Scallywagga....
On Saturday 29th March 2008 GMT at 11:28 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Previously "Spacehopper." I watched the pilot, which was really good. I contribtued a bunch of sketches to this so hopefully they'll get used.
Here are two clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49PWOLPBMWw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqTBCq7vUrk
On Saturday 29th March 2008 GMT at 11:46 PM GMT, Ben said:
In theory, I've contributed some sketches towards the second series.
I was given the chance by one of the writers to submit some of my sketches to the shows producer. For various reasons though, the sketches I submitted were not consistent with the theme of the show!
I suppose I did blow a good chance, given that the brief of the show is available online. But hey, I've learnt from it!
It's got some good writers behind it, so I'm definitely going to give it a watch when it's on.
On Sunday 30th March 2008 GMT at 12:06 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Any informatoin apart from the clips? Looks like BBC Three, and I'm assuming from what you've said, it's a sketch show. Got a start date, some more info about it...?
On Sunday 30th March 2008 GMT at 12:13 AM GMT, Ben said:
From what I could figure out, it's BBC 3 and it's a sketh show where adults are shown to act more like children than adults. Check it up on IMDB. It's on there.
On Sunday 30th March 2008 GMT at 3:07 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Were they looking for non-commissioned writers?
On Monday 31st March 2008 GMT at 12:54 AM GMT, Ben said:
No, they weren't. Not publicly anyway.
On Monday 7th April 2008 GMT at 6:05 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
I think it goes out on Monday April 28th at 10.30pm BBC3. Repeated on Sundays.
On Monday 21st April 2008 GMT at 3:32 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I saw the trailer for this last night and, although I know we shouldn't judge a show by it's trailer, it looked like pig plop. A sorry attempt to do YouTube style sketches with a bigger budget. More Scallywank than anything.
On Tuesday 29th April 2008 GMT at 7:35 PM GMT, jdubya said:
it's tonight....
I know there are two other writers who come on here who have got stuff on this... one of whom has been banned from the board for refusing to capitalise his posts...
Any others?
(checks punctuation)
On Tuesday 29th April 2008 GMT at 7:41 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I assume you're referring to johnny roulette; he hasn't been banned.
On Tuesday 29th April 2008 GMT at 7:42 PM GMT, jdubya said:
:o))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 2:43 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Anyone see it?
Thoughts???
I enjoyed it a lot.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 3:02 PM GMT, Aaron said:
It wasn't marked as a comedy in my TV guide so missed it - but did record the early morning repeat on my PVR, so will watch later.
Awful name though.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 3:06 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 30 2008, 12:02 PM BSTIt wasn't marked as a comedy in my TV guide
oh dear. That doesn't bode well does it.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 3:43 PM GMT, Ben said:
Is it up on the bbc iplayer? I'm too lazy to check!
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 3:47 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Probably.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 4:46 PM GMT, Ben said:
I just checked. It is on there!
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 4:58 PM GMT, jdubya said:
if everyone who has BBCi could possibly download it or watch it or something, it might go some way to ensuring a second series and further opportunities for all us jobbing writers.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 5:02 PM GMT, Martin H said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 30 2008, 12:02 PM BST
Awful name though.
Too right, possibly one of the worst names for a comedy show I've ever seen.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 5:47 PM GMT, Paul Carroll said:
I thought this was great.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 7:53 PM GMT, catskillz said:
Sorry if I upset anyone on here, who might have written some of the sketches on last night's show, but Christ, it was bad!!
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 8:44 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Griff @ April 30 2008, 5:16 PM BSTI didn't see it, but - Hotzappa did you get your stuff on the telly last night ??!
If so, well done!
No, none of my sketches were used I'm afraid. The thing is, I can't really remember how many sketches I sent or even how many were accepted. But it's a nice feeling just watching, hoping something of yours will come up. Thanks anyway.
P.S. It was originally called Spacehopper but there were problems with the name, boo.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 9:42 PM GMT, Lee Henman said:
Quote: jdubya @ April 30 2008, 11:43 AM BSTAnyone see it?
Thoughts???
I enjoyed it a lot.
Me also.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 9:58 PM GMT, Ben said:
I've just watched it on iPlayer; I didn't think it was too bad.
I think the show's strong point is in it's reveal sketches - picks for me were: The man on the keyboard scaring the kids, the hair straightening one and the bike race one. I thought some of the longer sketches didn't really go anywhere, but I did like the 'Iron' one.
It seems to me as though the shows aimed at a young audience, 18 - 24 demographic I think. The music and settings for the sketches seem set to appeal to that age group and probably a bit younger too. Although, Perry liked it and he's positively ancient.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:01 PM GMT, KJSmyling said:
Just watched this on iPlayer and found it lacking something, which is odd because I found Spacehopper funny.
They seem to have changed some of the cast, and not for the better.
Originally the Goth character was played by the lad who played one of the born again christian builders in Ideal, he was a lot funnier than that bloke from 2 pints...
Liked the PIN guy still... the rest was all a bit meh! for me
kjs
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:02 PM GMT, jacparov said:
Sketch shows are very hard to get consistantly good, thats why the best ones stand-out. I watched 8 mins on iplayer, and I laughed twice. I'll try and watch the rest but it isn't looking good.
To be fair though, I don't think this is aimed at me. The BBC, like most broadcasters, seem intent on sectioning us all off into demographics. Rather than just making something good.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:13 PM GMT, Lee Henman said:
Quote: Winterlight @ April 30 2008, 6:58 PM BST
It seems to me as though the shows aimed at a young audience, 18 - 24 demographic I think. The music and settings for the sketches seem set to appeal to that age group and probably a bit younger too. Although, Perry liked it and he's positively ancient.
I'll put you over my knee you young f**king whippersnapper!
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:18 PM GMT, Ben said:
Hey! Leave me alone! At 25 I'm no longer eligible for a young persons railcard. And it hurts.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:25 PM GMT, zooo said:
Aw!
I'm sure I read somewhere that a 'mature student' means anyone over 24 too.
I always thought it was about 30!
I have not yet watched Scallywagga, but will probably give it a go on iplayer, especially as some of it's written by people on here.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:27 PM GMT, Ben said:
Did Jdubya write on it?
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:37 PM GMT, jacparov said:
Must admit, the keyboard chap was funny.
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:41 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: Winterlight @ April 30 2008, 7:27 PM BSTDid Jdubya write on it?
might have done
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 10:50 PM GMT, Lee Henman said:
Quote: jdubya @ April 30 2008, 7:41 PM BSTmight have done
teehee
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 11:01 PM GMT, catskillz said:
Can someone explain what that sketch about the bloke, walking into the pub, wearing the suit and the hat, was all about?
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 11:58 PM GMT, KJSmyling said:
Quote: catskillz @ April 30 2008, 8:01 PM BSTCan someone explain what that sketch about the bloke, walking into the pub, wearing the suit and the hat, was all about?
He predicts peoples PIN's... 2468... 3579...
IMHO, he's the only performer/actor/comedian in the whole show with any personality.
kjs
On Wednesday 30th April 2008 GMT at 11:59 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: catskillz @ April 30 2008, 8:01 PM BSTCan someone explain what that sketch about the bloke, walking into the pub, wearing the suit and the hat, was all about?
He guesses people's pin numbers, but this was set to Tom Robinson Band's "2 4 6 8 Motorway." And the pin numbers came out as "2 4 6 8" and "3 5 7 9."
edit: Bugger. That's going to spoil it for people.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 12:06 AM GMT, KJSmyling said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ April 30 2008, 8:59 PM BSTHe guesses people's pin numbers, but this was set to Tom Robinson Band's "2 4 6 8 Motorway." And the pin numbers came out as "2 4 6 8" and "3 5 7 9."
edit: Bugger. That's going to spoil it for people.
I just said that...
kjs
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 12:34 AM GMT, Ben said:
I liked the way Asbo Pin walked.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 2:00 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: KJSmyling @ April 30 2008, 9:06 PM BSTI just said that...
kjs
When I posted I didn't see your post so there. *sticks out tongue*
p.s. A minute difference.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 2:02 AM GMT, Aaron said:
And you gave it far more explanation anyway.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 2:57 AM GMT, Mark said:
I thought it showed a lot of promise, and was a bit 'fresher' than other recent BBC Three sketch show attempts.
My problem with the first episode was that a couple of the young actors didn't seem to have the natural talent needed to bring out the comedy that was in the scripts. I'm not going to name names (as they might be reading) but there was one particular sketch which I thought had a good premise but was totally ruined by the actors performing it.
Then again, I think Luke Gell (the camp Two Pints guy) was great - him and the Chip and Pin guy have good sitcom careers ahead of them I predict.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 12:15 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Get your glass ball out Mark!
But yes, enjoyable and good fun! 
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 1:21 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Mark @ April 30 2008, 11:57 PM BSTLuke Gell (the camp Two Pints guy).
Ohh, so that's what he's been in.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 1:25 PM GMT, Griff said:
QuoteHe guesses people's pin numbers
Aarrggh! I've seen that sketch before somewhere. Can't remember for the life of me where. Maybe it was at the Comedy Unit "Rough Cuts" show or something.
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 1:30 PM GMT, James Harris said:
Quote: Griff @ May 1 2008, 10:25 AM BST
Aarrggh! I've seen that sketch before somewhere.
You might have seen it in the pilot, "Spacehopper". That Carl feller who plays Asbo Pin is an excellent performer with bags of charisma, but I just don't get that particular character. Maybe as a quick one off, but they keep on repeating it...
Where's the funny?
On Thursday 1st May 2008 GMT at 2:14 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Apologies to anyone on here who contributed to this show, but I thought it was lame. Lame writing and lame performances. There were a few nice ideas in there, but they were generally wasted. And what few sketches did work, had been done a million times before far better. For example, I couldn't watch the mobile phone one-upmanship sketch without thinking of the brilliant scene in American Psycho where Patrick Bateman finds his new business car blown out of the water by another yuppies uber-business card. And wasn't the idea of people annoyingly repeating sketch-show catch phrases done before by Colin Hunt in the Fast Show?
Another ditinctinctly mediocre sketch show from BBC3.
On Saturday 3rd May 2008 GMT at 3:44 AM GMT, jacob richardson said:
Why is it that everyone thinks they're a comedian, this show isn't in the least bit funny.This ranks along side other similarly awful shows the BBC drops on us which is all a bit embarrassing considering how great british comedy can really be sometimes.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 1:38 AM GMT, David H said:
Got to agree with the last two comments. It's amateurish. Honestly! Why do they have to do the same sketch three or four times in 27 minutes? Will they do it over twenty times in the series?
I normally give new shows three episodes but it's so annoying I won't even bother with a second. Same BBC Manchester actors chipping in 
We're a million miles away from comedy with this sort of stuff.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 3:52 AM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: jacob richardson @ May 3 2008, 12:44 AM BSTWhy is it that everyone thinks they're a comedian
would you care to explain?
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 5:05 AM GMT, Lee Henman said:
Quote: David H @ May 5 2008, 10:38 PM BSTGot to agree with the last two comments. It's amateurish. Honestly! Why do they have to do the same sketch three or four times in 27 minutes?
It's actually quite normal to do a "2 hit" or a "3 hit" sketch which is split up over the course of one episode. It's certainly not exclusive to Scallywagga, been done in tons of other shows.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 10:59 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: jdubya @ May 6 2008, 12:52 AM BSTwould you care to explain?
It's quite simple: he thinks that the show is shit.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 12:53 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 6 2008, 7:59 AM BSTIt's quite simple: he thinks that the show is shit.
that much I gathered.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 1:15 PM GMT, Aaron said:
And that the writers should go back to their day jobs. Or Tesco.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 1:21 PM GMT, jdubya said:
right
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 1:24 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Getting ahead as a comedy writer often has more to do with your ability to pitch and hustle than you're actual ability to be funny.
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 2:43 PM GMT, James Harris said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 6 2008, 10:15 AM BSTAnd that the writers should go back to their day jobs. Or Tesco.
There's nothing like constructive criticism.
And that was... (etc)
On Tuesday 6th May 2008 GMT at 3:14 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Viewers have no reason, nor obligation, to provide constructive criticism. I doubt that Jacob appreciated that some of the writers are posters here.
On Wednesday 7th May 2008 GMT at 2:21 AM GMT, M Lewis said:
wow - just watched this. staggeringly bad.
On Wednesday 7th May 2008 GMT at 4:06 AM GMT, sootyj said:
Didn't like it, but then like Gardener's Question Time, it wasn't written for me.
On Wednesday 7th May 2008 GMT at 12:43 PM GMT, David H said:
Quote: Perry Nium @ May 6 2008, 2:05 AM BSTIt's actually quite normal to do a "2 hit" or a "3 hit" sketch which is split up over the course of one episode. It's certainly not exclusive to Scallywagga, been done in tons of other shows.
Yep, I know this, Perry. I just don't think it works.
I think if it was a continuation ie: Sketch 1 - people go to train station, Sketch 2 - people on train, Sketch 3 - people getting off train, it would have the feel of one sketch. But less is more. And I actually think it's a great idea to drop characters for a couple of the six episodes to emphasize that point further. It's bad news when people get sick to death of sketch characters as they shouldn't be on screen long enough for that to happen.
On Wednesday 7th May 2008 GMT at 1:08 PM GMT, Frank Dartson said:
Which one did you write Perry?
On Wednesday 7th May 2008 GMT at 1:43 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
Quote: sootyj @ May 7 2008, 1:06 AM BSTDidn't like it, but then like Gardener's Question Time, it wasn't written for me.
true...but at 34 i can still remember being 10 years younger and i'm pretty sure i wouldn't laugh then either!
the repeating sketch idea is fine but they use the SAME dialogue in each and almost the same gag...the "i'm a genius guy" was a good example - each sketch was innocent question by mum, rant by son and "punchline" which you could guess long before it arrived. and girl that paints face with pens.....are they for real?
also the acting was dire, not that getting an OSCAR winner in there would save it.
Just felt like it was written by kids who weren't very good and people in suits mistook it for being young and trendy.
On Thursday 8th May 2008 GMT at 1:53 PM GMT, Lee Henman said:
Quote: Frank Dartson @ May 7 2008, 10:08 AM BSTWhich one did you write Perry?
My stuff is later in the series. I didn't get a lot on - unfortunately I couldn't contribute until quite late in the day. A combination of being quite ill for some time and trying to get my own stuff off the ground.
Still, as a show aimed at teenagers it seems to be hitting the mark - there's been good positive responses on the net, and even my own 17 year old son laughed (he didn't know I'd worked on the show). I agree that it's hit and miss in parts but that's true of every single sketch show ever made. I think it does its job very well.
On Thursday 8th May 2008 GMT at 2:01 PM GMT, Paul Carroll said:
I'm 18, which is the target audience for the show, and I have to say that I like this show. The second episode wasn't as good as the 1st episode but nevertheless I still enjoyed it. I do agree though that the sketch where the girl's face kept changing colour was rubbish.
On Thursday 8th May 2008 GMT at 6:48 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Perry Nium @ May 8 2008, 10:53 AM BST
Still, as a show aimed at teenagers it seems to be hitting the mark - there's been good positive responses on the net, and even my own 17 year old son laughed (he didn't know I'd worked on the show). I agree that it's hit and miss in parts but that's true of every single sketch show ever made. I think it does its job very well.
But isn't it patronising to think that shows for teenagers have to be like this or Skins or The Inbetweeners? It seems a lazy and unimaginative way of pigeonholing an audience, and something TV channels are increasingly doing.
On Thursday 8th May 2008 GMT at 7:49 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: chipolata @ May 8 2008, 3:48 PM BSTBut isn't it patronising to think that shows for teenagers have to be like this or Skins or The Inbetweeners? It seems a lazy and unimaginative way of pigeonholing an audience, and something TV channels are increasingly doing.
no
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 1:36 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: chipolata @ May 8 2008, 3:48 PM BSTBut isn't it patronising to think that shows for teenagers have to be like this or Skins or The Inbetweeners? It seems a lazy and unimaginative way of pigeonholing an audience, and something TV channels are increasingly doing.
Yes.
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 1:44 PM GMT, jdubya said:
http://www.howtonotsuck.com/assets/images/arguing_on_the_internet.jpg
Incidentally I watched inbetweeners last night for the first time I thought it was brilliant.
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 1:50 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Seriously, they're not brilliant. I don't mind you liking these kind of shows, that's your perogative, but to call them brilliant shows a woeful ignorance when it comes to comedy. At best, they're the work of hacks.
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 1:56 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Well that's me told.
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 2:08 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Incidentally jbduya, I enjoyed your PM to me calling me a cock.
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 2:34 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Now now! *waves finger* Play nice!
On Friday 9th May 2008 GMT at 4:01 PM GMT, Ben said:
People are free to make their views clear, but you can do that without an argument!
Chipolata obviously isn't happy with the standard of the show. Jdubya worked on it, so is behind the show.
I don't think either of you can change each others opinions.
On Saturday 10th May 2008 GMT at 11:32 AM GMT, Nigel Kelly said:
Watched the 2nd episode. On a positive note I liked the girl farting in the bedroom sketch and the guy in the pub who cant talk to women.
On Saturday 10th May 2008 GMT at 11:50 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Is there a guy in his living room who can't talk to anyone? 'Cos, y'know, I reckon that'd be amazing.
On Monday 12th May 2008 GMT at 2:38 AM GMT, EllieJP said:
I wasn't that impressed. It's amusing but I am annoyed by the terrible acting...and what the hell is the Chilly Mondo (or what ever they say) thing about? I don't get it.
On Monday 12th May 2008 GMT at 8:38 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: EllieJP @ May 11 2008, 11:38 PM BST
and what the hell is the Chilly Mondo (or what ever they say) thing about? I don't get it.
Pretty poor from what Ive seen so far, and I really dont get that Chilly Mondo thing either; whats that supposed to be about exactly? Did I miss something, or are they just saying Chilly Mondo and that in itself is supposed to be funny?
On Monday 12th May 2008 GMT at 9:01 PM GMT, Lee Henman said:
I didn't write that sketch but Chilly Mondo is basically a comment on how people so easily get sucked into pointless catchphrases. All the kids in the sketch are in the classroom shouting "Chilly Mondo!" at each other, and the teacher's begging them to realise their stupidity, shouting "You don't have to let it catch on!"
And just to prove the point, I was in town today and heard a young girl say it to her mate, although she said it wrong and went "A Chivvy Bongo!".
On Monday 12th May 2008 GMT at 9:15 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
Chilly mondo seems a very desperate way of getting a catchphrase "out there" by pretending its already cool - as opposed to the traditional way of just letting it become a catch phrase.
Prob a good example of how you cant create cool - it either is or isn't. This isnt - looks like it was made by a drama club of 10 year olds.
You just wonder when someone wrote the line "cor Miss....you said f**k" what part of that did they think was funny? just seems such a lazy arse way of writing.
On Monday 12th May 2008 GMT at 9:39 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Perry Nium @ May 12 2008, 6:01 PM BSTI didn't write that sketch but Chilly Mondo is basically a comment on how people so easily get sucked into pointless catchphrases. All the kids in the sketch are in the classroom shouting "Chilly Mondo!" at each other, and the teacher's begging them to realise their stupidity, shouting "You don't have to let it catch on!"
And just to prove the point, I was in town today and heard a young girl say it to her mate, although she said it wrong and went "A Chivvy Bongo!".
Mmm, but not exactly funny as a returning sketch; or as a one off, just annoying. I cant comment overall as I havent sat and watched a full episode, but wasnt impressed with the bits I did see.
On Monday 12th May 2008 GMT at 9:48 PM GMT, jacparov said:
I watched the second episode and I didn't laugh once. They keep repeating the same premise over and over again. It really is bad.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 12:21 PM GMT, Ben said:
I watched the repeat of episode 3 last night.
The alcoholic dad one I liked. The bong/tequila ones I liked. The XP360 one was nice, but didn't have a great ending.
The one big plus is the comic acting of the actor who plays Asbo Pin. I like him a lot and as someone else said, I can see him having a good sitcom career.
The chilly mondo one confuses me too. It is the sort of thing that happened at school, but I don't find it funny. In the first episode, the premise wasn't explained very well either. The kids just started shouting "Chilly mondo".
Unfortunately the show is more miss than hit in my opinion. Again it's aimed at this young demograph that BBC3 seem intent on capturing.
Is it a demograph that are watching though? Are they not all sat on street corners drinking White Lightning instead of watching TV?
It may well have an audience share which are loyal though. I am neither a market researcher or 'down with the kids'.
Saying all that, well done to any BSG'ers who have got work in it. It's a step forwards and a nice addition to your CV.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 1:07 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Winterlight @ May 14 2008, 9:21 AM BST
Unfortunately the show is more miss than hit in my opinion. Again it's aimed at this young demograph that BBC3 seem intent on capturing.
Is it a demograph that are watching though? Are they not all sat on street corners drinking White Lightning instead of watching TV?
What angers me about this naked demograph chasing is that it's actually hugely insulting. It's like saying you're 18 or 19 therefore you're going to like puerile childish comedy with little or no intelligence.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 1:12 PM GMT, Ben said:
That's true. When I was 18/19 my favourite sketch shows on telly were: Jam, Big Train and The Fast Show.
Thinking about it more...
If Shameless wasn't so fashionable, do you think a show like Scallywagga would have found it harder to be comissioned?
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 1:38 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I think Scallywagga is definitely a product of it's time, and I'm sure that when these shows are commissioned they do look at other shows like Shameless. Which is part of the problem with commissioning. Instead of looking to produce a great comedy show, they constantly seem to be trying to tick different boxes and appeal to a certain strata of society. Frankly, it's depressing.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 1:44 PM GMT, willie garvin said:
This does appear to have had a great deal of money and effort thrown at it - a huge number of elaborate locations compared to similar sketch shows. I'm thinking about how much it would cost to hire and get clearance to film in a school, plus child actors,for a short sketch about an 'inappropriate' poem. And the sketch with two girls talking about dogging that could have been filmed anywhere but they'd found some massive industrial laundry to film in, about half a days filming for that, perhaps? Rather than an hour in the BBC canteen? Seems like an enormous amount of effort for something a bit 'meh', couldn't the budget go on paying the writers better, shoving them a few more quid to punch up a mediocre script? The poem sketch could have been great but it appeared they spent five minutes writing it and weeks arranging the shoot(if someone here wrote it I do apologise, I just genuinely get the feeling the quality of the writing was the least important thing to the makers, and that can only have negative impact on how you write. I've been given similar 'that'll do' briefs in the past and it does affect what you put into a script, it doesn't make you a bad writer per se, just a badly motivated one)
Anyway, I feel a little bit like Tony Hayers in the Knowing Me Knowing Yule christmas special, comparing the budget of a show to the price of a kidney dialasis machine for a local hospital. It's no one's fault i suppose that these days you can't do sketches in a Fry and Laurie type way - a cafe table and a man dressed as a waiter on an empty stage being enough for an audience to know the sketch is set in a restaurant, and everything else being focussed on the funny.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 1:46 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I think all shows should be forced to stick their budgets in the credits, and exactly how much everything cost.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 2:14 PM GMT, Ben said:
I'd forgotten about the poem sketch. That was quite a good one.
It's a shame that it's difficult to find out who writes what on a sketch show. It would be interesting to see.
On Wednesday 14th May 2008 GMT at 7:06 PM GMT, Spagett said:
After watching this I think I can say that TittyBangBang has a new rival in worst ever sketch show.
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 4:35 PM GMT, Joeono said:
Watched an episode of this last night, some good ideas in it I think and some just copies of sketches from other shows. I didn't find it all that funny which I was disappointed about as I wanted to like it, I will give it a few more goes though before I write it off as it may have been a dud episode. Some of the acting was dreadful which really let it down and made it look amateurish. The pin guy number guesser was a highlight though and also the guy who's in Two Pints is good. I think it has potential. Anyone know how you go about submitting material?
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 4:48 PM GMT, Ben said:
I would suggest getting in contact with the producer of the show. Or speak to one of the people on here who have had material featured on it.
WHEN IS PERRY'S MATERIAL COMING ON???!!!!
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 8:23 PM GMT, Gary Skipper said:
Me and my writng partner Phil wrote the Facebook sketch and the 'exam' sketch (hand in any mobile phones...)from last nights episode. I thought they did a good job on both.
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 8:34 PM GMT, Ben said:
Well done. I missed last nights episode. I'll search it up on iplayer and look out for them.
I just flicked through iplayer and found your sketches. The exam one didn't do anything for me, but I did like the facebook one. Some nice writing.
On Thursday 22nd May 2008 GMT at 3:10 AM GMT, Mark said:
Yes, the facebook one was a highlight - well done Gary. (I'm not just saying that because you're here, Scallywagga is far from even - but it does have some gems - so credit where credit is due)
On Thursday 22nd May 2008 GMT at 12:15 PM GMT, Ben said:
I only flicked through the show last night to find Gary's sketches, but I did see a few more that I liked.
The alcoholic dad and Asbo Pin ones were good. I always like those two characters. The first trick or treat sketch with Neil Fitzmaurice made me laugh as well.
On Thursday 22nd May 2008 GMT at 3:06 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Mark @ May 22 2008, 12:10 AM BSTYes, the facebook one was a highlight - well done Gary. (I'm not just saying that because you're here, Scallywagga is far from even - but it does have some gems - so credit where credit is due)
Even Shoot The Writers had gems.
On Thursday 22nd May 2008 GMT at 8:29 PM GMT, Splodge said:
Some decent sketches in the last episode, the alcoholic dad sketch is always good, 'I'm right though, aren't I' subconsciously entered one of my conversations yesterday, but that exam sketch was the best of the lot, I wouldn't say it made me laugh the most but it was so brilliantly executed that it was difficult not to like it. Overall - not bad at all.
On Thursday 22nd May 2008 GMT at 10:27 PM GMT, Gary Skipper said:
The 'exam' sketch is more mildly amusing rather than laugh out loud funny because it doesn't really have any punch lines, but like Slodge said I thought it was well put together.
My favourite sketch which they did of ours is in the next episode called 'You know what I'm saying'. It is a lad talking about his previous nights exploits to his mate. It is a bit rude and full of inneundo but then again I has a childish sense of humour.
On Thursday 22nd May 2008 GMT at 10:51 PM GMT, Ben said:
How much did the sketches differ from the final script you handed in? Had any changes been made by the producers or was it pretty much word for word?
On Saturday 24th May 2008 GMT at 2:14 PM GMT, swerytd said:
I like this show more and more each time I watch it. The PIN guy (Carl Rice, is it?) is a true comedy genius. I would lobby for him to be in any sitcom I get commissioned!
Facebook sketch was great Gary. Best of the show, I thought.
Dan
On Sunday 25th May 2008 GMT at 4:06 AM GMT, Chris Forshaw said:
I thought this show was pretty bloody awful to be perfectly honest. And I'm easily amused.
On Tuesday 27th May 2008 GMT at 8:01 PM GMT, Gary Skipper said:
The amount the sketch varies from the final script is different from sketch to sketch. Facebook was edited down and we obviously didn't have 'Chillimondo' on the end of it. The one tonight is pretty spot on but they have tweaked the ending, but we had a sketch in the pilot were they took the premise of the sketch and pretty much read wrote it entirely, but we still got paid for it.
On Wednesday 28th May 2008 GMT at 4:24 AM GMT, Aw564650 said:
My 2p's worth now :-)
I'll admit that I first watched the show because I liked the theme music (yes, a crappy reason), but since then i've actually found it worth watching. Like all sketch shows we seem to get on TV, some of the content i find funny, some i don't like, but then again i don't tune in expecting to like absolutely everything that's on TV - it's just nice to have the choice & for people to have the balls to have a go even if other people do think it's shit. At least they're trying & hopefully learning from they're experiences, so they can continue a tradition of good British comedy. At the end of the day everyone starts somewhere, so i say well done to them for having a go - that puts them ahead of most of us here...
Well done to Gary & Phil for their contributions, the facebook one has got to be an interviewees worst nightmare, but it's something i could see happening & being able to laugh about :-)
On Wednesday 28th May 2008 GMT at 9:19 AM GMT, fanfan said:
www.joannahigson.com
shes amazing. and i'm so sad
On Wednesday 28th May 2008 GMT at 1:01 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Aw564650 @ May 28 2008, 1:24 AM BSTIt's just nice for people to have the balls to have a go even if other people do think it's shit.
I don't think it's about bravery that makes people write Scallywagga, it's about the paycheck they get for doing it. It's about bravery watching it.
On Wednesday 28th May 2008 GMT at 2:19 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: fanfan @ May 28 2008, 6:19 AM BSTwww.joannahigson.com
shes amazing. and i'm so sad
LOL. Good site!
On Wednesday 4th June 2008 GMT at 2:48 AM GMT, rik7580 said:
After watching all 6 episodes (think saw Spacehopper, but lot of beer since then), anyway, overall thought it was a very good program. I know really I should be out of the age range at 28, but so what!
Of course there were a few sketches that fell short, but the stronger sketches made up for it, and soon made you forget about them.
I do think that Carl's characters had the most 'meat' & realism to them, but all actors involved gave 110%, and I thought it showed.
Also, Joanna, Jessica & Lena (not forgetting Sally, too) are some of the best females seen on-screen for awhile
I already have my fingers crossed for a second series...and a DVD release, since accidently took them off the PVR in anger one night!
If any writers interested, have a few ideas for some of the characters. Mainly Asbo Pin and Jon (drunk that explains things in his own unique way). Drop us a line if interested/curious
On Saturday 5th July 2008 GMT at 3:54 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Finally getting around to watching this. Just finished episode one.
Loved the father scaring his kids at bed time. The goth character was also great. Also rather amused by the woman who "wanted to work with animals". Unexpectedly decent ending to the sex/Top Gear sketch, and a notable mention to 2-4-6-8 Motorway - but really for the dancey walk rather than the 'comedy'.
Overall, about on par with Tittybangbang.
On Saturday 5th July 2008 GMT at 4:46 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 5 2008, 12:54 AM BST
Overall, about on par with Tittybangbang.
They'll probably put that on the front of the DVD.
On Saturday 5th July 2008 GMT at 4:53 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Probably!
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 2:26 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I just thought I'd let everybody know that Scallywagga's been re-commissioned. Which I guess is good for me because I've been allowed to submit ideas for the second series since I didn't manage to get any in the first series.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 4:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I suppose I should find copies of the first to watch then.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 5:58 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 1:18 PM BSTI suppose I should find copies of the first to watch then.
It's on a certain tube.com if you're wondering.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 6:03 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Not a chance in hell. Can't bare watching stuff on the computer.
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 7:01 PM GMT, David Bussell said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 13 2008, 3:03 PM BSTNot a chance in hell. Can't bare watching stuff on the computer.
*bear*
On Wednesday 13th August 2008 GMT at 7:38 PM GMT, Aaron said:
That one too.
On Tuesday 22nd December 2009 GMT at 12:58 AM GMT, Ben said:
When's the second series of this coming out?
At the start of the year I heard it was being shot mid-year, but haven't heard anything since.
I believe Lee Henman had some work accepted for the new series. I submitted a few sketches and received some kind words in return, but never heard anything else.
On Tuesday 22nd December 2009 GMT at 5:07 AM GMT, Kevin Murphy said:
Quote: Ben @ December 21 2009, 7:58 PM GMT
I believe Lee Henman had some work accepted for the new series.
I'm pretty certain he has a recurring character. Not sure when it's on though.
On Tuesday 22nd December 2009 GMT at 7:53 AM GMT, ellipsis said:
Just out of curiosity, what's up with the name? I keep thinking scallywags, like scallywags and carpetbaggers.