How Not To Live Your Life - Series 1
On Thursday 27th September 2007 GMT at 3:15 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/how_not_to_live_your_life/
Coming to BBC Three, at 11:30 at night. Bit late don't you think?
His shorts on the Paramount Comedy Channel are very good. This seems like an extended version. I look forward to it.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 8:56 AM GMT, ajp29 said:
This looks miles better than most of the ouput of BBC3 hopefully it will be.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 1:27 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
That's really good.
Edited by Aaron.
On Friday 28th September 2007 GMT at 3:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Actually, it's just a pilot I think but I've read somewhere it's getting a full series.
Edited by Aaron.
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 4:31 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I'm bumping this because I just found out it begins on August 12th at 10.30 PM.
From www.browneyedboy.com
By the way, can this be moved to the sitcom forum now? What with it being one, heh.
Edited by Aaron.
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 4:48 PM GMT, zooo said:
Moved. On your say so! It better be a sitcom...
Phwoar, Dan Two Hats Clark is a very sexy biscuit.
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 4:56 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Nice - looking forward to this.
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 5:23 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Ooh, new clip: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=91p_hvdDRmY
And a cute puppy.
P.S. Thank you zooo.
Edited by Aaron.
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 5:33 PM GMT, zooo said:
Haha!
It's funny!
Phew.
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 8:50 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Yep! Looks like there's a purple patch of funny stuff that's coming up.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 4:48 AM GMT, Aaron said:
SITCOM: How Not to Live Your Life
On: BBC Three
Date: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Time: 22:20 to 22:50
Home Sweet Home.
Dan Clark. Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts. Don's overactive imagination is always in full flow in the form of quick fire fantasy sequences as he imagines what he would really like to say. Don discovers he's been left a house by his recently deceased grandmother, only to find out it has huge back payments and a strange man who won't leave. He decides to get a lodger to help with the rent - the girl he was in love with as a teenager.
On Monday 11th August 2008 GMT at 6:28 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Would I be right in thinking this is just Run Lola Run as a sitcom?
On Monday 11th August 2008 GMT at 11:49 PM GMT, Mexter said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 3 2008, 1:48 AM BSTSITCOM: How Not to Live Your Life
On: BBC Three
Date: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Time: 22:20 to 22:50
Home Sweet Home.
Dan Clark. Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts. Don's overactive imagination is always in full flow in the form of quick fire fantasy sequences as he imagines what he would really like to say. Don discovers he's been left a house by his recently deceased grandmother, only to find out it has huge back payments and a strange man who won't leave. He decides to get a lodger to help with the rent - the girl he was in love with as a teenager.
That's just the same as the pilot, right? Or hs it been re-filmed, I don't remember anything about "a strange man who won't leave" though...
On Monday 11th August 2008 GMT at 11:51 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Watch it and find out. 
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:51 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
It looks shite . . .
I miss good sitcoms.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:52 AM GMT, zooo said:
Don't prejudge!!
Remember how we had a go at you for prejudging Lab Rats?!
Hasn't that taught you anyth... oh.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:54 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 12:51 AM BSTIt looks shite . . .
I miss good sitcoms.
If you miss them how do you know they're good?
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:58 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Mexter @ August 11 2008, 8:49 PM BSTThat's just the same as the pilot, right? Or hs it been re-filmed, I don't remember anything about "a strange man who won't leave" though...
If only there was a website out there which you could find out more about British sitcoms on
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/how_not_to_live_your_life/
It isn't the same as the pilot. The pilot was a bit rubbish but this full series is a definite step up - I think it's going to be a big hit (last time I made that prediction was for The Inbetweeners, and that went massive)
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:59 AM GMT, zooo said:
All down to Mark!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:58 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 12:51 AM BSTIt looks shite . . .
I miss good sitcoms.
Please watch it, then say its shite. Please Seefacts; please . . .
Youre pre-emptive shites litter this site like, well shite on a pavement. Thats been well shit on. I'm not saying I think this will be good; but then I haven't seen it.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:59 PM GMT, Aaron said:
He's a bitter old man.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 4:38 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 12 2008, 12:58 PM BSTPlease watch it, then say its shite. Please Seefacts; please . . .
Shat on.
Sorry that's Aaron's job.
I mean.... er
Hmmm let's edit that again.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 4:41 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Way hey!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:03 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 12 2008, 12:58 PM BSTPlease watch it, then say its shite. Please Seefacts; please . . .
No.
Trailers are there to get you interested. It didn't. It showed it to look shit.
And I'm rarely wrong in terms how I perceive the trailer, compared to my opinion of when it goes out.
So no. I'm not going to watch it. I've seen enough to know I'll hate it.
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 12:59 PM BSTHe's a bitter old man.
Just bitter, not old!
There's five clips on Youtube. It was badly acted and needless whimsical, and quite dull.
So, to some up, it'll be shit in my opinion and I'll not be watching.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:06 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:03 PM BSTNo.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:09 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:03 PM BSTSo no. I'm not going to watch it. I've seen enough to know I'll hate it.
Not even one episode?
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:10 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 2:09 PM BSTNot even one episode?
Life is precious, Aaron.
I'm not wasting half an hour.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:11 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:03 PM BSTNo.
Trailers are there to get you interested. It didn't. It showed it to look shit.
And let us not forget, Dan Clark did use to be a part of the very shit 'Electric Eel' sketch show team. Responsible for the 'Estate Agents'. Which was thorough cobblers. However, I hope this new show is decent and wish him all the very best. Even though he was in 'Electric Eel'. Who were shit.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:13 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:10 PM BSTLife is precious, Aaron.
I'm not wasting half an hour.
no your time would be much better spent posting on here, wouldn't it.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:18 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: jdubya @ August 12 2008, 2:13 PM BSTno your time would be much better spent posting on here, wouldn't it.
Yeah, because I find this enjoyable and I can (not literally) write at the same time. And listen to music.
So that's 3 levels in which it's better than watching some second write sitcom.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:24 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:10 PM BSTLife is precious, Aaron.
I'm not wasting half an hour.
We already noticed that you can't be bothered to take the time to shave.
No, but seriously, at least give it one episode. You've pre-judged others but then given it a chance on broadcast.
Quote: jdubya @ August 12 2008, 2:13 PM BSTno your time would be much better spent posting on here, wouldn't it.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:27 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:18 PM BST... it's better than watching some second write sitcom.
second 'write' sitcom? Is there a Dr Freud in the house?!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:29 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: john lucas 101 @ August 12 2008, 2:27 PM BSTsecond 'write' sitcom? Is there a Dr Freud in the house?!
Ha!
I always do stuff like that.
If I don't read through, I find I swap words for similar sounding, but totally wrong ones.
'second rate'.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:30 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Very we-vealing!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:29 PM BSTIf I don't read through, I find I swap words for similar sounding, but totally wrong ones.
You strange, strange man.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:38 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 2:36 PM BSTYou strange, strange man.
It's really annoying. I can never trust what I've written first off.
It's because I type quite quickly. I miss words out or sub words with different ones. Sadly I can't think of any examples.
The sort of thing I would do - instead of typing 'I'm going to the shop for my tea tonight' I'd type 'I'm going to the shape for my tonight'.
Most irritating.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:39 PM GMT, Aaron said:
You've not been typing for long enough!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:40 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 2:39 PM BSTYou've not been typing for long enough!
In what respect? Years in my life?
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:41 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I dunno. Probably?
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:42 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 2:41 PM BSTI dunno. Probably?
Doubt it. I learnt to type when I was about 6. And, and this is solely to boast (shock horror from Seefacts!!), I can type the alphabet in about 2.5 seconds.
It's more down to the fact I'm a big spaz.
Still doesn't change the fact I'm not watching the show.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:45 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Comedy wimp!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 5:46 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 2:45 PM BSTComedy wimp!
I don't know what that means, but I'm laughing.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 6:21 PM GMT, Chopz said:
Unbelievable - something half-good is coming out on BBC3!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 6:22 PM GMT, Aaron said:
BBC Three*
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 6:23 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
You are a mean taskmaster, you are.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 6:58 PM GMT, Chopz said:
That is really pedantic. But does re-assure me that I was correct in a previous assertion that Aaron is one of my favourite BSGers!
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 7:54 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Seefacts @ August 12 2008, 2:03 PM BSTNo.
Trailers are there to get you interested. It didn't. It showed it to look shit.
And I'm rarely wrong in terms how I perceive the trailer, compared to my opinion of when it goes out.
So no. I'm not going to watch it. I've seen enough to know I'll hate it.
ooohh!!! Here's your handbag. No need to be so abrupt in your reply there, it was only a bit of light hearted kicking. Bitch. That was also. A joke. Mmm. Short sentances.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 12:21 AM GMT, Ben said:
Quote: john lucas 101 @ August 12 2008, 2:11 PM BSTResponsible for the 'Estate Agents'. Which was thorough cobblers.
I like The Estate Agents. A lot!
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 1:46 AM GMT, Mexter said:
Seems to just be a remake of the original pilot, the new character of the carer seems to be the only addition, otherwise much the same.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 1:57 AM GMT, zooo said:
A couple of the jokes fell flat, but overall that was ace.
MUCH better than almost all of the recent new comedies I've seen.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 2:02 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Overall I found the show enjoyable apart from some of the jokes falling flat especially with the old lady. The last scene was just uncalled for. The sex though was funny as was the "The 5 things Dom wants to do to Karl." Oh, and Sinead Moynihan is cute.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 2:05 AM GMT, zooo said:
I think the new flatmate was on Hollyoaks...?
As an incestuous sister?
She was much better in this though, so maybe it's actually a different person.
Probably is.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 2:20 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: zooo @ August 12 2008, 11:05 PM BSTI think the new flatmate was on Hollyoaks...?
As an incestuous sister?
She was much better in this though, so maybe it's actually a different person.
Probably is.
Yeah, that's her.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 3:33 AM GMT, David H said:
Seefacts, you were right not to watch. Dire.
Why does everything on BBC3 feel as though they've not bothered script-editing? It's just one bad joke after another.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 3:55 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Blimey. Not sure what to make of that. The "5 things" and imagination bits are a bit weird for my liking. Didn't like it to start with, but was really funny towards the end. I have a feeling it'll grow on me. Looking forward to next week's episode.
Also, Niky Wardley is beautiful.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:03 AM GMT, zooo said:
Is that the boss or the flatmate?
Or the old woman?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:05 AM GMT, Aaron said:
The boss!
The one who was in The Catherine Tate Show and stuff.
The flatmate's the one out of Drop Dead Gorgeous.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:06 AM GMT, zooo said:
Oh Tate, I was wondering what she was off.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:08 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm good with faces, me.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:11 AM GMT, zooo said:
I can do men better than women. For example right now, a few hours after watching it, I absolutely cannot remember two distinct people for the boss and the flatmate. Just one brunette woman.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:18 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 13 2008, 1:11 AM BSTI can do men better than women. For example right now, a few hours after watching it, I absolutely cannot remember two distinct people for the boss and the flatmate. Just one brunette woman.
Well to be fair, both were sporting that immensely annoying long fringe thing, and the flatmate didn't have any particularly clear full-face shots (oo blimey).
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:20 AM GMT, zooo said:
You can tell Aaron's about to go to bed, he's getting extra dirty.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:20 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm good with faces of either sex though. Awful with names and dates though. Have no idea how old my parents are, or what years they were born. 
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:20 AM GMT, zooo said:
My parents don't want me to know that.
Can't blame 'em!
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ August 13 2008, 1:20 AM BSTYou can tell Aaron's about to go to bed, he's getting extra dirty.
Quote: zooo @ August 13 2008, 1:20 AM BSTMy parents don't want me to know that.
Can't blame 'em!
Haha!
ANYWAY. We're getting off-topic now.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:22 AM GMT, zooo said:
How old's Dan Clark. That's the question.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:25 AM GMT, Aaron said:
32, apparently.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1144458/
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:35 AM GMT, zooo said:
Yum.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 10:33 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 12 2008, 3:22 PM BSTBBC Three*
BBC three.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 11:33 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Godot Taxis @ August 13 2008, 7:33 AM BSTBBC three.
'Fraid not. The branding graphic is the only lowercase instance. All copy, press releases, etc, are capitalised.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 11:36 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
You left off the TV bit then, you c**t.
BBC Three TV
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 11:39 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Godot Taxis @ August 13 2008, 8:36 AM BSTYou left off the TV bit then, you c**t.
BBC Three TV
'Fraid not.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 11:49 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Aaron, your logic is skewed since most people have never seen a press release from BBC three. It would seem appropriate to refer to the show using the styling conventions of the channel itself, which calls itself BBC three TV.
Or are we supposed to refer to Dave on this forum as David?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 12:01 PM GMT, Aaron said:
AFAIK, the TV suffix is only ever spoken - when in conjunction with promotion of their web presence. Which is only a very small percentage of the time.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/faq/ as a good example of the channel's usage of its own name.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 12:02 PM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
I'll have a look when I'm dead. Thanks.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 12:05 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Godot Taxis @ August 13 2008, 9:02 AM BSTI'll have a look when I'm dead. Thanks.
Will that be before or after the next time you tune in to BBC Three?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 12:20 PM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Funnily enough, death figures in a disproportionate number of BBC three shows. All those 'Don't Eat that, you silly bastard!' and 'You're working Class so your kid's will die' type of programmes.
Although when you make it to old age thanks to the channel's health consciousness, you'll just have the piss taken out of you by a ballbag like Dan Clark.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 12:21 PM GMT, Marc P said:
I just think it's great that more actors are being given the chance to write their own shows.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 1:05 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Niky Wardley you and I know.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 1:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Pardon, Marc?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 1:20 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
I haven't seen this show yet, but knowing BBC3, it'll be on another five hundred times before the end of the year. So, plenty of time.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 1:23 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 10:18 AM BSTPardon, Marc?
It's what her agent sings whenever you mention her name.
Think Abba
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 2:58 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I thought this was pretty bad. Dan Clarke seemed thoroughly unlikeable and I doubt very much whether I'm going to want to spend the next six weeks in his company. The central conceit was mildly intriguiing, but it's been done before in Run Lola Run and Shaun of the Dead. All in all a charmless show with a charmless central character.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 3:46 PM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 1:08 AM BSTI'm good with faces, me.
How many have you got?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 3:57 PM GMT, jdubya said:
loved it. Thought there was a bit of needless farce, but then there was a good payoff to it. I think it's a really nice original idea well executed.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:02 PM GMT, Marc P said:
One thing I noticed was that the woman who played the Abby character didn't strike me as a comedy actress. I don't know if it was her timing or if it was deliberate, that she was a normal woman in a crowd of oddballs. The Boss was played kind of straight but she still exuded comic sensibilities to me. So much so I didn't even notice the underwear.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:03 PM GMT, zooo said:
Maybe that's what coming from Hollyoaks does for you.
(She did have some nice underwear.)
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:05 PM GMT, jdubya said:
A lot of suspender belts.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:09 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
I thought this could have been better. I didn't like the way it looked visually and I can't imagine I'd ever be bothered about the main character. Maybe with time...?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:14 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Marc P @ August 13 2008, 10:23 AM BSTIt's what her agent sings whenever you mention her name.
Think Abba
Nope, not a clue. Anyway.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:15 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: jdubya @ August 13 2008, 1:05 PM BSTA lot of suspender belts.
Two different characters flashing theirs suspender belts and calling the lead a sex god. Must be nice to write your own material and have the sexiest women you can find act out your fantasies for you.
I tried it with she who must be delayed but she's not interested in carp fishing.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:16 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: chipolata @ August 13 2008, 11:58 AM BSTI thought this was pretty bad. Dan Clarke seemed thoroughly unlikeable and I doubt very much whether I'm going to want to spend the next six weeks in his company. The central conceit was mildly intriguiing, but it's been done before in Run Lola Run and Shaun of the Dead. All in all a charmless show with a charmless central character.
Re his being unlikeable, that was the whole point of the show. As his Nan said, he's a dickhead. I think that the draw is probably meant to be what the others have to go through?
Quote: Marc P @ August 13 2008, 1:15 PM BSTTwo different characters flashing theirs suspender belts and calling the lead a sex god.
Two? I only noticed the (incredibly sexy) boss. Who else was that naked?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:21 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 1:16 PM BSTRe his being unlikeable, that was the whole point of the show. As his Nan said, he's a dickhead. I think that the draw is probably meant to be what the others have to go through?
Two? I only noticed the (incredibly sexy) boss. Who else was that naked?
She wasn't naked but the sequence in the bar with another woman. 'I think you are a prick but I want to have sex with you' bit. She leapt on his lap and flashed her suspenders.
I don't know why, but I am a comedy purist, I notice these details.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:24 PM GMT, zooo said:
That was just his imagination though wasn't it?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:24 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 1:16 PM BSTRe his being unlikeable, that was the whole point of the show. As his Nan said, he's a dickhead. I think that the draw is probably meant to be what the others have to go through?
But there has to be something you care about. For example David Brent is a dick head but there is something so sad and deluded about him, you end up caring.
Jill in Nighty Night is a truly awful person, but she's pantomine and bad that you want to see what happens to her - even if it's her comeuppance.
I didn't feel anything for this character.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:26 PM GMT, zooo said:
So far, I only like his character becasue he was funny (most of the time) I don't feel sorry for him yet, or care about him for any other reasons. Maybe that'll come along after the first episode.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:26 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: zooo @ August 13 2008, 1:24 PM BSTThat was just his imagination though wasn't it?
It's all his imagination Zooo, he's the writer. I think the boundaries got blurred in his own mind. Lol.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:27 PM GMT, zooo said:
Noo, I just mean, of course in the character's imagination every woman would find him sexy, it's only one woman who has actually said he was sexy.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:30 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Yes and he had her wearing clothing from Agent Provacteur (ahem) when she said it. I mean fair play to the man.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:31 PM GMT, zooo said:
Definitely.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:06 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 1:16 PM BSTRe his being unlikeable, that was the whole point of the show. As his Nan said, he's a dickhead. I think that the draw is probably meant to be what the others have to go through?
Unlikeable characters have a long and honourable tradition in the British sitcom, and you could argue that some of our greatest creations have been pretty challenging individuals (Partridge, Brent, Rigsby). However, they were all three dimesional rounded characters whom we came to care about through brilliant writing and performances, that showed us the pathos behind the horror.
This guy's just a two-dimesional arse, and I don't particularly want to spend any more time with him over the coming weeks. Sure, the show was snappy and moved along at a zippy pace, but there was no depth to it. It was all flash and no substance. In other words, another duffer from BBC Three.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:11 PM GMT, zooo said:
Like I say, maybe in the next few episodes we'll see more three dimensional...ness to him.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:13 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: zooo @ August 13 2008, 2:11 PM BSTLike I say, maybe in the next few episodes we'll see more three dimensional...ness to him.
Oooh, zooo, such an innocent young girl. What are we going to do with you?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:19 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Let her watch comedy without being a big pre-judgemental poo?
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:21 PM GMT, zooo said:
Well, this IS the first sitcom I've ever watched.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:37 PM GMT, jdubya said:
I shall actually enjoy it more knowing you're not watching Chip.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:40 PM GMT, Marc P said:
There was something about it that reminded me a bit about Respectable. I'll watch it again and see if I can work out what it is.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 6:17 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: jdubya @ August 13 2008, 2:37 PM BSTI shall actually enjoy it more knowing you're not watching Chip.
I'm like a canary, when I stop watching the nation soon follows. Needless to say, it won't get a second series so make the most of it.
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 2:19 PM BSTLet her watch comedy without being a big pre-judgemental poo?
These forums would have about three posts on if we cut down the pre-judgemental pooing.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 7:20 PM GMT, steve by any other name said:
I thought the set up was ridiculous and took a lot of overlooking. Just can't see how his 96 year old grandmother who was mad and couldn't move could get a mortgage in the first place, let alone be able to pass on the debt.
And some of the acting was pretty dire.
That said, I laughed out loud a lot. Guiltily at him threatening the puppy and ashamedly at him weeing on her desk.
Funnier than a lot of stuff I think, certainly at first viewing. I have noticed that Not Going Out looses a lot for me on subsequent watching, although I loved the first series the first time I saw it.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 7:40 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: steve by any other name @ August 13 2008, 4:20 PM BSTJust can't see how his 96 year old grandmother who was mad and couldn't move could get a mortgage in the first place
What makes you think she got it at any point recently? Looked like a bloody big house, so would take an age to pay off.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 8:47 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
Yes, the mortgage bit was a tad confusing. Most mortgages are over 25 years. So she would have taken it out as a 71 year old. Also most mortgages are paid off on the death of the holder, usually by compulsary life insurance. If the property still didn't belong fully to the occupier at their death (like maybe the property was re-mortgaged as one of those schemes where the occupier can live in the property until death but gets an allowance) it's unlikely - if not impossible - that it would be inherited by another party. It would revert back to the mortagage company.
But I'm not a financial advisor....just pedantic about details like that.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 8:50 PM GMT, Aaron said:
What the flippin' Jesus? Can you people not just watch something?!
I would hate to be any of you lot, I really would. The inability to watch something is quite depressing.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 8:54 PM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 5:50 PM BST
I would hate to be any of you lot, I really would. The inability to watch something is quite depressing.
Well you're not. You're you! For what that's worth.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 9:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm not sure if that's any better or worse.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 10:58 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I'm not sure how i feel after that. I agree the unlikeableness of the character is an issue with me. I think there is a difference between doing unlikeable things (Jill from Nighty Night) and just having unlikeable characteristics. But I'll be watching next week. Some funny moments indeed.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 11:40 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Jill was both of those!
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 12:58 AM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 8:40 PM BSTJill was both of those!
I didn't find her as annoying as Don. She was just quite dark.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 4:28 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Bottom meets Billy Liar, but less funny than either.
Dan Clark can't write or act comedy. Or even f**k by the looks of it.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 12:03 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Godot Taxis @ August 14 2008, 1:28 AM BST
Dan Clark can't write or act comedy. Or even f**k by the looks of it.
Seriously, that quote should go on the front of the DVD.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 2:10 PM GMT, chipolata said:
How come it's Dan Clark's How Not To Live Your Life and not just How Not To Live Your Life? It's a teensy bit egomaniacal to stick your name in front of the show (even Seefacts wouldn't do that). Also risky if the show goes tits up.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 2:17 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
Also he's not the only Dan Clark. I know one. Actually I know two, but one, I presume, is dead now.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 2:19 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ August 14 2008, 11:17 AM BSTAlso he's not the only Dan Clark. I know one. Actually I know two, but one, I presume, is dead now.
The dead one should think himself lucky that he won't be associated with this turd of a sitcom.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 2:39 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Did you watch it chip?
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 2:41 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Marc P @ August 14 2008, 11:39 AM BSTDid you watch it chip?
I certainly did, Mister P.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 2:44 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: chipolata @ August 14 2008, 11:41 AM BSTI certainly did, Mister P.
Just didn't catch the title?
Actually he did distance himself from the character mind by calling him Don instead of his own incredibly different name of Dan.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:15 PM GMT, Agnes Guano said:
A great big pile of cack. I can't believe stuff like this is able to get a whole series.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:36 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Isn't Guano itself a big pile of cack???
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:38 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Marc P @ August 14 2008, 2:36 PM BSTIsn't Guano itself a big pile of cack???
You're in a feisty mood today. Latest Doctors script not going well?
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:42 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Look it up chippy.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:45 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Marc P @ August 14 2008, 2:42 PM BSTLook it up chippy.
I did: "Agrssive, excitable, touchy."
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:46 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Not the word Chippy, the word Guano!
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:49 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Marc P @ August 14 2008, 2:46 PM BSTNot the word Chippy, the word Guano!
Don't keep putting that smiley face after everything. It's beginning to freak me out. Like your posts are being endorsed by a Hari Krishner.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:50 PM GMT, Marc P said:
It's because I type in the fast reply box and that's the only one I know how to do from there apart from the upside down one. 
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:52 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Off topic, but how much does an episode of Doctors cost to make?
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:53 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Judging by what they pay the writers - about two hundred and fifty pounds an ep! Actually I am not sure but I will endeavour to find out. Very tight budgets though.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:53 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: chipolata @ August 14 2008, 2:52 PM BSTOff topic, but how much does an episode of Doctors cost to make?
Slightly more than a pack of Skips.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:54 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 14 2008, 2:53 PM BSTSlightly more than a pack of Skips.
I know which I'd prefer and I don't even know what Skips are.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 5:58 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 6:26 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 14 2008, 2:58 PM BST
Did everyone eat them by leaving each 'crisp' on your tongue for a while first, or was it just me? They made my fingers smell fishy.
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 6:33 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ August 14 2008, 3:26 PM BSTThey made my fingers smell fishy.
Sure that wasn't just your girlfriend at the time?
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 6:43 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ August 14 2008, 3:26 PM BSTDid everyone eat them by leaving each 'crisp' on your tongue for a while first, or was it just me?
Yep, that's the customary way!
On Thursday 14th August 2008 GMT at 8:50 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
I really enjoyed this. Watched it the other night!
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:43 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Bit of a poor man's 'Peep Show' this show....
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:53 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Other than it's on British TV and features a man as a main character, I fail to see the similarity?
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 2:59 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 11:53 AM BSTOther than it's on British TV and features a man as a main character, I fail to see the similarity?
A very, very poor man's Peep Show then.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
You're making even less sense than usual. Congratulations.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:13 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Surely a very very poor man can't afford a peep show, not at today's prices.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:24 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I haven't been to one for ages, but peep shows don't cost that much. Aren't they coin operated? So the most you'll need is two pounds.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:26 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ahem. Back on topic now please.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:28 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I'd rather discuss peep shows. The ones I've seen the women look so monumentally bored and the booths smell awful. Still able to knock one out though.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:35 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: chipolata @ August 15 2008, 12:28 PM BSTI'd rather discuss peep shows. The ones I've seen the women look so monumentally bored and the booths smell awful. Still able to knock one out though.
Then you'd better head on over to the General Discussion forum.
"Please avoid going off-topic in this forum."
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:36 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 11:53 AM BSTOther than it's on British TV and features a man as a main character, I fail to see the similarity?
It attempts the same style of humour. Instead of using the inner voice monologue it uses the "'x' number of things not to do..." device to try and make a similar style of humour. And there's something of the Jeremy about the main character, though not played as subtly.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:50 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Interesting... I'll have to see what episode two is like then.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:54 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Absolutely. Not trying to rubbish it after one episode, there were some funny moments, so I'm interested in how the series will progress.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 3:57 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I meant more of to see if I can see anything of the Peep Show-ness which you're describing, because I can't think of it in episode 1 at all. I'll be watching the whole series either way.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:02 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
It's just an impression I got of the style of humour it's trying to achieve. Nothing wrong with that, of course. Perhaps it's because Peep Show is my current favourite that I (in my paranoid way) see everything else as pretenders to the throne.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:15 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ August 15 2008, 12:36 PM BSTIt attempts the same style of humour. Instead of using the inner voice monologue it uses the "'x' number of things not to do..." device to try and make a similar style of humour. And there's something of the Jeremy about the main character, though not played as subtly.
Sort of Jeremy without the charm.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:16 PM GMT, zooo said:
I didn't see any Peep Show similarities either.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:18 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
I did see a Jeremy/Don similarity; completely selfish, just after a shag, cash, etc.
It's a hard character to portray without them becoming tedious or dislikeable.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:19 PM GMT, zooo said:
Jeremy has tooonnnnnns of insecurities and patheticness. I haven't seen any of that from Dan/Don yet.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 4:25 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ August 15 2008, 1:18 PM BSTI did see a Jeremy/Don similarity; completely selfish, just after a shag, cash, etc.
Not that there have ever been any other characters or people like that ever.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 6:08 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 12:00 PM BSTYou're making even less sense than usual. Congratulations.
Easy Aaron, I was just saying its so much of a poor man's Peep Show that its nothing like Peep Show. I agree with you.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 6:20 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ahhhh, ok. Then you are forgiven.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 6:27 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 3:20 PM BSTAhhhh, ok. Then you are forgiven.
Cool, the bite marks will go in a few days.
On Friday 15th August 2008 GMT at 10:54 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Reminded me of Scrubs in the format - first half good, second average. Will definitely keep watching.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 1:55 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
Hahaha... I never thought I'd die surrounded by midgets! hehe
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 1:59 AM GMT, zooo said:
Shitsticks, I forgot!
Oh well, the last two minutes were good...
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:04 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
I thought it was pretty funny, not as good as the first one.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:15 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, pretty good. Some laughs. Enjoyable enough. I wonder how it'll level out next week...
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:19 AM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
I really think this is appalling. A real example of style over substance.
The aesthetic is just beautiful, the photography and everything tell me I'm just going to love it - but then the script is awful. I think it's only overtaken in truly awfulness by the acting of the lead guy. The poor bloke is massively overdoing it, in a piece which would allow him to be really subtle whilst doing really ridiculous things.
What a shame Beeb3 have picked a dud again,
Yours,
Mildy disgruntled and sexually repressed of North London
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:27 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: wonderboy85 @ August 19 2008, 11:19 PM BSTI think it's only overtaken in truly awfulness by the acting of the lead guy.
You know, I did think that. But have decided to give it a little longer, before I decide if it really is bad acting, or just a character flaw.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:34 AM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
By the way - I'm very much in with the 'poor man's Peep Show' thing.
There's something about the tone of the thing <similar look, wobbly camera, quite a lot of awkward silence bits>. Plus there are some really heightened characters surrounded by really realistic ones. Plus the fact that we have bits of internal monologue and he writes & delivers his lines in an almost direct copy of Jeremy from PS. Or tries to.
..In case you hadn't got it, I'm not really loving this. That clear? Right, yeah. Thought so. Good.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:37 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: wonderboy85 @ August 19 2008, 11:19 PM BSTA real example of style over substance.
The aesthetic is just beautiful, the photography and everything tell me I'm just going to love it - but then the script is awful.
This is largely true. I don't personally think that the script is thaaat bad (although by no means great), but you're right in that visually, it's on a whole other level. I can't really picture what would suit the script though... But perhaps that's an indicator of its quality! Yes. 'Tis a good point, that mismatch. Maybe that's why I'm still unsure quite what to make of it.
And Don's still a knob.
Quote: wonderboy85 @ August 19 2008, 11:34 PM BST..In case you hadn't got it, I'm not really loving this. That clear? Right, yeah. Thought so. Good.
Out of interest, did you see the first episode?
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:48 AM GMT, Chappers said:
I thought it was a complete load of bollocks.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 3:24 AM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
This episode was much better than last weeks'. It contained a few witty lines as well as being less pointlessly hateful.
The 'rubbing off on the kids' line made me smile in my big, vulgar cab driver's leather and shagpile castle.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 3:36 AM GMT, Aaron said:
That one made me laugh out loud.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 12:21 PM GMT, Benjamin Barton said:
I absolutely love this show.
I would love to know where this guy got his inspiration from.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 1:39 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
I think it's a grower. I have been laughing at it.
I always find it hard to really get into shows where I hate the main character. He is such an idiot. Normally, there are other characters I can like and follow, but I don't like any of the other character's either. Saying that, I like the show, I just can't "get up and close" with it.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 1:52 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: EllieJP @ August 20 2008, 10:39 AM BSTSaying that, I like the show, I just can't "get up and close" with it.
What shows can you "get up close" with?
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 1:59 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
*goes to iPlayer*
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 2:35 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: chipolata @ August 20 2008, 10:52 AM BSTWhat shows can you "get up close" with?
Don't laugh, but Friends as one huge example. It's probably a generation/sex thing though.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 3:07 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Okay, I enjoyed this episode much more than the first episode. I don't know why but the line from the little drunken Scottish kid had me laughing, "I lovvvve yooou miss."
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 3:57 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I actually liked this episode a lot more than last week, so I'm relieved. I was wary that the first episode had a lot to setup so you always should give it a chance.
They solved the problem of Don being annoying by making the boyfriend even more annoying. So you actually root for him.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 4:13 PM GMT, Mike88 said:
Really like this one....will probably not see a second series for that very reason tho.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 4:39 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I wouldn't second guess the second series potential of anything. There are a lot of things that got a second series which have shocked plenty of people.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 5:36 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Finally got around to seeing episode one of this. I'm not quite sure yet whether it's the character who's unlikeable or Dan Clark himself. Although I lean towards the latter at this early stage.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 5:43 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: john lucas 101 @ August 20 2008, 2:36 PM BSTFinally got around to seeing episode one of this. I'm not quite sure yet whether it's the character who's unlikeable or Dan Clark himself. Although I lean towards the latter at this early stage.
Give ep. 2 a go, hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised. Its not brilliant but better.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 6:02 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ August 20 2008, 2:43 PM BSTGive ep. 2 a go, hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised. Its not brilliant but better.
Righto. I'll catch one of the many repeat showings.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 6:27 PM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
Quote: john lucas 101 @ August 20 2008, 3:02 PM BSTRighto. I'll catch one of the many repeat showings.
You could write to Dan Clark - he probably videoed it.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 6:39 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
I think I saw this last night, but I was a bit sleepy. I did proper laughs, but I'm prepared to accept I might have been dreaming.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 11:33 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Just finished watching the second ep. Thought it was good.
On Wednesday 20th August 2008 GMT at 11:54 PM GMT, Chappers said:
If last night's was better than the first one then it must've been dire.
On Friday 22nd August 2008 GMT at 2:54 AM GMT, Ben said:
I didn't see the first episode, but I watched the second episode and liked it. I'll watch it again!
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 9:21 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
just saw ep 2 - better script, same awful awful overacting courtesy of mister dan clark.
anyone else have strong feelings on his acting abilities?
On Monday 25th August 2008 GMT at 5:36 PM GMT, Ben said:
I don't mind it. It seems to suit the things he's in. However, he does seem very similar in this to the character he played in The Estate Agents.
On Monday 25th August 2008 GMT at 6:27 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
I think the girl is a terrible actress. She was terrible in Hollyoaks and is terrible in this.
"Donnnnn, there are some certain words you cannot say in front of children." Grrrr
On Monday 25th August 2008 GMT at 11:56 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Just watching 2nd episode now. Loving the scavenger hunt stuff with the rival boyfriend. Ho-Bot hahaha
On Tuesday 26th August 2008 GMT at 4:27 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Must say, rather enjoyed episode 2 of this. Getting into the vibe of the piece. Dan Clark turning out to be surprisingly likeable as an unlikeable character.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 3:37 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I didn't enjoy tonights as much as last weeks. Saying that, the reveal after the wake and "throon"ing were lol moments for me.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 11:32 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
I only caught the last 10 minutes, but yes, those were funny bits. I'll watch the whole episode tonight no doubt.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 11:38 AM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Quote: EllieJP @ August 27 2008, 8:32 AM BSTI only caught the last 10 minutes, but yes, those were funny bits. I'll watch the whole episode tonight no doubt.
Never seen it, but now I want to. Though genuinly thought after seeing the adverts it was worth a look.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 3:00 PM GMT, Ben said:
I thought the plot was a good idea and enjoyed the first 2/3rds, but after that it kind of fizzled out for me.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 3:59 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I just watched it on iPlayer and really enjoyed. There were some great lines such as...
"Remove your hands from my thighs or I'll remove them from your arms." And...
"Do you want to throon? It's spooning but with three peoeple. I call it throoning."
But I've got to say there was no need for the old lady peeing, that's as bad as the character in Little Britain.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 4:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
A reasonable episode. Not excellent, but it didn't repulse me.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 6:42 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I enjoyed this episode and I'm definitely warming to this sitcom. I think David Armand is a great actor and should star in more stuff. He plays the carer Eddie by the way.
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 10:19 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
This just keeps getting better and better. Fast becoming my favourite thing on the telly.
'She smells dead' (thumbs up)
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 3:39 AM GMT, zooo said:
I really liked it too!
I think he and Eddie are a really interesting duo. And I love the way it seems to be shot in a real house... Is that possible?
Ooh, and he did a 'shush your mouth'. That's a Julian Barratism that is. Must have caught it off him when he did the Boosh.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 3:53 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ August 27 2008, 3:42 PM BSTI think David Armand is a great actor and should star in more stuff.
I agree, he's great! To be fair, I can't think of an actor who has appeared in more things this year than David Armand*, so it's not like he's desperate for work... but it is about time he got the lead role in something.
(* This month alone he's been in this show, Sorry, I've Got No Head, Tonightly, the Armstrong and Miller repeats, something else I can't remember off the top of my head, and lent his voice to one of the E4 comedy pilots!)
True Fact: Even though hardly anyone knows his name, Armand's actually one of the most watched British comedians on YouTube - the various versions of his mime act of Natalie Imbruglia's Torn have been watched over 6m times now.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 1:43 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: zooo @ August 28 2008, 12:39 AM BSTI think he and Eddie are a really interesting duo. And I love the way it seems to be shot in a real house... Is that possible?
In an interview Dan Clark said they built a whole set. It's bloody huge if you ask me.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 3:56 PM GMT, Finck said:
I've watched only the first ep so far.
To add another obscure comparison to our list: To me it looked like a weird attempt at fusioning Nathan Barley and Black Books.
And although I liked many of the ideas, a lot of the supposedly funny bits ended before actually becoming funny (for example there were a lot of pretty old and obvious jokes in it, that could have been funny if they had been taken further or somewhere unexpected).
I'll still watch the second episode, as many of you seem to have enjoyed it.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 4:10 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Quote: Finck @ August 28 2008, 12:56 PM BST
I'll still watch the second episode, as many of you seem to have enjoyed it.
Yeah. Tis good. Let's face it, if more than three people on this site agree that something is good, it's probably a balls-out classic!
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 5:38 PM GMT, Ben said:
I'd forgotten about Eddie spooning with Don's Nan. That was funny.
The old woman wetting herself was a bit cliché.
I'll tune in for episode 4!
On Friday 29th August 2008 GMT at 10:02 PM GMT, bighead65 said:
I've watched all the episodes so far and this has grown on me, I think Dan Clark's very good in this, there are plenty of laugh out loud moments, and there isn't anything funnier on at the moment.
Edited by Aaron.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 3:47 AM GMT, Timbo said:
Only just caught up with this. Not half bad. I'll watch more.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 4:57 AM GMT, Jon DC said:
I've been enjoying this series, and Don's character is quite amusing in its pathetic loathsomeness.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 1:07 PM GMT, bighead65 said:
Think the Carl character's a complete wanker, it makes you like Don who is a more likeable wanker.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 1:48 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
In other news, I just found out that the guy who plays Carl was in the the Doctor Who episode "Blink." He plays the guy who's in love with Sally Sparrow.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 1:53 PM GMT, Finck said:
Wow! He looks nothing like him, on first glance.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 2:02 PM GMT, zooo said:
I've evidently missed an episode.
I don't remember seeing him in Dan Clark at aaaalll.
*edit*
I was thinking of the black guy.
Now I see what you're all talking about!!
On Wednesday 3rd September 2008 GMT at 7:05 PM GMT, liamgazza said:
Another good episode last night.
I need a job where they don't need references, CV's and shit.
And shit?!?
Eddie is brilliant!
On Wednesday 3rd September 2008 GMT at 8:20 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Yeah, I enjoyed the 4th episode too. Oh, and the two girls - 
Also I laughed so hard at Dom's dance moves.
On Wednesday 3rd September 2008 GMT at 8:24 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Although its been pointed out here a few times, this was the first time I noticed Abby's questionable acting talents. The bit where she's talking about Karl not wanting to go out much, whilst on the couch. She nearly got woodworm.
I guess I've spent too much time staring at her lovely, big bouncing pony-tail.
I enjoyed it and Eddie is getting better and better. Also, I've noticed that Dom is too. They obviously made him a total tit for the first one so they could gradually make him nicer as the series goes on.
I thought leaving Karl's credit card with Dom was a bit contrived and there was no real pay-off (excuse the pun) with it. But I'm still enjoying it.
On Wednesday 3rd September 2008 GMT at 11:39 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Eddie: Oooo...I love buts!
Abby really can't act can she?
Still enjoying it though. Good ep.
On Wednesday 3rd September 2008 GMT at 11:45 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: Stan Doubt @ September 3 2008, 8:39 PM BST
Abby really can't act can she?
Well, she does look verboten good.
I'm pretty amazed at how good this has turned out to be from the second ep onwards. And I still don't understand what went wrong with the first one. I *really* didn't like it.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 2:07 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: Finck @ September 3 2008, 8:45 PM BSTWell, she does look verboten good.
I'm pretty amazed at how good this has turned out to be from the second ep onwards. And I still don't understand what went wrong with the first one. I *really* didn't like it.
It could be because the first one had too much Dan in it. Dan without Eddie, Abby, the Lawyer, annoying kids, or Karl to bounce off of is just a man mumbling about his balls.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 2:11 PM GMT, Finck said:
Yep, that could be it. And most of the jokes were very much Don jokes.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 2:43 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Just watched on on BBC 3 website.
Really enjoyed this one. Made me feel old though. Gooch! haha
Loved the bathroom seen with Eddie.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 2:51 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Finck @ September 4 2008, 11:11 AM BSTYep, that could be it. And most of the jokes were very much Don jokes.
Like I said, I think they are giving him an arc during the series from nasty to nice.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 3:15 PM GMT, Jenuff said:
I worked in post production on this show, and Abby was orginally played by somebody else, who suddenly got replaced when the final espisodes were being distributed. I don't know why, because the first lady was much better!
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 3:18 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Jenuff @ September 4 2008, 12:15 PM BSTI worked in post production on this show, and Abby was orginally played by somebody else, who suddenly got replaced when the final espisodes were being distributed. I don't know why, because the first lady was much better!
Ooh exclusive! I can think of two reasons why this one got the part.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 3:23 PM GMT, Aaron said:
*scratches head* Iiiiiiintereting, very interesting.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 3:32 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ September 4 2008, 12:18 PM BSTOoh exclusive! I can think of two reasons why this one got the part.
I take it you're not referring to right place and right time?
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 3:41 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ September 4 2008, 12:18 PM BSTOoh exclusive! I can think of two reasons why this one got the part.
I'm thinking of those two reasons right now in fact
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:03 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Jenuff @ September 4 2008, 12:15 PM BSTI worked in post production on this show, and Abby was orginally played by somebody else, who suddenly got replaced when the final espisodes were being distributed. I don't know why, because the first lady was much better!
It wasn't Isabel Fay, Claire Keelan or Sally Bretton was it? Okay, that's too many names.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:09 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Jenuff @ September 4 2008, 12:15 PM BSTI worked in post production on this show, and Abby was orginally played by somebody else, who suddenly got replaced when the final espisodes were being distributed. I don't know why, because the first lady was much better!
That is interesting!
Don't suppose you can tell us who it was?
Or maybe just a little hint.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:12 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Is that the girlfriend/flatmate? I think she's a terrible actress. You can't spot her in the background of scenes, sometimes looking at the camera and, more often than not, corpsing.
She does look nice though.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:15 PM GMT, zooo said:
That's all right then.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:16 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Not nice enough to not be annoying though. So, no, not really.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:19 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh.
Well maybe they'll get the old one back for series 2.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 11:24 PM GMT, Ben said:
You gotta love that zooo optimism!
That could be a new word. zooooptimism.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 1:00 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Nice. I like it. It shall be added to the BSG dictionary.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 4:11 PM GMT, Jenuff said:
haha I'll try to find out who it was, all I remember is that she was blonde and very different to the current Abby.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Blonde? Oh. The three actresses that were in the pilot were all brown haired I think...
Sally Bretton
Isabel Fay
Claire Keelan
You've got to hand it to Dan Clark, he does have a good eye for the, um, visual aspects that are important when casting a lead female
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:16 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
*applauds Mark for posting pictures*
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:26 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Wow, they're all lovely.
Abby does need to seem like someone with no personality, so that it shows off how shallow Dan is. Which is easy to act as I guess. As the series progresses I guess that they are trying to show that Abby does actually have a personality, just as they are trying to show that Dan is more likeable, which is why more acting is required...? Mebbee.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 2:03 PM GMT, No-One said:
Quote: Jenuff @ September 4 2008, 12:15 PM BSTI worked in post production on this show, and Abby was orginally played by somebody else, who suddenly got replaced when the final espisodes were being distributed. I don't know why, because the first lady was much better!
The entire cast were re-cast from the pilot. The original Abby only appeared in the pilot and was not intended to be in the series. Isabel Fay appears later in the series as a new character and Eddie was not in the pilot epsiode at all but I think he is the best character!
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 5:20 PM GMT, Jenuff said:
Mystery solved then! Like I said I had no say in anything , was merely working there for a little while.
Although personally, I thought the lady in the pilot had a lot more presence. Just an opinion.
On Monday 8th September 2008 GMT at 10:34 PM GMT, No-One said:
Btw I was meant to say that the entire cast is new with the exception of Don/Dan, obviously!
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 2:05 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
What did you guys think this week?
Not the funniest and pretty predictable. I did like the whole spa in the bedroom bit. Abby is still a terrible actress.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 2:18 AM GMT, zooo said:
I liked this week's!
Making us feel some empathy for old thingywotsit. Being rejected by his dad and all.
I liked the old lady behind the picture too.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 2:42 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Made me laugh a few times. I enjoyed it.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 5:05 AM GMT, Eat My Shirts said:
hehehe...I'm quite liking this series. Which is surprising because normally I don't like anything. Dan Clark is pretty good. I was a big fan of The Estate Agents. hehehe.
hehehe.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 11:39 AM GMT, Ben said:
Eat_My_Shirts is back!!!!
I liked last night's episode. Made me snigger quite a lot.
Was that the last one?
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 12:17 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
No, don't think so. Thank goodness. It brightens up my Tuesday nights.
I'd forgotten about the old lady behind the picture of Jesus. That actually made me laugh out loud... "well it was on her side". haha
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 12:51 PM GMT, Ben said:
I liked the bit with the wrestling ring. It was offbeat, but I like that sort of thing.
I also like the fact that the boss was once in an episode of 'Game On'.
I watched an episode of The Estate Agents afterwards. It was a Dan Clark night for me.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 2:12 PM GMT, Afinkawan said:
Dammit! I forgot to record it AGAIN!
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 4:49 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
BBC iplayer!
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 4:58 PM GMT, Afinkawan said:
Nah. It will be on again. I'll record it tonight or whenever so I can watch it on my massive telly.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 6:20 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
It's on Friday nights as well.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 7:46 PM GMT, bighead65 said:
Favourite thing on tv.
On Wednesday 17th September 2008 GMT at 2:00 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
Obvious ending, but good laughs and I hope for a second series.
On Wednesday 17th September 2008 GMT at 2:04 AM GMT, zooo said:
Me too!
On Wednesday 17th September 2008 GMT at 5:27 AM GMT, Eat My Shirts said:
I really liked this whole series! I think Dan Clark is a real top notch comedy actor.
On Wednesday 17th September 2008 GMT at 11:58 AM GMT, Ben said:
I particularly liked Dom's fake dinner party he held. That made me laugh.
I bet Dan liked filming the bit where he smeared beans over Abby's cleavage.
I like this, but there's still room for improvement. Hopefully it'll get a second series and have the chance to step up a gear.
On Wednesday 17th September 2008 GMT at 2:13 PM GMT, TomB said:
I've only just been catching up on this on my Sky+ and I think it's good on the whole. Patchy but most things are these days.
I first saw it on Paramount when he did the guide to dating, and that girl was much better than this Abby. http://www.paramountcomedy.com/shortcuts/series.aspx?seriesID=9
Eddie is definitely the best character, he's an amazing actor
On Wednesday 17th September 2008 GMT at 3:37 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I also enjoyed the fake dinner party to. It's gradually become more enjoyable, but there's still room for improvement.
Also Isabel Fay
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 3:30 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Laughed more in the first five-ten minutes of this episode than in the rest of the series combined. Very funny. Still another 10 minutes to go, but rather enjoying it.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 1:05 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Winterlight @ September 17 2008, 8:58 AM BST
I bet Dan liked filming the bit where he smeared beans over Abby's cleavage.
Sorry, but are they getting bigger with each episode?
I warmed to this as it went on. I think it started badly but got better. Eddie is the best character and easily the most likeable. I'd probably watch a second series.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:05 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ September 18 2008, 10:05 AM BSTSorry, but are they getting bigger with each episode?
I warmed to this as it went on. I think it started badly but got better. Eddie is the best character and easily the most likeable. I'd probably watch a second series.
If I'm correct, which I most probably am, hehe, she was pregnant when she was filming.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:21 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I'm intrigued by all of the Eddie-praise, because he's the most pointless, third-rate, unnecessary ancillary character I recall seeing in any British sitcom. Ever. Apart from his role in this final episode, there was no apparent reason for his being present, no development of the character, in any way, shape, or form. IIRC, someone said that he wasn't present in the pilot, and only appeared during the series proper. I am miles far from surprised by this.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:37 PM GMT, zooo said:
Without Eddie I wouldn't like it as much. At all.
Dan does need someone on his side.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:42 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 18 2008, 11:21 AM BSTI'm intrigued by all of the Eddie-praise, because he's the most pointless, third-rate, unnecessary ancillary character I recall seeing in any British sitcom. Ever. Apart from his role in this final episode, there was no apparent reason for his being present, no development of the character, in any way, shape, or form. IIRC, someone said that he wasn't present in the pilot, and only appeared during the series proper. I am miles far from surprised by this.
I disagree with that. Eddie plays a big role in the setup. He's the only one Dom can confined in and the only one who will help him. Basically his sidekick.
Also his good natured manner gives the sitcom much needed warmth. You can see that was done on purpose because everyone but Abby is a bit of a monster.
As a sub-character he doesn't need to grow although he does change, very slightly, from being a bit sceptical of Dom at the beginning to embracing him fully by the end. But even so, its not a requirement for subs to arc.
Quote: zooo @ September 18 2008, 11:37 AM BST
Dan does need someone on his side.
Exactly.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:46 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ September 18 2008, 11:42 AM BSTI disagree with that. Eddie plays a big role in the setup. He's the only one Dom can confined in and the only one who will help him. Basically his sidekick.
Hm. Ok. I'm fairly sure that they could have found a better way of doing it than a whole new character who for me just doesn't "work", but fair point.
Quote: ContainsNuts @ September 18 2008, 11:42 AM BSTAlso his good natured manner gives the sitcom much needed warmth.
Disagree entirely.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:49 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 18 2008, 11:46 AM BST
Disagree entirely.
Do you disagree that he brings warmth (friendliness) to the sitcom or disagree that its needed?
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:56 PM GMT, TomB said:
Eddie is the optimistic element or a cynical world - surely? I mean this would have been unnecessary I suppose it the Abby character had been played well. But even so she was the muse, the naive airhead. Don needed a likeable character to be on his side.
But he's not just a dramatic function I don't think. He's a fully formed oddball character in an oddball world, but the antithesis of Don. No?
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 2:58 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Sorry, should have clarified, yes. I'm not entirely sure as to the extent to which it's needed (although there should be something, or the show would be completely unwatchable). But as far as I can see, the only warmth comes when Don is honest and admits that he does actually love Abby, and indeed when he gets hurt by her relationship with Karl. If anything, Eddie is worse than the rest of them, as his dim-wittedness leads one to feel that he's always about to say or do something to drop Don in it even more than he's already managed to himself.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 3:01 PM GMT, zooo said:
I like either 4 main characters or two. So he is necessary.
I don't like three.
It's just maths, people.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 3:04 PM GMT, TomB said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ September 17 2008, 12:37 PM BSTI also enjoyed the fake dinner party to. It's gradually become more enjoyable, but there's still room for improvement.
Also Isabel Fay
Me too by the way! She's the original abby I've worked out, on the paramount shorts where this sitcom was born - http://www.paramountcomedy.com/shortcuts/series.aspx?seriesID=9
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 3:10 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I can't think of many times Eddie has dropped Don in it, if anything he looks after him as Don clearly can't. But that's just my view on it. A lot of Don's confessions about Abby are to Eddie so he's useful in that.
I certainly don't see him as the most pointless character ever. He's different to all of them and performs a useful role for Don. Also, I think the role is well performed.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 3:18 PM GMT, Mark said:
Eddie doesn't need to be developed - that's the whole point about him - he's a bit weird and an enigma (I was actually slightly disappointed we learnt more about him in the last episode).
As is said above, Eddie also acts as a way of allowing Don to share his secrets with the audience... but even if the character added nothing in that respect, he makes me laugh and that's a good enough reason to justify his existence in the comedy IMHO.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 5:17 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
Quote: zooo @ September 18 2008, 12:01 PM BSTI like either 4 main characters or two. So he is necessary.
I don't like three.
It's just maths, people.
Black Books used three main characters very effectively
Having said that, I do think Eddie is a vital part of this show.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 7:22 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh bugger, you're right.
I knew there'd be one! Dammit.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 7:27 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Fawlty Towers: Basil, Cybil, Polly.
Ah, Manuel. Bugger. Erm.
Ooh, Two Pints... has/had five.
As does My Family.
Blackadder The Third! Blackadder, Baldrick, and the Prince.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 7:27 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Then five must be the number to avoid.
On Thursday 18th September 2008 GMT at 7:29 PM GMT, Aaron said:
And I'm not going to even try and count the main characters in 'Allo 'Allo!, but that could easily by an uneven number.
Although it could just as easily be an even number...
Anyway, we're going far off-topic now. Naughty us.
I'm hoping that there'll be a second series of Dan Clark's How Not To Live Your Life, but shan't be writing letters of complaint if there isn't one.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 5:36 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Bump! It's got a second series according to broadcast. I'm quite happy.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 6:06 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Yeah, good news. This progressed nicely after an uncertain start.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 7:15 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Oooh awesome! I liked this.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 7:46 PM GMT, Ben said:
Oh good. I just hope they up the laughs in the next series.
It was good, but I just felt it could have been funnier.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 7:52 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
I would say I hope they get rid of the girl who plays Abi because she's SUCH a terrible actress, but I guess she fits now.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 7:56 PM GMT, Ben said:
She is rather awful, isn't she?
Perhaps Dan Clarke just really fancies her.
On Tuesday 11th November 2008 GMT at 7:58 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Wonder if he'll write any more totally unnecessary scenes where he's shagging his lady actors. Jammy bastard.
On Wednesday 12th August 2009 GMT at 6:03 PM GMT, youngian said:
Quote: john lucas 101 @ August 20 2008, 2:36 PM BSTFinally got around to seeing episode one of this. I'm not quite sure yet whether it's the character who's unlikeable or Dan Clark himself. Although I lean towards the latter at this early stage.
I agree there's something a bit vile about him but not quite sure if it is his characters or not. His humour is on a similar plain as that office comedy with Paul Kaye as obnoxious Bob Slay although I didn't real have any problem liking actor Paul Kaye.
On Wednesday 12th August 2009 GMT at 7:11 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I don't think it's similar at all! Perfect World is superbly funny. This is just 'quite good' (at best). The love/hate central character is the only similarity I can recall?
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 12:05 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
There's a sneak preview from the first episode of series two (coming in September) here. Looks good.
...and extra internet content in the links next to it.
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 1:32 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I've actually been watching clips of the repeats and it's funnier than I remember it being.
Thanks for the clip, Nil. It was funny. But I think it would have be funnier if we saw him jump through the window though... well, maybe.
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 11:38 AM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Quote: youngian @ August 12 2009, 3:03 PM BSTI agree there's something a bit vile about him but not quite sure if it is his characters or not. His humour is on a similar plain as that office comedy with Paul Kaye as obnoxious Bob Slay although I didn't real have any problem liking actor Paul Kaye.
Youngian, thank you for quoting my post from about a year ago! If you read on you will see that this programme, and Dan/Don, really grew on me. A really good show, which I hope gets a second series.
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 2:06 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
A pathetic show this. Written for and performed by idiots. Generally terrible performances as well. Not one that should have got an airing beyond BBC Three, its natural environment.
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 2:27 PM GMT, Timbo said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ August 19 2009, 11:06 AM BSTA pathetic show this. Written for and performed by idiots. Generally terrible performances as well.
Bit harsh, but I did feel Dan Clark was overindulged. The writing was a bit lazy, including the "things not to say" type bits, where it would have been easy to come up with sharper gags. Also Dan did not really have the acting chops to make his character sympathetic, which the show needed. A character like, for instance, Risby, is just as lacking in merit as a human being, but Rossiter's performance brings genuine pathos. In fact the characterisation was generally poor, which probably explains the Eddie love, as David Armand performance succeeded in breathing a bit life into an under-written character. The production also seemed curiously cheap and flat, which did not help.
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 2:33 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
I just find it soul-less. There are no redeeming factors to the lead character really and the rest of the characters are merely subservient drones to the lead, with nothing of interest in their own right. (And by "idiots", I should qualify that I mean the Nathan Barley/people who find WKD ads funny - type of idiot.)
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 3:26 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
I quite like it. As for lazy writing, apparently he had to write it in about five weeks, I read him say somewhere.
On Wednesday 19th August 2009 GMT at 3:42 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
I heard him say that too. Though I find it very hard to believe that's strictly true.
On Thursday 27th August 2009 GMT at 1:59 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Pity that this got recommissioned rather than Trexx And Flipside.
On Friday 28th August 2009 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
Hey everyone,
Before he got the pilot here, did he have some sketches and stuff on YouTube which were then picked up for BBC Three? They've now been deleted apparently. Anyone know? They were along the lines of "How not to Live Your Life."
On Friday 28th August 2009 GMT at 1:26 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEht8tKKwVQ maybe?
On Friday 28th August 2009 GMT at 4:14 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes Ellie, I believe he did. And the link Nil's provided certainly looks like it could be just that.