The Kevin Bishop Show - Series 1
On Thursday 24th July 2008 GMT at 7:53 PM GMT, Mark said:
This starts tomorrow tonight (Friday, 10pm, C4). It's worth checking out - there's a couple of duds, but with such a refreshingly fast pace (three or four sketches a minute) they're quickly swept aside by a larger quantity of quality sketches. Watch out for the age of consent rap, Stephen Hawking's new wheels and Simon Cowell's brother Brian.
See our guide for more info, a trailer and an exclusive interview with Kevin Bishop.
On Thursday 24th July 2008 GMT at 8:18 PM GMT, zooo said:
Love the interview!
On Thursday 24th July 2008 GMT at 8:25 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I can't wait for this. I really liked the pilot especially LOTSW USA. Kevin Bishop is very talented. Also, great interview. Thanks.
On Thursday 24th July 2008 GMT at 8:34 PM GMT, JuliaC said:
I really enjoyed the pilot. He's a great mimic - hopefully the series will keep up the high standard.
On Thursday 24th July 2008 GMT at 10:20 PM GMT, liamgazza said:
The Harry Hill bit on the advert is very funny.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 2:06 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Genuinely one of the nicest guys I've met. Not sure exactly how it comes across to others in the interview, but he sounds proper Cockeny stylee, really friendly genuine guy. 
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 2:07 AM GMT, zooo said:
Aw!
He was on Charlotte Church tonight.
I missed it though, of course.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 2:12 AM GMT, Alan Cornforth said:
First time I have put a face to the name, he seems a nice guy - Charlotte C interviewing Jonathan Ross was embarrassing though.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 2:14 AM GMT, zooo said:
I saw that bit!
I quite liked it when he was saying, for no apparent reason, why he wouldn't cheat on his wife.
It was sweet, but a bit weird.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 2:16 AM GMT, Alan Cornforth said:
She seems to believe that swearing a lot is good interview technique and JR just joined in.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 12:39 PM GMT, chipolata said:
The previews I've read about this show are pretty ominous. Lab Rats ominous.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 1:17 PM GMT, David H said:
I loved Kevin Bishop when he was in Spoons and the material was good, but I thought his pilot for this was very weak. I will give it another go or two, but I'm not expecting much.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 1:24 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Kevin Bishop's okay, but there's something lightweight about him.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 4:10 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: chipolata @ July 25 2008, 9:39 AM BSTThe previews I've read about this show are pretty ominous. Lab Rats ominous.
It won't please all, and won't even be slightly relevant in a couple of years - as he himself admitted - but it's not a bad show at all. I've seen the first episode, and am looking forward to checking out the rest.
On Friday 25th July 2008 GMT at 10:17 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
I liked the pilot, so I'm looking forward to this; I think TV really needs a good sketch show, there's been too many ropey ones over the last few years.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:12 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Oh God, I'd forgotten about this one. 
sooty's going to hate the show.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:14 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Some funny stuff, some not funny stuff. It's good, if a little too fast.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:14 AM GMT, zooo said:
I missed boys kissing. 
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:15 AM GMT, Chickenoriental said:
Early thoughts..
It's surprisingly original! I didn't catch the pilot, but the first episode already has me laughing! The Tim Westwood and Stephen Hawking sketch really made me laugh! It has new ideas for what is a linear genre in comedy.
It has high potential to do well!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:17 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 10:14 PM BSTI missed boys kissing.
Boys kissing? I don't remember that bit!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:19 AM GMT, Chickenoriental said:
Anyone else notice on the 'Sky' themed channel ident it say fri 18 July.. I guess it was intended for last week!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:24 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 25 2008, 10:17 PM BSTBoys kissing? I don't remember that bit!
I only saw a split second. It was some Bourne Identity sketch?
Maybe I was mistook!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 25 2008, 10:17 PM BSTBoys kissing? I don't remember that bit!
The Bourne thing. 'Bumming soon'
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, zooo said:
I wasn't mistooken. Curses!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, Chickenoriental said:
Ha! Indiana Jones thing! like a visual one-liner!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Ah. I changed the channel at that point. And having not seen ANY of the films spoofed, it didn't make an impression at the screening.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, zooo said:
I can't believe Kevin didn't baggsy being Indy for himself!
I would have.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Liked the R Kelly music video
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:30 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
It was over pretty fast. Enjoyed it though.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:32 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 10:27 PM BSTI can't believe Kevin didn't baggsy being Indy for himself!
I would have.
Well to be fair, he did say that he doesn't really consider it "his" show, and really didn't want it to be called The Kevin Bishop Show. I think they just worked on who did what best!
And I don't remember the Indy one either.
Quote: Nil Putters @ July 25 2008, 10:30 PM BSTIt was over pretty fast. Enjoyed it though.
Is that what Mrs Nil says?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:40 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Leevil @ July 25 2008, 10:14 PM BSTSome funny stuff, some not funny stuff. It's good, if a little too fast.
That's exactly what I was going to say.
The bang, bang, bang format got a bit tiring after a while. (Well I am getting on a bit!)
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:41 AM GMT, Aaron said:
The doctor one, probably the longest sketch there, was awful. Big mistake to include it IMO.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:43 AM GMT, zooo said:
Which was the doctor sketch?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:45 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Very good. Excellent to finally see a sketch show that makes me laugh out loud, and want more when it's finished. Must have good writers.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:53 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ July 25 2008, 10:43 PM BSTWhich was the doctor sketch?
Not Doctor Who, don't worry. There was a bit about a Dr Smallcock diagnosing a new illness. It wasn't very funny.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:55 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 25 2008, 10:32 PM BST
Is that what Mrs Nil says?
Yeah, when I can get her off the phone.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:59 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: David Chapman @ July 25 2008, 10:40 PM BST(Well I am getting on a bit!)
Awww, come on David, that's just not true.
A bit??
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:59 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ July 25 2008, 10:55 PM BSTYeah, when I can get her off the phone.
LOL.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 2:09 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Leevil @ July 25 2008, 10:27 PM BSTLiked the R Kelly music video
"Check her ID, Check her other ID, photocopy that ID." lol
Oh, I really enjoyed it. Some really good stuff, some medicore (sp?) stuff. I really enjoyed the Stephen Hawking sketch, Indian Jones, Walken Crisps, also the skydiver.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 2:11 AM GMT, al gernon said:
Groundhog Gay? Groundhog Gay? I switched off after this. I presume there was better bits?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 2:13 AM GMT, Chickenoriental said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ July 25 2008, 11:09 PM BST"Check her ID, Check her other ID, photocopy that ID." lol
some medicore (sp?)
Mediocre
(N.B - smiley is not used sarcastically!)My favourites were the Stephen Hawking & Westwood sketch, and the Indiana Jones one. Champion episode! Will watch next week!
Quote: al_gernon @ July 25 2008, 11:11 PM BSTGroundhog Gay? Groundhog Gay? I switched off after this. I presume there was better bits?
There were much much better bits than that! Probably one of its lowest sketches!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 2:21 AM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Really enjoyed it; had me laughing like a fool several times; much, much more then any recent sketch show. I especially liked the bit with actors auditioning, like Al Pacino doing Superman. Will be interesting to see if the quality keeps up, as a lot of sketch shows tend to nose dive after an episode or two; I hope it does becuase the pilot and this first episode have both been great.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 4:30 AM GMT, Jenuff said:
I was once told by an apparent comedy professional that mock adverts just don't work on comedy sketch shows, but I thought they worked really well on this show? Esp the Sienna Miller/Gordon Brown perfumes .
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 4:34 AM GMT, Aaron said:
The Gordon Brown one was particularly ace.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 4:35 AM GMT, Leevil said:
Yeah, they were good.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:33 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Jenuff @ July 26 2008, 1:30 AM BSTI was once told by an apparent comedy professional that mock adverts just don't work on comedy sketch shows.
Stupid thing to say though, isn't it? They work well if they're funny; simple as that.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:46 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Of course, as comedy is so individually subjective and at the mercy of the socio-economic climate under which it is watched at any one point, one could argue that ANY such statement regarding humour is stupid.
But that's a whole different thread again.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:48 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I liked it, especially the Jonathan Ross sketches taking the mickey out of him and Ricky Gervais. Very Fast Show like in terms of it structure.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 1:48 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 26 2008, 10:46 AM BSTOf course, as comedy is so individually subjective and at the mercy of the socio-economic climate under which it is watched at any one point, one could argue that ANY such statement regarding humour is stupid.
That's what I was going to say. Ahem.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:03 PM GMT, Charly said:
I knew I recognised this man somewhere. Wasn't he the boy in the Muppets treasure island?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 3:23 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Charly @ July 26 2008, 12:03 PM BSTI knew I recognised this man somewhere. Wasn't he the boy in the Muppets treasure island?
Yes, he was. Makes me laugh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaOylSg3G-w
Oh, by the way, did anyone catch the J Ross counting his money sketch? It was very quick but made me lol.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 4:04 PM GMT, gary ash said:
Well, that was the biggest load of schoolboy bollox I have ever witnessed in a primetime slot. It really was not funny at all. It reminded me of the stuff most 14 yr olds do when they get thier hands on a video camera, except that...it was devoid of any talent whatsoever. This guy doesn't do ONE convincing mimic...that wouldnt be so bad if the content of the mimic sketch was any good but sadly it isn't. I understand he's getting married today, good luck to him I hope his Mrs is earning a decent living because he doesnt appear to have much of one.
I can't believe that CH4 comissioned a whole series of this expensive rubbish when there are so many great truely funny people on the London comedy scene who blow this spoled bratt out of the water in the first 5 seconds of thier act.
Total rubbish! I am dumbfounded at CH4.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 4:14 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: gary ash @ July 26 2008, 1:04 PM BSTWell, that was the biggest load of schoolboy bollox I have ever witnessed in a primetime slot. It really was not funny at all. It reminded me of the stuff most 14 yr olds do when they get thier hands on a video camera, except that...it was devoid of any talent whatsoever. This guy doesn't do ONE convincing mimic...that wouldnt be so bad if the content of the mimic sketch was any good but sadly it isn't. I understand he's getting married today, good luck to him I hope his Mrs is earning a decent living because he doesnt appear to have much of one.
I can't believe that CH4 comissioned a whole series of this expensive rubbish when there are so many great truely funny people on the London comedy scene who blow this spoled bratt out of the water in the first 5 seconds of thier act.
Total rubbish! I am dumbfounded at CH4.
So you liked it the-oh. Twas pretty good though I thought. Nicely reserved first post Gary! As for the mimic thing, I don't think he's trying to be Rory Bremner or anything, it's just supposed to be broad takes on them, not on the nose impersonations. I can understand why a brash show like this would turn many off though; but I liked it.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:11 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
I loved it! I laughed my arse off practically all the way through.
One or two flops, but that's inevitable.
Great stuff, can't wait for next week's.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:14 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
I assume Gary has some reason for the slating above; it seemed a tad on the personel and over the top side to me. I suppose we'll see if he actually carries on posting on here. 'Spoiled Brat' is an especially odd thing to say; unles he knows him or something. Smacks of jealousy.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:26 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ July 26 2008, 3:14 PM BSTI assume Gary has some reason for the slating above; it seemed a tad on the personel and over the top side to me. I suppose we'll see if he actually carries on posting on here. 'Spoiled Brat' is an especially odd thing to say; unles he knows him or something. Smacks of jealousy.
Well I dunno, it's all subjective isn't it?
It does sound a bit like it's been judged before it's even been watched though.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:39 PM GMT, zooo said:
Hopefully he'll post again.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:43 PM GMT, David H said:
I thought it was really poor.
I was told channel hopping was a big no-no in sketches and here we are with one 
I like Kevin Bishop, I like the guy who plays Gerard in Peep Show, but this series was said to have been written in six weeks. It looks like it. You only write shows in six weeks if you don't chuck out all the duff bits.
Made a good point about Ross and Gervais, though probably could have been sharper with that too.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:46 PM GMT, Jenuff said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ July 26 2008, 10:33 AM BSTStupid thing to say though, isn't it? They work well if they're funny; simple as that.
Yes Matthew I understand that, just pointing out the irony!
I always thought they would work, but ahem, this 'person' was adament that 'advertising' would never work within a sketch show. Within a show like Kevin Bishop's though, I think you need the ads. Thought the show was excellent.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 6:49 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: David H @ July 26 2008, 3:43 PM BSTI was told channel hopping was a big no-no in sketches and here we are with one
Well the thing is, no one knows anything. Anything people say can't or shouldn't be done will turn up on TV six months later!
Quote: Jenuff @ July 26 2008, 3:46 PM BSTYes Matthew I understand that, just pointing out the irony!
Yes, I got that, I was underlining your original point.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 7:17 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Did you watch it zooo? I can't remember if you said you missed it or not.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 7:20 PM GMT, zooo said:
I watched most of it.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 7:23 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
What did you think?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 7:25 PM GMT, zooo said:
I liked most of what I saw!
Some of it was reeeally funny, but as usual I can't remember which bits.
Oh! I remember one. That Jodie Marsh autobiography sketch.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 7:31 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: zooo @ July 26 2008, 4:24 PM BSTI liked most of what I saw!
Some of it was reeeally funny, but as usual I can't remember which bits.
Same here. But there were a lot of sketches to be fair.
The Stalone clip where he just goes 'What?' made me laugh.
And the Lineker one.
Quote: zooo @ July 26 2008, 4:25 PM BST
Oh! I remember one. That Jodie Marsh autobiography sketch.
Oh yeah! Where she's really posh!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 7:54 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 26 2008, 3:11 PM BSTI loved it! I laughed my arse off practically all the way through.
One or two flops, but that's inevitable.
Great stuff, can't wait for next week's.
Did you choose the son or the daughter?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 8:13 PM GMT, zooo said:
Haha!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 8:15 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Aaron @ July 26 2008, 4:54 PM BSTDid you choose the son or the daughter?
That really was f**king funny!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 8:17 PM GMT, Aaron said:
That got a huge laugh from me at the press launch dealie, but then someone else actually mentioned it specifically as having not liked it!
The ticking arms was probably the best bit, visually.
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 8:23 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Ticking arms?
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 8:31 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Uhm. Not sure how to describe it. Wait for the sketch to appear on YouTube I guess!
On Saturday 26th July 2008 GMT at 9:02 PM GMT, swerytd said:
I liked it. Thought there were some hit and miss bits but the hits had me laughing out loud and the misses were so slow it didn't really matter. It was bloody fast though -- much faster than even The Fast Show!
And I did think 'F**k me, she *really* looks like Jodie Marsh!' and there, in the credits, 'special appearance by Jodie Marsh'. Kudos to her for a) a great performance and b) willing to laugh at herself.
Agree with the one-poster about Kevin mimicry at times though; some of his impressions are rubbish, but it kind of adds to the laughs tbh!
Will be watching this series to the end, I suspect.
Dan
On Sunday 27th July 2008 GMT at 12:35 AM GMT, gary ash said:
Nothing personal at all. He just came accross on charlotte Church as a spoled bratt. Sorry i really didnt find any of it funny as simple as that and it made me extremely angry that CH4 has f**ked up again.
If you enjoyed it good for you. Sorry needed to vent and short of complaining to C4 I did a search on reviews this morning to see if I was going mental or it really was as flat as I thought it was. This place and this thread came up in the search. Sorry if I offended but it really got my goat.
On Sunday 27th July 2008 GMT at 12:41 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: gary ash @ July 26 2008, 9:35 PM BSTNothing personal at all. He just came accross on charlotte Church as a spoled bratt.
Wow, coming across as a spoiled brat whilst sat next to Charlotte Church. I liked the show (Bishops that is), but that IS damning
I rather see him than her. I can't believe she got a second series. Maybe she gave someone at C4 some of her millions to keep herself on the air.Quote: gary ash @ July 26 2008, 9:35 PM BSTSorry needed to vent and short of complaining to C4 I did a search on reviews this morning to see if I was going mental or it really was as flat as I thought it was. This place and this thread came up in the search. Sorry if I offended but it really got my goat.
Fill your boots mate, I'm sure worse has been said (printed). No one's taking it personally. They'll just wanna pick your brains for a bit.
On Sunday 27th July 2008 GMT at 1:58 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: gary ash @ July 26 2008, 9:35 PM BSTNothing personal at all. He just came accross on charlotte Church as a spoled bratt. Sorry i really didnt find any of it funny as simple as that and it made me extremely angry that CH4 has f**ked up again.
If you enjoyed it good for you. Sorry needed to vent and short of complaining to C4 I did a search on reviews this morning to see if I was going mental or it really was as flat as I thought it was. This place and this thread came up in the search. Sorry if I offended but it really got my goat.
Welcome to the site, Gary!
I don't think anyone's offended at all - we're all entitled to our opinions. That's what this thread's for after all, to let us know what you thought of the programme.
If it's not your bag it's not your bag, but I think, at least judging by the people on here, most seemed to enjoy it.
On Sunday 27th July 2008 GMT at 2:15 AM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: gary ash @ July 26 2008, 9:35 PM BST
Sorry if I offended but it really got my goat.
Not offended, just found it a curious post; not the fact you hated the show, personnel opinion and all that!
On Monday 28th July 2008 GMT at 3:02 AM GMT, The Big yin said:
I didn't really like the show at all, it did make me raise a smile on the rare occasion (ie the Westwood and Stephen Hawkins bit) but I didn't actually laugh once. I also think that the Jonathan Ross part was worn out after the third of fourth time.
I am not going to say it was terrible because it wasn't but I feel it needs improving a lot before I will start liking it.
On Monday 28th July 2008 GMT at 12:14 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I'm surprised this show is getting so much bumluv here (except from zooo, who doles out bumluv like it's going out of fashion ). It was very similar to Star Stories and Bo Selecta, but even more poorly written, with some pretty lame and predictable sketches. A badly written thirty second sketch is still a badly written sketch.
On Monday 28th July 2008 GMT at 12:59 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Hey! I'm not having that! *Nothing* is 'worse than Bo' Selecta'.
I will let you have 'almost as bad as...', but not 'worse'.
Dan
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 7:45 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I thought it was another hit and miss comedy. There were some strong sketches in there but some that were not as good. There are a lot of sketches though aren't there?
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 8:41 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ July 26 2008, 3:14 PM BSTI assume Gary has some reason for the slating above; it seemed a tad on the personel and over the top side to me. I suppose we'll see if he actually carries on posting on here. 'Spoiled Brat' is an especially odd thing to say; unles he knows him or something. Smacks of jealousy.
We all get worked up over things on here sometimes. Except moi.....
On Tuesday 29th July 2008 GMT at 8:53 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
The last Sketch Show I saw an episode of was from Titty Titty Bang Bang Series 3. Compared to that, this is the Shakespeare of comedy. I actually laughed. More than once. The Really High School Musical was fab.
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 3:55 PM GMT, Dolly Dagger said:
I felt I had seen it all before and there were some really bad sketches like the vampire and three bears one. I'm really surprised so many people liked it.
I think the 2nd post in this thread on chortle sums it up...
http://forums.chortle.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=24057
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 6:57 PM GMT, David Bussell said:
Missed the show on TV but I've watched some sketches on YouTube. I'd have to go with the prevalent 'hit and miss' opinion. I was especially irked that one of the sketches used the '28 gays Later' idea I've used as a title for an episode of one of my sitcoms.
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 7:02 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: David Bussell @ July 30 2008, 3:57 PM BSTMissed the show on TV but I've watched some sketches on YouTube. I'd have to go with the prevalent 'hit and miss' opinion. I was especially irked that one of the sketches used the '28 gays Later' idea I've used as a title for an episode of one of my sitcoms.
The whole thing's still on 4 overdose, lest thee did not know.
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 7:12 PM GMT, David Bussell said:
Quote: ian_w @ July 30 2008, 4:02 PM BSTThe whole thing's still on 4 overdose, lest thee did not know.
Cheers. No good to me though - I'm a Mac man.
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 7:31 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Poopsicles!
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 7:41 PM GMT, Leevil said:
David is a Mac Daddy or is that Mac Pappa?
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 9:39 PM GMT, Chris Forshaw said:
Yeah I'm going to go with what most people have said about it and say it was hit and miss. Although, I am going to add that it didn't get any big laughs from me at all, just plenty chuckles. The whole impersonation thing doesn't really do anything for me 90% of the time.
On Wednesday 30th July 2008 GMT at 9:41 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I don't think the impersonations are suppose to be spot on. They're more like caricatures surely. Like Bo Selecta. Agree it's hit & miss though.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ July 30 2008, 12:55 PM BSTI felt I had seen it all before and there were some really bad sketches like the vampire and three bears one. I'm really surprised so many people liked it.
The three bears one was really good!
Quote: David Bussell @ July 30 2008, 3:57 PM BSTI was especially irked that one of the sketches used the '28 gays Later' idea I've used as a title for an episode of one of my sitcoms.
A title? Really, after having typed up dozens of sitcom episode details over the past few months, the last thing you should worry about is titles. They're always ripping things off.
Quote: David Bussell @ July 30 2008, 4:12 PM BSTCheers. No good to me though - I'm a Mac man.
*hisssssssss*
Quote: Nil Putters @ July 30 2008, 6:41 PM BSTI don't think the impersonations are suppose to be spot on. They're more like caricatures surely. Like Bo Selecta. Agree it's hit & miss though.
Aye. To me, it's quite clear that it's not meant to be exact. Just give you an idea of the point they're making.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 3:18 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: David Bussell @ July 30 2008, 3:57 PM BSTMissed the show on TV but I've watched some sketches on YouTube. I'd have to go with the prevalent 'hit and miss' opinion. I was especially irked that one of the sketches used the '28 gays Later' idea I've used as a title for an episode of one of my sitcoms.
On the subject of episode titles, didm't Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David make it a rule on Seinfeld that all the episode titles would be very simple, like The Comeback etc, to stop writers wasting time trying to think up witty titles.
On Thursday 31st July 2008 GMT at 4:20 PM GMT, David Bussell said:
Quote: chipolata @ July 31 2008, 12:18 PM BSTOn the subject of episode titles, didm't Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David make it a rule on Seinfeld that all the episode titles would be very simple, like The Comeback etc, to stop writers wasting time trying to think up witty titles.
Yeah, I think I remember hearing that. I wouldn't fancy having to come up with titles for 24 episodes but I can manage 6 at a time.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 1:06 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
haha I liked the Wii Nuremberg Rally game sketch.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 1:08 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Harry Hill was both uncannily accurate and f**king hilarious.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 1:28 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Isn't a sketch referencing The Last of the Mohicans a bit late?
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 1:29 AM GMT, gary ash said:
Well I thought I would give the 2nd one a go.....sorry its making me angry again.. my shirt's ripping...shit... green everywhere again...that northern BBC3 bird with the big chest deficates all over this...
JESUS...we did 'wanking the dead' at the 'amused moose' 5 yrs ago....seems like mr bishop has just been given a break to televise all the material he heard whilst kicking it in SoHo with his Grange Hill mates...
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 1:50 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"Very Shallow Grave," lol. Also liked Osama locked in the cupboard. Also didn't see Jeremy Beadle-juice coming. Oh, and "BBC3 Songs Of Praise," had me lol'ing. I'm not sure if this week's was as good as last week's though. Still, a good number of sketches.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 2:00 AM GMT, Chickenoriental said:
Some of his sketches this week were a little rough... his impressions are quite amazing though!
Harry hill was spot on! A good week but not quite as good as last weeks!
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 2:58 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 1 2008, 10:28 PM BSTIsn't a sketch referencing The Last of the Mohicans a bit late?
No.
Thought that this episode was excellent. Better than the first. Glad I was back from holiday in time to see it!
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 3:35 AM GMT, Mark said:
I enjoyed it too and was pleased to see them pushing some boundaries.
Actually, I'll stake a bet that Channel 4 get letters of complaint on their doormat on Monday morning from some of their less liberal minded viewers. Dead Dad's Army, Rod Hull, Jeremy Beadle, Wanking The Dead... they won't like any of that.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 4:38 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Rod Hull? Didn't notice that one. Damn.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 6:19 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
All good points but who was the ginger actress?
Not as funny as last week, but still a couple of laughs.
On Saturday 2nd August 2008 GMT at 6:45 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 2 2008, 3:19 PM BSTAll good points but who was the ginger actress?
Not as funny as last week, but still a couple of laughs.
Agreed on all points.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 4:06 AM GMT, Mick Green said:
Thought the first one was promising without being brilliant. This one was shite. Though to be honest, I only watched the first half. Harry Hill really made me laugh but the rest was poor. So go on - tell me I missed some classic moments in the last 15 minutes?
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 4:17 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yikes. I much preferred episode two, and everyone else hated it.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 2:31 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: Mick Green @ August 3 2008, 1:06 AM BSTThought the first one was promising without being brilliant. This one was shite. Though to be honest, I only watched the first half. Harry Hill really made me laugh but the rest was poor. So go on - tell me I missed some classic moments in the last 15 minutes?
Ross Kemp on Viagra made me chuckle.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 2:37 PM GMT, zooo said:
I haven't even seen episode 2 yet.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 3:35 PM GMT, paul toft said:
I wrote a sketch show which was flicking through various channels on tv, called SKETCH TV years ago, but i was told parody and spoof is the easiest type of comedy to do. I didn't think musch of his show at all.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 4:01 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Did you send it into Channel K? I think I read that.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 4:51 PM GMT, paul toft said:
no
perhaps someone stole it and send it to you. if it was shit it wasn't mine
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 9:41 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
It wasn't shit, it just wasn't very original.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 11:33 PM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 3 2008, 11:31 AM BSTRoss Kemp on Viagra made me chuckle.
I thought the Ross Kemp ones were pretty funny.
I've only seen the second episode, I really liked the 'Nuremberg Rally' game, what was the other one they did? It was extremely hit and miss but those were at least mildly amusing.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 11:34 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Premiership Spit-Roast. That made me laugh.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 11:36 PM GMT, NickTheDon said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 3 2008, 8:34 PM BSTPremiership Spit-Roast. That made me laugh.
Yes that's the one! I remember laughing at that and the Nuremberg Rally game, but not much else.
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 GMT at 11:40 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
The trouble is they did that same joke better in the first episode.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:24 PM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
So the premise of this show is to reflect how television has evolved into a multitude of digital channels hence creating a nation of bored channel hoppers.
I quite liked this premise and settled down to watch it but I could only manage three minutes before I lost interest and switched over.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:33 PM GMT, Aaron said:
That's not the premise at all.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:34 PM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
Yes it is.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:42 PM GMT, Aaron said:
No it's not.
... Well, not solely, I mean. It plays a part. But it's more a concept than a premise.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:43 PM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 4 2008, 8:42 PM BSTNo it's not.
Yes it is.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:58 PM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
Anyway I'm sure they did a news version of this on BBC2 a couple of years ago.
On Monday 4th August 2008 GMT at 11:59 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: oldcowgrazing @ August 4 2008, 8:43 PM BSTYes it is.
Well my Dad's bigger than your Dad.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 12:06 AM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
Yeah well my dad would've been bigger than your dad if he wasn't deader than an old man's foreskin. So there!
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 12:08 AM GMT, Mark said:
I spot an attempt to increase post counts... back on topic please!
(ironically I've just increased my post count by posting this so I better say something about the show...)
What I don't understand is why they repeated the Ross Kemp idea during the episode - why not span that across multiple episodes so it didn't suffer from over-familiarity.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 12:08 AM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
I agree.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 12:09 AM GMT, Mark said:
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 12:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: oldcowgrazing @ August 4 2008, 9:06 PM BSTYeah well my dad would've been bigger than your dad if he wasn't deader than an old man's foreskin. So there!
Bugger.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 12:45 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Quote: oldcowgrazing @ August 4 2008, 8:58 PM BSTAnyway I'm sure they did a news version of this on BBC2 a couple of years ago.
Broken News. I thought it was quite funny. The sort of thing you had to watch a few times cos of all the banners/stories going on in the background.
Dan
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 1:10 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: oldcowgrazing @ August 4 2008, 8:58 PM BSTAnyway I'm sure they did a news version of this on BBC2 a couple of years ago.
Surprisingly, the bored channel hopper idea seems to come from Germany.
There's a show called "Switch" from 1997, that is pretty much identical to the Kevin Bishop Show (from what I've seen on youtube), and "Kalkofes Mattscheibe", which started in 1994 and is now in its 8th series.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 5:30 PM GMT, oldcowgrazing said:
Quote: swerytd @ August 5 2008, 9:45 AM BSTBroken News. I thought it was quite funny. The sort of thing you had to watch a few times cos of all the banners/stories going on in the background.
Dan
Yeah that's it Broken News and I agree it was funny.
Quote: Finck @ August 5 2008, 10:10 AM BSTSurprisingly, the bored channel hopper idea seems to come from Germany.
There's a show called "Switch" from 1997, that is pretty much identical to the Kevin Bishop Show (from what I've seen on youtube), and "Kalkofes Mattscheibe", which started in 1994 and is now in its 8th series.
Crikey there really is nothing new under the sun.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 5:37 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: swerytd @ August 5 2008, 9:45 AM BSTBroken News. I thought it was quite funny. The sort of thing you had to watch a few times cos of all the banners/stories going on in the background.
Dan
I just found that a bit annoying and not funny at all.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 5:51 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I really liked Broken News. And it was infinitely better than this Kevin Bishop thing.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 9:53 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Managed five minutes of Broken News. Not remotely funny. Give me Spaced any day.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 9:58 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 5 2008, 6:53 PM BSTManaged five minutes of Broken News. Not remotely funny. Give me Spaced any day.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 10:30 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 5 2008, 6:53 PM BSTManaged five minutes of Broken News. Not remotely funny. Give me Spaced any day.
That gave me a warm glow inside.
Even though I know it was a mahoosive backhanded compliment.
On Tuesday 5th August 2008 GMT at 10:34 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 1:22 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: Finck @ August 5 2008, 10:10 AM BSTSurprisingly, the bored channel hopper idea seems to come from Germany.
There's a show called "Switch" from 1997, that is pretty much identical to the Kevin Bishop Show (from what I've seen on youtube), and "Kalkofes Mattscheibe", which started in 1994 and is now in its 8th series.
That's interesting - are there any other shows on in Germany that are in a format that hasn't reached Britain yet?
It'd be a good way to pick up an 'original' idea.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 1:29 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Woah, woah, German ideas don't exactly have the best pedigree, Simon. Be careful.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 1:57 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 6 2008, 10:22 AM BSTThat's interesting - are there any other shows on in Germany that are in a format that hasn't reached Britain yet?
It'd be a good way to pick up an 'original' idea.
My favourite show is unscripted, so I guess that wouldn't be the ideal format for a comedy writer to cop.. pick up.
There was a very good comedy drama two years ago about a hippie psychologist mother of two teenage children who moves in with a Turkish-German police officer who himself has a chav but handsome son and a radical muslim daughter. It's called Türkisch für Anfänger (Turkish for Beginners).
I've found a version with English subtitles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax8OuPrYmyk
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 2:04 PM GMT, Aaron said:
That sounds like about the wackiest collection of character bios I have ever heard.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 2:09 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 6 2008, 11:04 AM BSTThat sounds like about the wackiest collection of character bios I have ever heard.
They also have a Nazi grandpa who only gets along with the muslim daughter.
It's the first good thing on German television in a long time...
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 2:13 PM GMT, Aaron said:
LOL. Ok. I'm sold. I'll check out some of the video in a bit. And I don't "do" YouTube, so that's quite the compliment.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 2:48 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 6 2008, 11:13 AM BSTLOL. Ok. I'm sold. I'll check out some of the video in a bit. And I don't "do" YouTube, so that's quite the compliment.
Oh no! You're bound to be disappointed. It's good by German TV standards.
Also, the translation is a bit hit and miss.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 2:55 PM GMT, Aaron said:
This is very good. Half way through the second part. Lena is impossibly cute. But any idea what a "holidaycard" is?
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 3:02 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 6 2008, 11:55 AM BSTThis is very good. Half way through the second part. Lena is impossibly cute. But any idea what a "holidaycard" is?
It's like a bonus card that children can buy for the summer holiday in order to get discounts on all sorts of things (the zoo, cinema, outdoor and sports stuff) and to go to special events.
If you like Lena: There are some unlikely love triangles coming up.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 3:09 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ahhh, ok. I see. I'm trying to find somewhere I can properly download the show though. I hate watching stuff on YouTube. It's so awkward.
This should probably be in its own thread now. I'll leave you to do the honours. Back to Kevin Bishop!
Second episode was stronger than the first. Fact.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 4:33 PM GMT, Finck said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 6 2008, 12:09 PM BST
This should probably be in its own thread now. I'll leave you to do the honours. Back to Kevin Bishop!
Second episode was stronger than the first. Fact.
It is done. http://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/8571
Kevin Bishop: I can only watch it on YouTube and it seems as if a large chunk of its appeal comes from the fast pace and from the arrangement of the sketches in the line-up. I didn't find them that funny, when watching them separately.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 9:10 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
If this made Aaron reverse his views on foreign comedy I'm definitely watching this! Cheers Finck.
On Wednesday 6th August 2008 GMT at 9:48 PM GMT, Aaron said:
What opinions on foreign comedy? 
On Thursday 7th August 2008 GMT at 12:42 AM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I preferred the second episode of KB, the first half was very funny, the second a bit hit and miss again. Highlights were Harry Hill as a doctor, Dwarf TV and the red button for porn sketches. Much better, so I'll keep watching.
On Thursday 7th August 2008 GMT at 2:08 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 6 2008, 6:48 PM BSTWhat opinions on foreign comedy?
My mistake. Good to see the therapy is working
On Friday 8th August 2008 GMT at 3:43 PM GMT, Ben said:
I caught this last night for the first time. It was pretty good!
It didn't make me roar with laughter, but there was a lot of sniggering going on.
I liked Ross Kemp on Drugs, Harry Hill and Dwarf TV.
I'll be watching tonight.
On Saturday 9th August 2008 GMT at 1:13 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Oh, now that 'Legal' scent was just inspired.
On Saturday 9th August 2008 GMT at 3:21 AM GMT, Ben said:
I wasn't that impressed tonight.
He did a fair few drugs references which got repetitive.
I only really liked the Bruce Forsyth Die Hard sketch.
Does anyone else see hints of Bo Selecta in this or is it just me?
On Saturday 9th August 2008 GMT at 3:38 AM GMT, Aaron said:
No, I thought it was the weakest of the three so far. Still some laughs, and the odd glimmer of genius (see previous post), but on the whole kinda disappointing.
On Saturday 9th August 2008 GMT at 4:06 AM GMT, Mikey Jackson said:
I watched this for the first time tonight.
There were some funny moments and the idea of if there's no punchline, no matter, just switch to another sketch proves you don't need a punchline if you can get away with it.
Mind you, I did get rather peeved personally at the satellite channel hopping idea as I tried to pitch a channel hopping sketch show to Channel 4 a while back, but they didn't like the idea.
"Maybe we'll do something like that AFTER the digital switchover when everyone has satellite TV and then everyone can relate to it" was part of their reply.
On Saturday 9th August 2008 GMT at 2:35 PM GMT, Timbo said:
It is very hit and miss, but I think the main problem I have with this is that there is just something very slappable about Kevin Bishop.
On Saturday 9th August 2008 GMT at 8:43 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I thought this last episode was well below par. Only a couple of good sketches and a lot of poor ones. 11 writers on the show too. 
On Sunday 10th August 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, cosmo said:
I watched this not yesterday, but the Friday before. Actually, quite liked it - especially the Ross Kemp bits.
On Monday 11th August 2008 GMT at 8:22 PM GMT, Moonstone said:
Well I seem to be the only one who thought it was ace again.
Loved the Jesus Christ sketch. Had a few lol moments for me, and lots of titters.
Which reminds me, also loved the University Challenge.
"It's a pair of tits, you bloody geeks"
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 3:59 AM GMT, Mikey Jackson said:
Yeah, the Jesus Christ sketches were good.
As were the University Challenge ones and the Catchphrases No Longer Socially Acceptable.
The rest I found were fillers.
On Tuesday 12th August 2008 GMT at 4:00 AM GMT, Mark said:
Channel 4 should produce that Jesus Christ sitcom - I'd watch!
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:07 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Harrow Harrow. Good.
The Black Adder. Excellent.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:10 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 10:07 PM BST
The Black Adder. Excellent.
Yeah, that made me laugh.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:19 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Good to see someone not afraid to black up.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:35 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Lots to laugh at in this episode - really funny. Almost every sketch was a winner.
Anyhoo, getting back to the point of this thread...will someone please get me a date with the ginger actress?
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:43 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I thought it was a bit weak again. Some good ones, but some really pretty mediocre.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:44 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Much better than last weeks. I liked the Sugababes sketch, Harrow Harrow, Guantanamo Baywatch and the Pun Detective. "She's popped her clogs," ha. One of the only sketches I wasn't keen on was the 9/11 playset. Overall it was good.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:49 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: hotzappa11 @ August 15 2008, 10:44 PM BSTMuch better than last weeks. I liked the Sugababes sketch, Harrow Harrow, Guantanamo Baywatch and the Pun Detective. "She's popped her clogs," ha. One of the only sketches I wasn't keen on was the 9/11 playset. Overall it was good.
I agree. The 9/11 one made me wince, but even the 'free sequels DVD' one made me laugh - the sequel to The Snowman 'we're walking in the air...'
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:51 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 15 2008, 10:49 PM BSTeven the 'free sequels DVD' one made me laugh - the sequel to The Snowman 'we're walking in the air...'
I liked "The second to last of the Mohicans" one. Just his face at the end.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 1:53 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Just watched the biggest load of drivel & unfunniest tv ever.
Have watched it before and thought I'd give it another go, but it just doesn't work.
What a load of bollox. Not funny, and the gag about the guy found dead with ice cream on his head 'has topped himself' was sent round our office emails in about 1994.
Lame jokes are acceptable at work when you need something to relieve the boredom, but not on a Friday night.
Sad, so very very sad.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:03 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Oh - and the 'Nursery Crime Squad' with the enchanted mirror - "I ain't saying nuffink without my lawyer". Top.
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 15 2008, 10:53 PM BSTJust watched the biggest load of drivel & unfunniest tv ever.
Have watched it before and thought I'd give it another go, but it just doesn't work.
What a load of bollox. Not funny, and the gag about the guy found dead with ice cream on his head 'has topped himself' was sent round our office emails in about 1994.
Lame jokes are acceptable at work when you need something to relieve the boredom, but not on a Friday night.
Sad, so very very sad.
The fact that pun was so cheesy and predictable was the whole point.
He was the pun detective.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:04 AM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 15 2008, 10:53 PM BSTJust watched the biggest load of drivel & unfunniest tv ever.
Have watched it before and thought I'd give it another go, but it just doesn't work.
What a load of bollox. Not funny, and the gag about the guy found dead with ice cream on his head 'has topped himself' was sent round our office emails in about 1994.
Lame jokes are acceptable at work when you need something to relieve the boredom, but not on a Friday night.
Sad, so very very sad.
Welcome to the board. Are you one of the Frodsham Bishopshowiscraps?
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:05 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 15 2008, 11:03 PM BSTThe fact that pun was so cheesy and predictable was the whole point.
He was the pun detective.
Prezunctly.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:15 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 15 2008, 10:53 PM BSTJust watched the biggest load of drivel & unfunniest tv ever.
Wow - you really don't like it do you! Anyway, welcome to the site.
My favourite sketches in this latest episode were the SugarBabes (very funny seeing them in drag) and, as seems to be in common with others, the Vietnam 'Allo 'Allo!. The Pun Detective was based on old jokes, but that made me laugh still.
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 15 2008, 10:35 PM BST
Anyhoo, getting back to the point of this thread...will someone please get me a date with the ginger actress?
Ha ha. Get in line.
Her name is Karen Gillan. Photos here
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:30 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 15 2008, 11:03 PM BSTOh - and the 'Nursery Crime Squad' with the enchanted mirror - "I ain't saying nuffink without my lawyer". Top.
The fact that pun was so cheesy and predictable was the whole point.
He was the pun detective.
So why does that make it funny? Just because it's cheesy and predictable????
The pun detective also says: What lies at the bottom of the sea and shivers.
..... a nervous wreck Ha ha great cheese, BUT do I want to watch this on TV?... No.... Boring.
Cheesy, predictable and forgetable. Sad, Sad, Sad.
lame lame lame NOT witty, i'm afraid
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:39 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Wit isn't the be-all and end-all.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:56 AM GMT, Joey Moose said:
When the dead man was lying on the floor covered in ice cream/hundreds & thousands, and the pun detective said "I think it's obvious what happened here. He topped himself"......I nearly fell off my chair with laughter.
Also (and I'm not even remotely racist) the bit where it showed a picture of a black man accompanied by text saying "Coming up next.......Black Adder" had me in stitches.
I think, despite a few duds, the delivery and timing of some of the lines in Kevin Bishop's sketches are excellent. Am liking the show so far, definitely. Walken's Crisps and the Brucie Die Hard sketches in the earlier episode were both mint too.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:01 AM GMT, Chickenoriental said:
I think this week was.. well weak! The 9/11 sketch was so bad and unoriginal.. how many kids do you think have already done that with lego bricks and their finger!
It's just not really a topic that should be touched. Hopefully better next week!
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:09 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 15 2008, 11:39 PM BSTWit isn't the be-all and end-all.
Wit perhaps isn't everything BUT we are discussing a 'comedy' show .. jeez this show was rubbish! the bit about the moustaches?????
Lame is not funny and should not have a prime slot on a Friday night - end of. Is lame humour acceptable, or do we want something to laugh at? fools
Quote: Joey Moose @ August 15 2008, 11:56 PM BSTWhen the dead man was lying on the floor covered in ice cream/hundreds & thousands, and the pun detective said "I think it's obvious what happened here. He topped himself"......I nearly fell off my chair with laughter.
Also (and I'm not even remotely racist) the bit where it showed a picture of a black man accompanied by text saying "Coming up next.......Black Adder" had me in stitches.
I think, despite a few duds, the delivery and timing of some of the lines in Kevin Bishop's sketches are excellent. Am liking the show so far, definitely. Walken's Crisps and the Brucie Die Hard sketches in the earlier episode were both mint too.
Sorry mate, I seriously think you need to get out more..
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:19 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 16 2008, 12:09 AM BSTIs lame humour acceptable, or do we want something to laugh at? fools
All humour is acceptable. There'll always be people who like it.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:38 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 12:19 AM BSTAll humour is acceptable. There'll always be people who like it.
Yes, but that's the point, shouldn't humour be FUNNY, not re-hashed rubbish that the networks can give us to fill up between episodes of Big Brother?????
Any old rubbish coz there'll always be people who'll like it?
Maybe an episode of Punch & Judy would do???
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:40 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 16 2008, 12:38 AM BSTYes, but that's the point, shouldn't humour be FUNNY
But it is funny. Not to you evidently, but there are people who like it.
Now, if you care to rant about Lab Rats, there won't be much disagreement.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:51 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 12:40 AM BSTBut it is funny. Not to you evidently, but there are people who like it.
Now, if you care to rant about Lab Rats, there won't be much disagreement.
Never watched Lab Rats. When's it on??? Is it better than the 'Kevin Bishop Show'? I think I might be tempted to give it a go - what do you think?
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 4:01 AM GMT, Aaron said:
The last episode was broadcast on Thursday evening, but it's still on iPlayer of course, and no doubt YouTube.
But if you don't like The Kevin Bishop Show, then Lab Rats will make you instantly kill the nearest person to you.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 4:07 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 1:01 AM BSTThe last episode was broadcast on Thursday evening, but it's still on iPlayer of course, and no doubt YouTube.
But if you don't like The Kevin Bishop Show, then Lab Rats will make you instantly kill the nearest person to you.
You're quite bizarre but i love you
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 4:09 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 1:01 AM BSTLab Rats will make you instantly kill the nearest person to you.
*places Jade Goody next to kevinbishopshowiscrap*
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 4:10 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Hahaha
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 4:19 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 16 2008, 1:09 AM BST*places Jade Goody next to kevinbishopshowiscrap*
is Nil not a fan of Jade Goody then?
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 2:22 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Mark @ August 15 2008, 11:15 PM BSTHer name is Karen Gillan. Photos here
*Licks screen* And she was in Doctor Who to.
On Saturday 16th August 2008 GMT at 3:19 PM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 15 2008, 11:30 PM BSTSo why does that make it funny? Just because it's cheesy and predictable????
No, it's the combining of the cheesy puns and a sober detective show that makes it funny.
Quote: Mark @ August 15 2008, 11:15 PM BST
Ha ha. Get in line.
Her name is Karen Gillan. Photos here
I believe by the rules of 'dibbs' I am at the front of that line. With a bouquet of flowers and romantic packet of condoms.
*gulp*
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 12:37 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
I liked the 9/11 sketch, thought it was funny. Out of bounds? Feck off.
This show has become one of my favourite things on telly at the mo, love it.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 1:13 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
A mate's university banned Giant Jenga from the Students Union after 9/11.
Unbelieveable.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, Aaron said:
What a load of bollocks!
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 1:28 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 16 2008, 10:25 PM BSTWhat a load of bollocks!
I think they're more like bricks.
On Sunday 17th August 2008 GMT at 7:05 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I was a fan of this show but the last two episodes have been very poor in my opinion. The David Starky clips were just pointless after the first one.
There were some really lazy jokes 'Doherty - addiction', original? No. And the Bill Oddie - Tit one was so obvious.
The 'topped himself' sketch made me laugh but not a lot else. I think episode two had me in tears, in comparison.
Kevin Bishop is a fantastic performer, just needs better or more consistent material.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 12:42 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
I hear it's on AGAIN tonight.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 12:43 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
U LUV IT!
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:02 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 22 2008, 9:42 PM BSTI hear it's on AGAIN tonight.
That is what tends to happen half-way through a series.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:09 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Enjoyed the Gay Pretender clips & (strangely) the rock climbing one.. "Don't look down, don't look down" *looks down* "FUUUUCCCKK!!!"
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:14 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Quote: Aaron @ August 22 2008, 10:02 PM BSTThat is what tends to happen half-way through a series.
Mmmm, Shame......
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:21 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Awww little Hitlers.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
This was great. So good there's something consistantly funny on TV at the mo.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:33 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Well, it's just finished and I've never seen anything unfunnier - EVER!
I can't even remember any of the gags to quote. Am I the only person that think this is UTTER RUBBISH ?????????????
At least Nicole got evicted. 
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:37 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Ha ha, I love it when someone watches something repeatedly just to slag it off. "I wonder if fire is hot...yep it is. Hmmm. Let's try again...ouch, I burnt myself. Surely it can't be a third time..."
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:44 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Was that the last one of the series?
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:48 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Dunno. *Channels Mark* If you go to our new BCG website it'll tell you what you want to know.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 1:52 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Haha!
No, next week's is the last episode I believeee.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 2:04 AM GMT, kevinbishopshowiscrap said:
Let's hope they do the blind date sketch again next week.
And the 'gay' bloke in a nightclub. 
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 2:12 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
That was hillarious.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 2:22 AM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"It's hard 'cause I need a wee. A big gay wee." ha. I really like the other guys Bob Geldof impression.
On Saturday 23rd August 2008 GMT at 2:27 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
'You, give me your f**king money. Oh, f**k off.'
On Sunday 24th August 2008 GMT at 1:35 AM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 22 2008, 10:37 PM BSTHa ha, I love it when someone watches something repeatedly just to slag it off. "I wonder if fire is hot...yep it is. Hmmm. Let's try again...ouch, I burnt myself. Surely it can't be a third time..."
Ha ha ha... it is true, if you dislike it so much kevinbishopshowiscrap why are you still watching?
Quote: Simon Stratton @ August 22 2008, 10:48 PM BSTDunno. *Channels Mark* If you go to our new BCG website it'll tell you what you want to know.
Ha ha. You know me suspiciously well. Those are the exact words I'd use!
On Wednesday 27th August 2008 GMT at 7:25 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
The last episode was slightly better than the one before but there were still a lot of sketches that missed the mark for me.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 4:07 AM GMT, Moonstone said:
Love love love this show. I wish it had a bit of a longer run, it's one of the few shows I really look forward to seeing.
The Gay Pretender was ace, Blind Date was good too.
On Thursday 28th August 2008 GMT at 4:27 AM GMT, Flaner said:
Quote: kevinbishopshowiscrap @ August 22 2008, 10:33 PM BSTWell, it's just finished and I've never seen anything unfunnier - EVER!
I can't even remember any of the gags to quote. Am I the only person that think this is UTTER RUBBISH ?????????????
I think you love Kevin Bishop.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:08 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Hubba hubba to Bill Oddies wife & her lingerie.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:16 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
I love this show. Shittingly funny.
Cripes, Karen Gillan in suspenders. Ah well, she can always PM me if she reads these forums. Please. Pretty please. I won't leave my computer until she PMs.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:25 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I saw her first! Hands off Si.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:31 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Next on 'ooo arrr'
She hasn't PM'ed.
Nil, you're so late that if you were a woman I'd advise a pregnancy test. Check out all the previous posts.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:33 AM GMT, catskillz said:
My only complaint about this show, is the fact that it relies on puns to get laughs, in so many of the sketches.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:34 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Shant. *crosses arms in a huff*.
I like the 'ooo-arrr' one too. The Cornish are real yokels eh?
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:37 AM GMT, Mark said:
Is it wrong I really want to watch Little Hitler, the Afgan Allo Allo and the Fred West musical now?
(Oh yeah, and Si has a point - Ms Gillan in suspenders - I'm all a fluster now!)
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:46 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Quote: catskillz @ August 29 2008, 10:33 PM BSTMy only complaint about this show, is the fact that it relies on puns to get laughs, in so many of the sketches.
But for some reason that's also it's genius. Have you never played the stupes pun game when you're down the pub with mates? When someone accidentally hits a good one, it's painfully funny.
What was the second Pete Burns one? That was superb.
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 29 2008, 10:34 PM BSTShant. *crosses arms in a huff*.
I like the 'ooo-arrr' one too. The Cornish are real yokels eh?
Aren't you a Rovers supporter? Hands off the Cider Drinkers' song
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:55 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Si @ August 29 2008, 10:46 PM BSTAren't you a Rovers supporter? Hands off the Cider Drinkers' song
Can't beat a bit of The Worzels. Saw them a couple of times at Ashton Court. A lot of songs get hijacked by teams, so I'll let them off. Even if that guy is an avid Robin.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 1:59 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
He can't help it, he's intelligent and doesn't fancy marrying his sister.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:01 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Worzels = Intelligent?
How many beers have you had?
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:03 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
Maybe the question should be...how much money did they make?
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:08 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Enough to by a brand new combine harvester anyhow & maybe some new wellies.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:12 AM GMT, Stan Doubt said:
That's exactly how much a season ticket to City costs.
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 2:20 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
On Saturday 30th August 2008 GMT at 3:04 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ August 29 2008, 10:08 PM BSTHubba hubba to Bill Oddies wife & her lingerie.
Quote: Stan Doubt @ August 29 2008, 10:16 PM BSTCripes, Karen Gillan in suspenders.
Quote: Mark @ August 29 2008, 10:37 PM BST(Oh yeah, and Si has a point - Ms Gillan in suspenders - I'm all a fluster now!)
M-hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Good final episode. Didn't quite draw me in in the same way that the others have, but still funny stuff. Overall, a muchly enjoyed series. Thanks Channel 4.
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 2:08 PM GMT, Griff said:
I've just realised where I've seen Kevin Bishop before. He's in a film called L'Auberge Espanole about a group of young Europeans staying in a hostel in Barcelona. He plays the British character who is a drunken, ignorant idiot, which pretty much shows us what our European friends think of us (probably rightly).
On Sunday 31st August 2008 GMT at 4:57 PM GMT, frostyboy said:
Death is the only punishment suitable for people who have the temerity to criticise The Kevin Bishop Show.
On Monday 1st September 2008 GMT at 2:18 AM GMT, Retinend said:
Great series, even though I only caught a couple of episodes. It's what that Adam Buxton pilot should have been. Very astute and, most importantly, fast. That girl is very foxy, too.
On Tuesday 2nd September 2008 GMT at 4:00 AM GMT, Joey Moose said:
Yep, loved it. Seems to have been received well by many people, so hopefully a second series will emerge at some point.
Wider Man choosing pie sale over chasing criminals < LOL
On Tuesday 2nd September 2008 GMT at 12:07 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Did like the series but felt it getting a little tired towards the end. Maybe it's too much for me to take, that many quick sketches per episode. High gag rate though. Not necessarily funny all the time, but quick enough to know that there's another gag just around the corner, which is a good thing.
Dan
On Tuesday 2nd September 2008 GMT at 7:25 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
I am flabbergasted at the praise this show has got. I hated it with a passion myself and only kept watching it because a)Not much else on b)That guy does a fairly decent Christopher Walken and c)Maybe I just like watching sketch shows that I hate so I can moan and throw things at the screen....
Hmmm, oh well, I for one hope that it won't get a second series as I'll only end up watching every episode and hating myself every time I do.
On Tuesday 2nd September 2008 GMT at 7:27 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Even reading that and be reminded of 'They're my f**king crisps' makes me laugh though...
Dan
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 11:46 PM GMT, Fantasy Bazaar said:
This show was O.K but I hated the Radiohead pisstake sketch. That was really cheap.
On Friday 20th March 2009 GMT at 3:06 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Second series commissioned by Andrew Newman, somewhere in this story:
http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2009/03/18/8489/peep_show_gets_7th_series
Dan