Delta Forever
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 1:55 PM GMT, al gernon said:
Does anyone know anything about this show apart from what's on the front of this site?
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 2:38 PM GMT, Aaron said:
COMEDY: Delta Forever
On: BBC Three
Date: Monday 19th May 2008
Time: 23:00 to 23:30
Comedy pilot about the obsessive online fans of a series of novels about teen-hero Delta, whose lives revolve around an unofficial fan-site on which they meet and greet, rubbish their rivals and generally show off. The film studio holds a secret preview screening in London of the first movie adaptation of the beloved Delta series.
Actually sounds worryingly like us lot, in a way. :-/
(That's all I got.)
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 3:14 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
After placebo and admin maybe its 3rd time lucky? Although I'm no fan of "wacky situation" instead of descent writing so who knows.
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 3:30 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2r_Hs27qdk
Edit: IMO the trailer isn't funny. The only good thing about it is Antonia Campbell-Hughes, and she doesn't even speak. Heh.
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 3:40 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
hmmmmmm.
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 4:23 PM GMT, al gernon said:
what was it? won't let me view it in Ireland
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 5:38 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I got bored halfway through the clip, which doesn't bode well. And it looks like yet another addition to the increasingly big kidcom category.
On Monday 19th May 2008 GMT at 9:46 PM GMT, jacparov said:
Looks a bit poo.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:41 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Some nice comments on the Harry Potter screen conversion, but that just wasn't funny. I think I sniggered twice through the episode, with another one or two during the closing credits. Evidently having a writing team doesn't ensure a good show.
Just ... Not funny. Don't think there's anything more that can be said.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:45 AM GMT, Alan Cornforth said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 19 2008, 11:41 PM BSTEvidently having a writing team doesn't ensure a good show.
As many, many, many American shows have proven?!
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:48 AM GMT, M Lewis said:
Best of the 3 (placebo/admin/this) but still not great - some nice moments of dialogue (last 30 secs!) but a wacky plot that distracted.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:49 AM GMT, zooo said:
It was all right. Some funny lines!
I liked the idea.
It might have worked better if they were obsessed with a real book/film rather than the invented one. I dunno.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:49 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Alan Cornforth @ May 19 2008, 11:45 PM BSTAs many, many, many American shows have proven?!
True, true... Still. Point being, it was bad.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:51 AM GMT, M Lewis said:
Quote: Alan Cornforth @ May 19 2008, 11:45 PM BSTAs many, many, many American shows have proven?!
Well, presumably there are a zillilon crap ones for every Friends so yeah, they also prove it!
Quote: zooo @ May 19 2008, 11:49 PM BST
It might have worked better if they were obsessed with a real book/film rather than the invented one. I dunno.
they should have gone one way or the other - dont dress it up like harry potter then drop in names like Radcliffe....we arent stupid, we get the idea!
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:51 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ May 19 2008, 11:49 PM BSTIt was all right. Some funny lines!
I liked the idea.
It might have worked better if they were obsessed with a real book/film rather than the invented one. I dunno.
It just didn't feel like it had direction. And all of that weird makeup? I'm sorry, but no. It had no one setting so didn't really work as a sitcom, and apart from people hating a movie of a book, there didn't seem to be any story. Just didn't work at all for me.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:53 AM GMT, M Lewis said:
indeed - if it got a series how does episode 2 work? none of the characters have any tie to each other????
Quote: Aaron @ May 19 2008, 11:51 PM BSTIt just didn't feel like it had direction. And all of that weird makeup? I'm sorry, but no. It had no one setting so didn't really work as a sitcom, and apart from people hating a movie of a book, there didn't seem to be any story. Just didn't work at all for me.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:41 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: M Lewis @ May 19 2008, 12:14 PM BST
Although I'm no fan of "wacky situation" instead of descent writing so who knows.
That's the sort of writing I'm good at.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:00 AM GMT, M Lewis said:
Quote: David Chapman @ May 20 2008, 12:41 AM BSTThat's the sort of writing I'm good at.
Don't lower yourself down. Some of the stuff you post is ok.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 11:39 AM GMT, sootyj said:
Hated it, weak uninteresting characters stumbling through a very old comedy trope.
The old we need a ticket urgently.
Unlikeable characters, with poor cliched lines.
And if you're mocking a subject, get the source material right (check out Galaxy Quest). I didn't see the Delta books as anything other than a cheap McGuffin.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 11:49 AM GMT, catskillz said:
That girl, who was also in Lead Balloon, has got to be one of the most annoying people on T.V.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 12:03 PM GMT, JohnnyD said:
Fun, but not funny.
Ophelia Lovibond. Great name (and pout at the end).
Missing apostrophe on the 'Its Shite' sign.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:04 PM GMT, Marc P said:
I think I might be going against the trend here but there wasn't much about this that I didn't like. By far the best of the bunch so far, interesting direction and really strong performances all round. Scots bloke was outstanding.
As to it's legs, it's just a boy chases girl story - character based. The Delta sci fi stuff is kinda irrelevant and if that isn't front of stage for the eps I don't see a problem really. Single camera so they can stick it where they like really.
And I did laugh out loud a few times.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:07 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Okay, but nothing special. And I did find myself watching the clock almost as much as the screen when it was on.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:45 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Of all three pilots, I'm going to go against the trend and state that despite its lack of stylistic direction, Placebo was by far the superior.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:47 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Placebo was probably the most interesting idea, fluffed by crude writing and dreary acting. There is still a great comedy to be made out of the idea of drugs testing trials.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:50 PM GMT, Aaron said:
But the crudity was what made it funny! I would be THOROUGHLY disheartened if it made a full series and dropped that.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:54 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I'd forgot about making any of three into a series. None struck me as having that much potential.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 1:58 PM GMT, Aaron said:
That is, however, very true.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:00 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Is that it for pilots now? Just those three? Or are there more to come?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:00 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
Quote: chipolata @ May 20 2008, 10:47 AM BSTPlacebo was probably the most interesting idea, fluffed by crude writing and dreary acting.
A chocolate teapot then .... a show about nothing much can be great with a good script but the most interesting premise is pointless if its all it has. You dont need wacky situations to be funny, you need to be funny.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:05 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: M Lewis @ May 20 2008, 11:00 AM BSTA choclate teapot then .... a show about nothing much can be great with a good script but the most interesting premise is pointless if its all it has. You dont need wacky situations to be funny, you need to be funny.
I agree entirely. I just think there is great comic mileage in people allowing themselves to test drugs for money.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:06 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: chipolata @ May 20 2008, 11:00 AM BSTIs that it for pilots now? Just those three? Or are there more to come?
Nope, more to come. Next week is a sketch show called Barely Legal, and after that is Torn Up Tales. Apparently.
COMEDY: Barely Legal
On: BBC Three
Date: Monday 26th May 2008
Time: 23:00 to 23:30
Sketch show pilot in which hot new comic performers Ellie Bird, Joe Da Costa, David Hayler, Sophie McCabe, Dominique Moore and Ekow Quartey embrace a shedload of ridiculous scenarios. Includes the man with the Top 5 for everything, the world's first game of strip hangman and the reason not to jump for joy when your girlfriend wants to watch a porn film.
Quote: chipolata @ May 20 2008, 11:05 AM BSTI just think there is great comic mileage in people allowing themselves to test drugs for money.
Try telling that to Northwick Park...
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:08 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 20 2008, 11:06 AM BSTNope, more to come. Next week is a sketch show called Barely Legal, and after that is Torn Up Tales. Apparently.
I've got some videos called Barely Legal. I hope it's as good as them.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:09 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Barely Legal?
Has JK done the theme tune to that?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:10 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: chipolata @ May 20 2008, 11:08 AM BSTI've got some videos called Barely Legal. I hope it's as good as them.
But with less goats.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:26 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Isn't Barely Legal the sketch show with performers as young as 12 or something? I remember reading something about it yonks ago.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:26 PM GMT, zooo said:
I think they're called something else...
Aren't they?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:27 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ May 20 2008, 11:26 AM BSTIsn't Barely Legal the sketch show with performers as young as 12 or something? I remember reading something about it yonks ago.
Please god, I hope you're joking.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:27 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 20 2008, 11:10 AM BSTBut with less goats.
You're thinking of Baaaa-ly Legal
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:29 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: chipolata @ May 20 2008, 11:27 AM BSTPlease god, I hope you're joking.
They don't do sex or owt.
Just comedy sketches! They're quite funny.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:46 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
A-ha, found it! Posted on the actual site: http://www.sitcom.co.uk/news/news.php?story=000395
Horay for google. Once again I can't wait for Alice Lowe's sketch show.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 2:48 PM GMT, zooo said:
Wow, they are called Barely Legal.
And look at how much Delta Forever changed!
I love Alice Lowe too.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:03 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
looks like delta forever's writers had to find some room round the table! pretty sure it listed 4 or 5 in the crdits last night?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:08 PM GMT, Marc P said:
It did including the director and I guess the two original writers credited in the first news release. It obviously changed a lot on the way to getting broadcast.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:26 PM GMT, jdubya said:
I really, really liked this. laughed out loud several times, plenty of storylines developing. great acting. love to see more. nice to see something so stylistic too.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:27 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: catskillz @ May 20 2008, 8:49 AM BSTThat girl, who was also in Lead Balloon, has got to be one of the most annoying people on T.V.
I love her!
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:33 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Oh good, it's not just me then.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:38 PM GMT, jdubya said:
was that Miranda?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 3:39 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yes, I think so. The woman who 'wasn't a fan' but ran the website or something.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:13 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
went over my head...why was she not a fan if she was blogging the whole thing?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:16 PM GMT, zooo said:
She was a bit of a cock. Didn't want to be associated with the rabid internet fans.
She probably was a fan.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:19 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Only a 'bit'? Was there anything redeeming or positive at all about her character?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:22 PM GMT, zooo said:
I liked her pyjamas.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:27 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: M Lewis @ May 20 2008, 1:13 PM BSTwent over my head...
Bless
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:38 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
I just didnt get it - if she runs a fan site wouldnt she be the biggest geek of all? i dont think i've ever met anyone who ran or moderated on an internet site about anything that wasnt 200% geek in the real world!
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:46 PM GMT, jdubya said:
I think that's part of the irony mr lewis. She's in denial about being a fan, but ultimately she is the biggest geek of the lot of them.
It's a nice character though. I think she runs the site because she needs to feel important.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:48 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: M Lewis @ May 20 2008, 1:38 PM BSTI just didnt get it - if she runs a fan site wouldnt she be the biggest geek of all? i dont think i've ever met anyone who ran or moderated on an internet site about anything that wasnt 200% geek in the real world!
I've met loads like that, they get the job because they just know someone. I thought it wasn't bad, but I'm not sure where it was going or where it can go from here.
They obviously didn't have the rights to have them obsessed by Harry Potter so that's why they made this one up.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 4:51 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ May 20 2008, 1:48 PM BSTI've met loads like that, they get the job because they just know someone.
or that!!!
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 5:14 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: M Lewis @ May 20 2008, 1:38 PM BSTI just didnt get it - if she runs a fan site wouldnt she be the biggest geek of all? i dont think i've ever met anyone who ran or moderated on an internet site about anything that wasnt 200% geek in the real world!
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 5:17 PM GMT, M Lewis said:
Quote: ContainsNuts @ May 20 2008, 1:48 PM BSTI've met loads like that, they get the job because they just know someone.
But is running a website a job - i assumed she must be a fan doing it for fun (although i couldnt see the fun she was having!)
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 5:17 PM GMT, jdubya said:
pmsl
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 9:48 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: M Lewis @ May 20 2008, 1:38 PM BSTI just didnt get it - if she runs a fan site wouldnt she be the biggest geek of all? i dont think i've ever met anyone who ran or moderated on an internet site about anything that wasnt 200% geek in the real world!
I hate comedy. And I'm not a geek either. Honest.
Of all the characters I did feel she was the least believable. For a while I thought the plot was leading to her and the black guy falling for each other - hence the girl outside could then get it, but I must have mis-read that.
As for the episode itself - I thought it was ok, the romance angle was quite sweet. But I have to say I can't see how they'd take it from here if they were given a full series. (six conventions?)
They owe the Harry Potter phenomenon a lot though! Still, they did give a knowing nod by mentioning Daniel Radcliffe so I'll let them off.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 9:54 PM GMT, jacparov said:
I got exactly 5:52 in and had to stop. It is poo.
Of the three I prefer Admin, but to be honest that isn't saying much as they're all a bit shite.
I much prefer Black Books(which is new to me ).
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 10:18 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: Mark @ May 20 2008, 6:48 PM BSTI hate comedy. And I'm not a geek either. Honest.
As for the episode itself - I thought it was ok, the romance angle was quite sweet. But I have to say I can't see how they'd take it from here if they were given a full series. (six conventions?)
Think Love Soup for a younger generation.
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 10:42 PM GMT, Martin H said:
Watched about 10 minutes before I switched off, the concept sounded quite good but it was just drivel. Where the hell were the jokes?
On Tuesday 20th May 2008 GMT at 10:51 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Sitcom doesn't have to be about jokes. Think Love Soup for the younger generation.
And the older.
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 12:10 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Again, can't quote in here right now, so Mark:
More than a Radcliffe mention. The artwork of the film was similar to the HP films, and totally different to the books. Also they ranted about changing the title to pander to stupid American audiences.
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 7:48 PM GMT, Rachel said:
I quite liked the pilot! Not many actual laughter moments, but I found it amusing.
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 7:50 PM GMT, Aaron said:
One could be forgiven for mistaking you for the main character, what with the glowy super-white skinned picture!
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 8:49 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 21 2008, 4:50 PM BSTOne could be forgiven for mistaking you for the main character, what with the glowy super-white skinned picture!
So are you the star of Harry Potter and the Shower of Piss?
Sorry.
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 8:58 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Shower of Piss? Is that another film or something I've not heard about, or is it an attack on a Harry Potter title?
Not the first time (by a long shot) people have said I look like him though!
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 9:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 21 2008, 5:58 PM BSTShower of Piss? Is that another film or something I've not heard about, or is it an attack on a Harry Potter title?
Not the first time (by a long shot) people have said I look like him though!
It was a reference to the colouring of your avatar.
I'll start the car now...
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 9:16 PM GMT, Aaron said:
If that's the colour of your piss, I would advise a trip to the doctor!
On Wednesday 21st May 2008 GMT at 9:50 PM GMT, Rachel said:
Bwahaah! 
On Friday 23rd May 2008 GMT at 3:12 AM GMT, Badge said:
Quote: catskillz @ May 20 2008, 8:49 AM BSTThat girl, who was also in Lead Balloon, has got to be one of the most annoying people on T.V.
I didn't see Delta Forever, but I do think Antonia Campbell-Hughes is extremely talented, as is her LB co-star Rasmus Hardiker. I've a hunch we will be looking back in ten years' time at Lead Balloon as a hotbed of fresh acting/comedy talent.