series is still uncertain. But I'm 99% sure that there will be.
On Monday 5th October 2009 GMT at 3:53 AM GMT, Tim Walker said:
It would be an absolute travesty if there weren't, frankly.
On Monday 5th October 2009 GMT at 3:54 AM GMT, Aaron said:
With the other commissions I've had word of, I can't believe that there won't be one.