After You've Gone - Series 3
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 4:32 PM GMT, Aaron said:
As the BBC have today started playing trailers for After You've Gone's third series, I think it's safe to say that episode one will broadcast at 6:30pm on Sunday 14th September on BBC One.
I must say that I'm really looking forward to the new series. It's an eight-parter with a Christmas special (to air on Christmas day), and from what I hear is meant to be the best to date.
On Thursday 4th September 2008 GMT at 5:44 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
Looking forward to it, the first episode 'Dawn of the Dad' is quite funny and you have to notice that in the first episode Amanda Abbington is shot from the top half only because she was heavily pregnant at the time and the writers did not write into the show.
It's up against Coronation Street which may hurt ratings but hopefully there is a repeat.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 4:21 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Time updated: the new series will begin at 6:30pm on Sunday 14th September. The move from Friday nights displeases me quite a lot.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 4:24 PM GMT, john lucas 101 said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 5 2008, 1:21 PM BSTTime updated: the new series will begin at 6:30pm on Sunday 14th September. The move from Friday nights displeases me quite a lot.
I hope that isn't a reflection on the content.
Come to think of it, are you sure that isn't just a repeat showing? They do that sometimes.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 4:34 PM GMT, Aaron said:
All reports I've heard have it down as the best series so far, but that move in day, and in time slot, doesn't fill me with confidence.
Moving to the depressing "back to work/school tomorrow" timeslot, from the lighthearted "woo hoo, end of the week" period on a Friday night. Whose crackpot idea was this?
Quote: john lucas 101 @ September 5 2008, 1:24 PM BSTCome to think of it, are you sure that isn't just a repeat showing? They do that sometimes.
Nope.
QuoteSITCOM: After You've Gone
On: BBC One
Date: Sunday 14th September 2008
Time: 18:30 to 19:00
Dawn of the Dad.
New series of the sitcom about a jack-of-all-trades. Jimmy resolves to be a 'proper' Dad and do the parenting without Diana's help. It does not take long, however, for Jimmy's work and social life to suffer.
(The 2007 in this case refers to the programme's first year, or is just plain incorrect; that title is known to be the title of one of the new series 3 episodes.)
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 5:59 PM GMT, charlier said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 5 2008, 1:34 PM BSTAll reports I've heard have it down as the best series so far
I'd have to agree. "Too Cool for School" is actually pretty hilarious for a family comedy episode, and "Going Solo" has some great singing in (all done in front of the studio audience), provided they don't mess it up in post production this series is in a different league compared the previous ones.
The timeslot is an intresting one, it seems more of a "Last of the Summer Wine" slot (which might have possibly suited the previous series), but I think this series would actually fit in quite well in the old slot in the light entertainment bracket, between the news and more risqué (for BBC1) "Not Going Out".
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 9:54 PM GMT, Mark said:
Here's a picture from the new episode:
Look closely... it's an actor you might recognise. Looks like they're going for a fun 'in the future' segment?
Scheduling this on a Sunday night could well be a disaster though - what are the schedulers thinking?
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 4:49 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
Very surprised it's going to be on Sunday, although it does move to a later slot in subsequent weeks it seems.
At first I thought it sounded like a bad idea, but on reflection maybe this is programming going in the direction of capturing a wide audience on Sunday evenings, as opposed to rigidly dictating Friday nights as a slot for event-television, regardless of the available audience size? Look at other programmes like Top Gear, which have successfully chosen the Sunday slot to reach massive audiences. Obviously Top Gear is nothing like After You've Gone, however there may be a point in there...somewhere..
*I meant, later slots on subsequent Sundays. Think it moves to an hour later. Just to clarify...
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 4:50 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Good point, good point.
On further reflection however, Mark and I decided on a much simpler reason: BBC One have just plain ordered too much 'Friday night' comedy. Let's have a quick run down, off the top of my head: Not Going Out (although later than originally planned; probably not until January now), Have I Got News For You, Little Britain USA, The Armstrong & Miller Show I believe, QI (or is that next series it's moving to BBC One?), After You've Gone, The Green Green Grass, Harry And Paul, and I believe a new series of That Mitchell and Webb Look as well. And of course Children In Need breaking up the schedule for one week too. Those are just the ones off the top of my head, and just the ones likely to be Fridays. There's also Outnumbered which'll almost certainly be another mid-week affair, and umpteen new shows on BBC Three as well. No wonder they've moved things around really!
Blimey. Quite a packed autumn for comedy fans.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 4:54 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
Hm. guess so. My, you are a mine of scheduling information!
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 5:00 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
I think the descision to move to Sundays is mainly due to Coronation Street at 8.30pm which forced BBC One to move all comedies to 9-9.30pm but at the moment, there are no soaps on Sundays which BBC One can use to their advantage and have the family sitcoms on Sundays and more edgy comedies on Fridays.
Also, Strictly Come Dancing results show airs on a Sunday which will provide a great lead in for AYG or Green Green Grass.
On Wednesday 10th September 2008 GMT at 5:13 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: wonderboy85 @ September 10 2008, 1:54 PM BSTHm. guess so. My, you are a mine of scheduling information!
Of course, there's the question of why it was After You've Gone that was moved. In which case your point comes back into play. Auntie's already shown huge faith in the series by commissioning 20 further episodes pretty much immediately after the second series had ended, so perhaps they reckon that Sunday slot will give it that greater amount of exposure to push the show further.
And the more successful the show, the better for all those involved I suspect. We all know of the stupid money flying around the set of My Family!
Quote: Jonwo @ September 10 2008, 2:00 PM BSTI think the descision to move to Sundays is mainly due to Coronation Street at 8.30pm which forced BBC One to move all comedies to 9-9.30pm.
Highly unlikely. How long has Coronation Street been in that slot? Let's go back in the schedules... *does time machine magic*
Friday 12th October 2007
19:30-20:00
BBC One - My Family (although a repeat)
ITV1 - Coronation Street
20:30-21:00
BBC One - After You've Gone
ITV1 - Coronation Street
And then they had HIGNFY and Not Going Out in the 21:00-22:00 slots up against The Tudors on BBC Two, and a 90-minute Rebus on ITV1.
They're not afraid of going head to head, certainly not with Coronation Street.
Quote: Jonwo @ September 10 2008, 2:00 PM BSTAlso, Strictly Come Dancing results show airs on a Sunday which will provide a great lead in for AYG or Green Green Grass.
This of course is a good point.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 5:03 PM GMT, Johnny Green said:
I'm really looking forward to watching this tonight. I know some people are concerned about the time slot but it kind of makes sense to me. Sunday night is probably the least busy time of the week for most people and so the potential audience is likely to be bigger. There isn't normally anything decent to watch on a Sunday night but this week we have After You've Gone and a double bill of Massive. Sunday nights when I was younger were always so depressing, all that seemed to be on was Last of the Summer Wine, Songs of Praise and Antiques Roadshow. I remember thinking that Monday couldn't come soon enough. There are so many good shows that I have missed because they have been on Friday nights and I haven't been in to see them. I honestly think that more comedy on Sunday nights can only be a good thing.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 5:52 PM GMT, Charly said:
I'll probably watch this. 6:30 pm is it? It should be quite good. That photo a few posts back is just disturbing.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 5:54 PM GMT, zooo said:
As long as they haven't done the same to Ryan.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 5:58 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: zooo @ September 14 2008, 2:54 PM BSTAs long as they haven't done the same to Ryan.
Gah! Horrible image....
Hey, wait a moment. Didn't AYG start last week? Or am I going mad?
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 6:09 PM GMT, Aaron said:
You're potty. 
Quote: zooo @ September 14 2008, 2:54 PM BSTAs long as they haven't done the same to Ryan.
I've seen the other photos, and Ryan looks great!
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 6:13 PM GMT, zooo said:
Then all is well with the world!
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 6:15 PM GMT, Charly said:
That photo must be fake. What on earth would drive them to make Nicholas Lyndhirst look like Jack Hackett from Father Ted?
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 7:52 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
The picture of old Jimmy is in regards to the first episode where Jimmy has a dream about the future, you have to watch it to see the other characters future look as they are very funny.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 7:55 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Jonwo @ September 14 2008, 4:52 PM BSTThe picture of old Jimmy is in regards to the first episode where Jimmy has a dream about the future, you have to watch it to see the other characters future look as they are very funny.
Has that first one been shown yet? Have you any more photos?
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 8:03 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Blimey Charly. No. The first episode has not been on yet. It is on in 90 minutes on BBC One.
There are other pictures, but I don't have them to hand.
Watch to find out for yourself, basically!
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 8:06 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 14 2008, 5:03 PM BSTBlimey Charly.
Do not mock me. 
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:06 PM GMT, Charly said:
Just watched it. I thought it was ok. That future scene was a bit... darn right frightening.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:07 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Forgot it was on.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:08 PM GMT, Charly said:
My only hope is that Ryan Sampson never grows a beard like that. Ever.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:08 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Not good.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:09 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 14 2008, 7:08 PM BSTNot good.
How so?
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:11 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Charly @ September 14 2008, 7:09 PM BSTHow so?
No jokes. The audience reaction was non-existent!
Poor plotting (was there one?) and the dummy character, apart from being a horrendous cliche was given some bizarrely pointless B story containing no aim or humour.
And me fancying Danni Harmer is not a strong enough reason to bother watching again.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:14 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quite the opposite, I really enjoyed it. Got a good share of lols from me, and much chuckling away. Unsurprisingly, Alex was the highlight (his face alone at the bacon scene cracked me up).
Eagerly awaiting week 2.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:17 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 14 2008, 7:14 PM BSTQuite the opposite, I really enjoyed it. Got a good share of lols from me, and much chuckling away. Unsurprisingly, Alex was the highlight (his face alone at the bacon scene cracked me up).
Eagerly awaiting week 2.
'ear 'ear!
Plus, I love Dani Harner's new hairstyle.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:19 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
Thought it was an okay episode with some funny moments but I think the plot let the episode down. Alex/Ryan was definetly one of the highlights as was the future dream. Never thought I would ever hear Celia Imrie say the words 'tantric sex' in my lifetime
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:21 PM GMT, Charly said:
To be honest, I think the plot was a bit weak. But it was still funny. The future scene was a bit disturbing in my mind, but that's just me. Alex was the highlight, definately.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:24 PM GMT, zooo said:
I want some bacon.
I liked it! Comforting family comedy fare, exactly what you expect from the show.
Wish my grandmother was paying all my bills.
Wish I had a grandmother. 
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:25 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: zooo @ September 14 2008, 7:24 PM BSTI want some bacon.
I liked it! Comforting family comedy fare, exactly what you expect from the show.
Wish my grandmother was paying all my bills.
Wish I had a grandmother.
Aaaaw. Don't worry, you can share both of mine!
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 10:29 PM GMT, zooo said:
Yay!
Are they rich...?
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 11:07 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ September 14 2008, 7:24 PM BSTI liked it! Comforting family comedy fare, exactly what you expect from the show.
Exactly.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 11:23 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 14 2008, 8:07 PM BSTExactly.
You can do 'family' and 'funny' you know. I think shows use the 'we're aimed at families' idea as a get out card for second rate and unoriginal comedy.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 11:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 14 2008, 8:23 PM BSTYou can do 'family' and 'funny' you know.
And After You've Gone proves that.
On Sunday 14th September 2008 GMT at 11:37 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 14 2008, 8:36 PM BSTAnd After You've Gone proves that.
Jesus, if you ever watched a decent comedy Aaron you'd probably have a coronary!
I could write an AYG script that would be family orientated AND funny with ease.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 12:08 AM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
wow seefacts, that's quite the modest turn of phrase you have there.
teehee.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 12:35 AM GMT, paul f said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 14 2008, 8:37 PM BSTJesus, if you ever watched a decent comedy Aaron you'd probably have a coronary!
I could write an AYG script that would be family orientated AND funny with ease.
Do it then.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 12:37 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: paul f @ September 14 2008, 9:35 PM BSTDo it then.
Too busy.
I wouldn't discount it though, it'd be quite good to write something keeping it all family orientated.
It's frustrating to watch because I do rate Lyndhurst as a comedy actor.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 12:55 AM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
You're too busy to be a super successful mass audience pleasing comedy writer? Yeah, me too. Funny, that.
Maybe if you could free up a little time in your diary and write us the next classic comedy? You'd be doing us all a favour.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 12:57 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: wonderboy85 @ September 14 2008, 9:55 PM BSTYou're too busy to be a super successful mass audience pleasing comedy writer? Yeah, me too. Funny, that.
Maybe if you could free up a little time in your diary and write us the next classic comedy? You'd be doing us all a favour.
I'll give it a whirl. Thanks for the advice!
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 1:13 AM GMT, paul f said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 14 2008, 9:37 PM BSTToo busy.
I wouldn't discount it though, it'd be quite good to write something keeping it all family orientated.
It's frustrating to watch because I do rate Lyndhurst as a comedy actor.
Lyndhurst is a great comedy actor. I recently started watching Goodnight Sweetheart and he was fantastic in it. Shame it went downhill in series 3.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 1:15 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: paul f @ September 14 2008, 10:13 PM BSTLyndhurst is a great comedy actor. I recently started watching Goodnight Sweetheart and he was fantastic in it. Shame it went downhill in series 3.
Yeah, I've come to realise how good is actually is. Shame he doesn't get better lines.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:06 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 14 2008, 9:57 PM BSTI'll give it a whirl. Thanks for the advice!
This should be interesting.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:19 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Charly @ September 15 2008, 5:06 PM BSTThis should be interesting.
Doubt it. I wasn't being serious.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:20 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 15 2008, 5:19 PM BSTDoubt it. I wasn't be serious.
Aww. I was so looking forward to it. I wrote it in my diary and everything.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:22 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Charly @ September 15 2008, 5:20 PM BSTAww. I was so looking forward to it. I wrote it in my diary and everything.
I detect sarcasm I think.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:23 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 15 2008, 5:22 PM BSTI detect sarcasm I think.
Sarcasm? Me?
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:27 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Back on topic: It's better than My Family this show.
Lyndhurst is a far far better comedy actor than Robert Lindsay.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:28 PM GMT, zooo said:
Aww. But I love Robert Lindsay.
I like After You've Gone more than My Family though.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:30 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Seefacts @ September 15 2008, 5:27 PM BSTBack on topic: It's better than My Family this show.
Lyndhurst is a far far better comedy actor than Robert Lindsay.
I don't want to be eaten alive here, but I kind of like My Family better. But maybe that's because it's been running longer, and so has had time to grow on the audiance.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:45 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
They're both pretty rubbish imo. My Family lost its appeal when Kris Marshall left, and the only good thing about After You've Gone is the young lad (who is pretty much a 'Nick' character anyhow). I'll watch them if they're on and there's nothing else on, but that's hardly a glowing recommendation.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:47 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 15 2008, 5:45 PM BSTI'll watch them if they're on and there's nothing else on, but that's hardly a glowing recommendation.
It might not sound like a glowing recommendation, but that kind of casual dip-in-and-out comedy is more or less what it is meant to be.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 8:49 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 15 2008, 5:45 PM BSTThey're both pretty rubbish imo. My Family lost its appeal when Kris Marshall left, and the only good thing about After You've Gone is the young lad (who is pretty much a 'Nick' character anyhow). I'll watch them if they're on and there's nothing else on, but that's hardly a glowing recommendation.
Well yes, the characters are sort of stereotypes- the zany kid, the mouthy daughter, the nice-but-a-bit-useless dad.... Although it is quite funny and watchable, so I like it.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 9:03 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 15 2008, 5:47 PM BSTIt might not sound like a glowing recommendation, but that kind of casual dip-in-and-out comedy is more or less what it is meant to be.
Any good programme (not just comedy), worth its salts, should make you want to tune in when it's broadcast, or be peeved if you've missed it. If it doesn't, it's filler IMO.
Many people like it, which is fair enough, but I wouldn't be upset if I never saw another episode.
P.S. I'm not saying either should be cancelled.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 9:10 PM GMT, Charly said:
That's what it is really; a casual dip-in comedy.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 9:12 PM GMT, Aaron said:
And that's why I love it.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 10:42 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
The daughter in My Family IS fine though.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 10:57 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 15 2008, 7:42 PM BSTThe daughter in My Family IS fine though.
Correct!!
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:33 PM GMT, zooo said:
She only looks 20, but she must be older than that? She was in Eastenders aaaaaages ago.
I will go and look her up. Like I need more procrastinations...
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:48 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: zooo @ September 15 2008, 8:33 PM BSTShe only looks 20, but she must be older than that? She was in Eastenders aaaaaages ago.
I will go and look her up. Like I need more procrastinations...
She was in EE. She had massive eyebrows and played a devout Christian. Good friend of Paul Nicholls fruitcake of a character.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:51 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh yes, the eyebrows!
It's like two different people!
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:54 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
EE?
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:54 PM GMT, zooo said:
Eastenders!
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:56 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: zooo @ September 15 2008, 8:54 PM BSTEastenders!
*kicks self* Dumb ass!
She's only 5 years younger than me. Bonus!
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:58 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 15 2008, 8:54 PM BSTEE?
It was either than or Easties. Or 'Enders.
On Monday 15th September 2008 GMT at 11:59 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
'Stenders for me.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 5:50 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
Does anyone know if the AYG Christmas special has already been filmed or is to be filmed as I would like to go see it being recorded.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 6:03 PM GMT, Aaron said:
It was filmed in July.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 7:49 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
Thanks for that, shame I didn't get the chance to see it. Hopefully it will be an improvement on last year's Christmas special.
Having seen the first episode being recorded, it was a bit weird watching it again at home as there were some bits which were very funny in the studio but not as funny on television.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 8:19 PM GMT, Charly said:
I'd love to see something recorded, but I'd probably have to travel to Londinium and it's a bit too far away.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 8:32 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes, you almost certainly would. You'll be old enough to go on your own soon though!
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 8:33 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 16 2008, 5:32 PM BSTYes, you almost certainly would. You'll be old enough to go on your own soon though!
Don't patronise me.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 9:06 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I wasn't.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 9:14 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Oopsy 
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 9:54 PM GMT, paul f said:
It's the hormones.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 10:29 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Time of the month...
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 10:31 PM GMT, zooo said:
No, that's me.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 10:34 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: zooo @ September 16 2008, 7:31 PM BSTNo, that's me.
Bless.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 10:49 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Poor zooo. *pets*
Anyway. We're off-topic here now people.
After You've Gone. I love it. I don't care what anyone else thinks, I reckon it's great, but I do wish they'd give Alex a bigger role. He's got to be the funniest character, and yet gets billed last. Ridiculous.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 10:53 PM GMT, zooo said:
Damn that Tracy Beaker!
They should write him a spin-off series.
On Tuesday 16th September 2008 GMT at 11:51 PM GMT, paul f said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 16 2008, 7:49 PM BSTPoor zooo. *pets*
Anyway. We're off-topic here now people.
After You've Gone. I love it. I don't care what anyone else thinks, I reckon it's great, but I do wish they'd give Alex a bigger role. He's got to be the funniest character, and yet gets billed last. Ridiculous.
Yes! Alex is the funniest in the show. I expect big things of him, he seems to have comedic acting down to a tee.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 5:46 PM GMT, Charly said:
What does everyone else think of Dani Harner? I keep forgetting that she isn't supposed to be Tracy Beaker, as she plays Molly in exactly the same way.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 10:07 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Not quite up to last week's standard, but still pretty funny. Might be down to the rather sombre main storyline. The Alex/Molly sub-plot was rather good, and Alex's face upon realisation was brilliant. Hope that next week's is a little more upbeat!
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 10:17 PM GMT, zooo said:
I forgot to bloody watch it.
Stupid phone.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 10:36 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Booo! I hate the telephone for, partly, that kind of reason. And unfortunately, I can't even find a repeat. So you'll have to go for iPlayer!
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 10:50 PM GMT, Jonwo said:
Good episode if a little sad, do think that Siobhan and Jimmy breaking up is a plot device for Amanda Abbington to be absent for a few episodes while she had the baby. Best moments were when Jimmy was trying to hide from Siobhan in the house and Alex's expression realising Molly was Angry in Year 10 and spitting out the yoghurt.
Wish they give Alex more screen time as he's easily the funniest character.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 11:06 PM GMT, Furkin said:
I thought they were repeats, so didn't bother watching...
Missed the first two.
Anyone know if they are they repeated anywhere on Freeview?
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 11:08 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I noticed that he was listed above Dani Harmer in the closing credits. Not sure if that's been the case in the past though. Definitely does need a greater presence though, I agree.
Quote: Furkin @ September 21 2008, 8:06 PM BSTI thought they were repeats, so didn't bother watching...
Missed the first two.
Anyone know if they are they repeated anywhere on Freeview?
You big silly! (No, they're not. You can get the second on iPlayer of course.)
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 11:16 PM GMT, Furkin said:
Cheers Aaron...
That'll teach me to think I know what I'm doing!?!?
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 2:08 AM GMT, Dave said:
I thought it was absolute rubbish. Why does Nick Lyndhurst put himself through this? Thrilled that Jimmy's girlfriend is leaving, though.
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 12:02 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Banal, tired, predictable... (The show and my response to it.)
On Monday 22nd September 2008 GMT at 7:55 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Aaron @ September 21 2008, 8:08 PM BSTI noticed that he was listed above Dani Harmer in the closing credits. Not sure if that's been the case in the past though. Definitely does need a greater presence though, I agree.
I noticed that! Although wasn't it in order of appearance? Or maybe they finally realised that he was the best character.
On Tuesday 23rd September 2008 GMT at 1:47 AM GMT, Dave said:
Quote: Charly @ September 22 2008, 4:55 PM BSTI noticed that! Although wasn't it in order of appearance? Or maybe they finally realised that he was the best character.
She's really pretty, though.
On Tuesday 23rd September 2008 GMT at 1:48 AM GMT, zooo said:
Even if it was in order of prettiness, Alex would still have to come first.
She'd come a close second though.
On Tuesday 23rd September 2008 GMT at 6:50 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Dave @ September 22 2008, 10:47 PM BSTShe's really pretty, though.
I was under the impression that Ryan Sampson was a "he"....
On Tuesday 23rd September 2008 GMT at 9:46 PM GMT, Dave said:
Er ... I was talking about Danni Harmer?
On Wednesday 24th September 2008 GMT at 7:49 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Dave @ September 23 2008, 6:46 PM BSTEr ... I was talking about Danni Harmer?
Your name vill go on ze list...
On Sunday 28th September 2008 GMT at 10:58 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
Any thoughts on tonights episode? Thought Mr Lyndhurst did a brilliant job of the choir-karaoke piece.
On Sunday 28th September 2008 GMT at 11:02 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
I enjoyed the Bohemian Rhapsody bit and the kids date (in the car). Alexs T-Shirts made me laugh too. Apart from that I, as normal, wasn't impressed.
On Sunday 28th September 2008 GMT at 11:04 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
Mr Putters I hate to mention, but it sounds a little like you rather enjoyed the mostpart of the episode, but are somewhat hampered by your firm decision to dislike like the programme..
On Sunday 28th September 2008 GMT at 11:12 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: wonderboy85 @ September 28 2008, 8:04 PM BSTMr Putters I hate to mention, but it sounds a little like you rather enjoyed the mostpart of the episode, but are somewhat hampered by your firm decision to dislike like the programme..
Hmmm You could be right there. But you're not.
I'd imagine those bits took up maybe five minutes or so of a thirty minute program. I'm not convinced, but I did laugh at the parts I mentioned, so credit where credits due. I never really enjoy Mr Lyndhurst in anything but OFAH.
On Sunday 28th September 2008 GMT at 11:16 PM GMT, zooo said:
I quite enjoyed it.
And Alex doing kissing was rather nice too.
On Sunday 28th September 2008 GMT at 11:31 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes, I thought it was very good. Still not quite up to the first ep, but I laughed out loud on numerous occasions.
And I actually knew he was going to sing a Queen song. I was thinking it'd be more like We Will Rock You, but that was an ace scene. Lots of laughs.
Loved the "I'll have my bath now!" line. Generally good to see the kind of slightly-manic and over-enthusiastic Alex back again.
I've always wondered with this kind of episode though; does the writer enquire with the actor as to whether he/she can sing, or does the writer just put it to paper and leave it to someone else to make the singing 'work'...?
... And interesting to see that it's not on next week. Instead, we're treated to Big Cat Live.
On Monday 29th September 2008 GMT at 4:37 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
huh?!
On Monday 29th September 2008 GMT at 4:41 PM GMT, zooo said:
I love TV schedulers.
No really.
They're not retarded c**ts at all.
On Monday 29th September 2008 GMT at 4:41 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: wonderboy85 @ September 29 2008, 1:37 PM BSThuh?!
To which point? The scheduling?
On Friday 3rd October 2008 GMT at 2:07 AM GMT, Dave said:
Jimmy's ugly girlfriend was in it again. I thought she had left. I didn't see it, though. It's such a terrible programme I will never see it ever again. Poor Nicholas Lyndhurst.
On Friday 3rd October 2008 GMT at 2:08 AM GMT, Aaron said:
How do you know she was in it if you didn't see it?
She only left him. There's been no indication (yet) that she has left her employment at the pub.
On Friday 3rd October 2008 GMT at 11:06 PM GMT, Mark said:
As expected, the scheduling of this show on a Sunday has been a total disaster... thankfully the BBC have now realised this and, before too much damage has been done, they are ripping up the previous episode schedule and moving the show.
It must now take a break of two weeks for this re-shuffle to be possible, but it will then be moved into the Friday 8:30pm slot... where it should have always been! Stupid schedulers.
On Saturday 4th October 2008 GMT at 2:44 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Spotted that just before I went out this evening. Mental. Back on the 17th October though folks.
*shakes fist*
On Tuesday 7th October 2008 GMT at 5:04 PM GMT, Dave said:
Quote: Aaron @ October 2 2008, 11:08 PM BSTHow do you know she was in it if you didn't see it?
She only left him. There's been no indication (yet) that she has left her employment at the pub.
It was the last two minutes, saw her - then switched it off. And didn't someone say the actress was going on maternal leave?
On Tuesday 7th October 2008 GMT at 5:17 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well she's certainly having a baby, yes. Whether one takes "maternity leave" in that kind of as-and-when employment model is debatable. And I'm not sure when her baby may have been born. But it is entirely possible that she would have wanted to spend time off work for it.
Yeah...
On Friday 17th October 2008 GMT at 5:27 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Just a reminder to everyone that series 3 is back tonight after its abuse in that dreadful Sunday evening slot. 8:30pm, BBC One.
(Followed straight on at 9:00pm by HIGNFY.)
On Friday 17th October 2008 GMT at 11:38 PM GMT, dmr316 said:
Quote: Aaron @ October 17 2008, 2:27 PM BSTJust a reminder to everyone that series 3 is back tonight after its abuse in that dreadful Sunday evening slot. 8:30pm, BBC One.
(Followed straight on at 9:00pm by HIGNFY.)
But sadly not in Wales though, we've got a reality tv show called "Coal House" (yes, it's as exciting as it sounds) instead.
I've checked the Welsh freeview listings for the next week and it's not repeated and next week, it's Coal House again. So looks like I'll have to rely on the iplayer for the next 5 weeks.
On Friday 17th October 2008 GMT at 11:45 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Wednesdays, 8pm.
And welcome to the site!
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 12:57 AM GMT, Ben said:
I watched this for the first time ever tonight.
I didn't like it! A lot of the jokes were thuddingly obvious and why are they re-using the 'idiot' character from Two Pints? Seems a little lazy.
However, there were positives. I thought the last 3 minutes were quite good. A couple of funny call backs and a good end. It's just a shame that the preceding 25 minutes had been so poor.
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 1:01 AM GMT, zooo said:
It's not my favourite show or anything, but I liked it. (Even though I did miss a bit to see Liam die.)
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 1:11 AM GMT, Aaron said:
It wasn't the funniest episode they've had, but I still really enjoyed it, and it somehow felt a bit more 'serious' in nature than other storylines have been. So all round very good IMO.
I hear that next week's is meant to be a new turn for the show, taking it in a bit of a different direction. Really looking forward to that one. Sounds acetastic.
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, zooo said:
Oooh.
Alex comes out!
Probably not...
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 1:28 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Well you never know!
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 3:34 AM GMT, Jonwo said:
Just watched it and it was amusing but i agree it was a more serious episode, do think Alex is getting camper as the show goes on.
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 4:15 AM GMT, paul f said:
Enjoyed it, probably the best episode I have seen! Are the first and second series on par with the present one? I haven't seen them.
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 12:24 PM GMT, Aaron said:
More or less, yes. I'd definitely recommend giving them a watch.
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/after_youve_gone/buy/
On Saturday 18th October 2008 GMT at 2:05 PM GMT, Mark said:
A fairly average episode I thought... but all was made up for at the end with the funny scene in which Jimmy was caught drinking the 'alcohol'
On Friday 24th October 2008 GMT at 7:08 PM GMT, Aaron said:
A reminder to everyone that the show returns tonight for the second outing in its rightful Friday-night-lineup slot. I am informed that this episode is particularly good, so quite looking forward to it.
SITCOM: After You've Gone
On: BBC One
Date: Friday 24th October 2008
Time: 20:30 to 21:00
The Lure of the Rings. Series 3, episode 5.
Sitcom about a jack-of-all-trades and his interfering mother-in-law. Jimmy's parenting skills are tested when he discovers what Alex has been up to in his room.
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/after_youve_gone/
On Saturday 25th October 2008 GMT at 12:43 AM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Caught the last five minutes or so of this today; I don't know what the rest of the episode was like, but I did actually find myself laughing. More than once. I don't know if I should feel worried or not.
On Saturday 25th October 2008 GMT at 12:46 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I only caught bits of it as I was cooking at the time, but I was laughing a lot at what I did see. I'll play it back later tonight, but I was doing actual out-loud laughs, rather than just a snigger or an amused smile, as is most often the case.
Bravo.
Matthew, head to iPlayer.
On Saturday 25th October 2008 GMT at 12:51 AM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Quote: Matthew Stott @ October 24 2008, 9:43 PM BSTCaught the last five minutes or so of this today; I don't know what the rest of the episode was like, but I did actually find myself laughing. More than once. I don't know if I should feel worried or not.
The last five minutes was the best bit. I still think Alex is the only good thing in the show.
On Saturday 25th October 2008 GMT at 2:42 AM GMT, paul f said:
Alex presenting himself to the family in full LOTR regalia was hilarious, he was also laugh out loud funny in the bus stop scene! I would say he is destined for BIG things in the future.
On Saturday 25th October 2008 GMT at 3:55 AM GMT, Jonwo said:
Very good episode this week though it was filled with innuendos which made it even better. Alex was excellent in this week as was Jimmy in those costumes. Funniest moment had to be Jimmy at the theatre shouting: 'YOU SHALL NOT PASS!' and also the line 'Playing with my Bilbo' made me laugh very loud.
On Sunday 26th October 2008 GMT at 9:34 PM GMT, Charly said:
I just watched the latest one and I thought it was hilarious - Alex makes the perfect hobbit.
On Saturday 1st November 2008 GMT at 1:05 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Another good episode. Not great, unfortunately, but good. Did last week's use up this series' Alex quota or something though? He was barely in it at all. Three inconsequential (but still funny) scenes. Not good enough.
On Sunday 9th November 2008 GMT at 10:43 PM GMT, Charly said:
I thought the last one with the ping-pong table was ok, but it seemed a bit out of character for Diana to be so irrational and petty.
On Sunday 9th November 2008 GMT at 11:10 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I dunno about that!
On Wednesday 12th November 2008 GMT at 4:28 AM GMT, charlier said:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3418436/BBC-criticised-for-overdose-scene.html
After You've Gone is now risqué? 
On Wednesday 12th November 2008 GMT at 4:31 AM GMT, zooo said:
Ban it!
Have the producer sacked!
etc!
On Wednesday 12th November 2008 GMT at 1:14 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
Oh good lord.
Daily Telegraph we salute you, and your ability to squeeze a story from literally nothing.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 1:22 AM GMT, Dave said:
I actually complained to the BBC via e-mail - but for a different matter. In reference to the "ping pong" episode, and when Celia Imrie talks with Dani Harmer's character about having as much sex with as many boys as possible - despite the fact that she is around 16 in the show, I said it encouraged under-age sex and discouraged abstinence. I got a reply too, and an apology.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 1:27 AM GMT, zooo said:
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 1:38 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Haha!
Being all old-fashioned and that, I do tend to agree. But it didn't occur to me to complain, and I wouldn't have actually done so even if it had!
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 1:44 AM GMT, zooo said:
But Dani's character was providing the sane(ish) opposite view! And being disapproving of granny's silly notion.
Some people!...
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 1:48 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Was she? Cripes, I barely remember the conversation. I shall have to watch again!
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 1:59 AM GMT, zooo said:
Well, unless I'm remembering an entirely different conversation. In fact the one I'm talking about was in the episode where Dani is all celibate. Which wasn't the Ping Pong episode... was it?
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 2:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Oh ... Wait. I think we're getting different, but similar, conversations in different episodes mixed up.
Well I need to re-watch a bunch anyway. For recording purposes. Ahem.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:18 AM GMT, Spagett said:
Are 16 year old girls watching After You've Gone?
Is a sitcom the best place to gain sex advice?
It is still odd to see Rodney with a posh voice. It's horrible
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Well he wasn't exactly 'council estate' in Butterflies, The Piglet Files, or Goodnight Sweetheart.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:22 AM GMT, Spagett said:
Hmmm maybe it is because them all being terrible terrible shows I didn't really watch much of them.
Especially the Piglet files.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:31 AM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 13 2008, 9:21 PM GMTOh ... Wait. I think we're getting different, but similar, conversations in different episodes mixed up.
Ahhhhhhhh.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:33 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Goodnight Sweetheart was ace, 'triff and brill, actually.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:34 AM GMT, zooo said:
Mainly because of Gavin.
On Friday 14th November 2008 GMT at 3:35 AM GMT, Aaron said:
On Saturday 15th November 2008 GMT at 9:50 PM GMT, TomCampbell said:
I don't get the big fuss with this series. I have attempted to watch it with an open mind but there's something terribly unlikeable about Nicholas Lyndhurst. Maybe it's me type-casting him like many others have, but it's really hard not to see him as a bumbling fool. As much as Mr. Lyndhurst hates it, in many eyes he'll always be Rodney Trotter!
Obviously you guys enjoy it so it must have some merits...maybe I've not given it enough time. I just think it's extremely naff. 
On Saturday 15th November 2008 GMT at 10:12 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: TomCampbell @ November 15 2008, 4:50 PM GMTit's really hard not to see him as a bumbling fool.
But that's more or less what Jimmy is. In fact, now I'm thinking about it, I'd go as far as saying that Jimmy is pretty much who Rodney would have been if he hadn't been 'hindered' by Del, and had matured of his own accord.
He's half way between Gary Sparrow and Rodney Trotter really.
On Saturday 15th November 2008 GMT at 10:18 PM GMT, TomCampbell said:
You could be on to something there, sir.
Am I right in thinking that Lyndhurst somewhat resents his time as Rodney Trotter? I ask this because I remember when he was on Parkinson he very awkwardly answered a question about the programme. I remember him saying something about "Lennod Pearce, who played the grandfather.." His language there struck me as somewhat odd. Pearce's character was 'grandad' and affectionately known as such. It was almost as if he didn't want to talk about that part of his life and wanted to put the emphasis on his 'real acting' so to speak.
This is just what I picked up from the one out of character moment I saw of his, but I have heard similiar things from other people.
I don't want to drift the talk away from After You're Gone, so I'll ask this question and move along
On Saturday 15th November 2008 GMT at 10:42 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well, from what I've seen said elsewhere, I think I'd have read it as him being uncomfortable with discussing Lennard Pearce. I could be wrong, but I'm under the impression that they were perhaps particularly close, and so that it may upset him or make him feel awkward to discuss Grandad.
I'm also pretty sure that people (here) have commented on reading/seeing interviews where he's said he would love to do more, should Jason agree.
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 12:48 AM GMT, gashparty said:
I think this series is unfunny, and the best thing he has ever done as a 'star' vehicle is Goodnight Sweetheart. They should do some more of that instead of this shit.
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 6:08 AM GMT, Dave said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 15 2008, 5:12 PM GMTBut that's more or less what Jimmy is. In fact, now I'm thinking about it, I'd go as far as saying that Jimmy is pretty much who Rodney would have been if he hadn't been 'hindered' by Del, and had matured of his own accord.
He's half way between Gary Sparrow and Rodney Trotter really.
That's very intriguing, Aaron. Although Jimmy does have his immature moments - like Rodney - I can see what you're saying. Del was such a dominating figure in Rodney's life and I think he must have been appreciative, awe-struck and a bit intimidated in equal measure.
I think it's a bit of a pity that Nick Lyndhurst doesn't have his cockney voice like in this as he did with Rodney. Apart from the WHSmith ads of the late 90s, in which I think the daughter he played was Cockney, he's always come across as rather "posh". If it wasn't for his clothes, you would think Celia Imrie's character Diana would be rather impressed with him, instead of calling him a commoner at every given opportunity. He sounding particularly high-brow as Peter in The Piglet Files. It's all very well trying to distance yourself from a famous character (i.e Rodney) but it's another to pay your new character something of a disservice by giving him a voice that doesn't match.
Speaking of Rodders, I do Community/Hospital Radio and what I've done is provided a "radio version" of "The Longest Night" episode where there's a hold-up at the supermarket. I took it off YouTube, edited it on a software called Audacity, took out all the visual references, inserted a bit of the theme tune inbetween scenes to show time passing/scene changing, and that, coupled with the fact it is a very dialogue-heavy episode, made it quite easy to fit into the radio format. It now runs at 20 minutes. I plan to do the same to "The Trial" episode of One Foot in the Grave. I'll put it on Hospital Radio and it should cheer up some of the patients!
As another side note, but still about Lyndhurst, I got a DVD off eBay yesterday - it's on Amazon too - called Stalag Luft, which a few people here might remember. I've been wanting it since about 2005. It was a 1993 - I think - 2-hour TV comedy with Nicholas Lyndhurst, Geoffrey Palmer and Stephen Fry, and written by David Nobbs, and was centered on a German POW camp in World War II. Of course, this was the second time working with Geoffrey Palmer for both Nick Lyndhurst and David Nobbs, and funnily enough, all three actors have played a character linked with a world war. Palmer as "Harry Truscott" in that 1984 Jimmy-from-Reggie-Perrin like comedy, Fry as Melchett from Blackadder Goes Forth, and Lyndhurst as Gary Sparrow. Just thought I'd mention that.
But back to After You've Gone, I think it works best when characters aren't written in because the actors are on contract. If it was just the four of them -although I like Bobby the Barman - it would be fine. There were episodes of The Good Life when there were just four characters in the whole half hour. That doesn't really happen anymore.
And surely we can do without the American colloquiums like "ass-whopping" and "jerk".
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 6:15 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Dave @ November 16 2008, 1:08 AM GMTPalmer as "Harry Truscott" in that 1984 Jimmy-from-Reggie-Perrin like comedy
Fairly Secret Army.
I've had Stalag Luft for a couple of years now. Must get around to watching it at some point. :/
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 6:19 AM GMT, Dave said:
I've updated my post above - just adding stuff.
Fairly Secret Army - that's the one. I didn't have Mark Lewishon's Radio Times Book of TV Comedy handy - that's a great book.
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 6:20 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Sadly, I didn't have to look it up.
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 6:29 AM GMT, Dave said:
I'd love to see The Two of Us, which he did in the late 80s. He had a series everyear, plus an Only Fools xmas special, every year from 1986-1993.
On Sunday 16th November 2008 GMT at 6:31 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Oh, I have some of that. But we're getting far far off topic now. Back to After You've Gone.
On Tuesday 18th November 2008 GMT at 4:55 PM GMT, Lee Henman said:
It's been canned. Another group of writers left wondering how to pay the mortgage.
On Tuesday 18th November 2008 GMT at 5:21 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Blimey. Quite surprised by that. Although at the same time, not. With the SHOCKING scheduling it's had this series, I wouldn't be surprised to learn of particularly low figures.
On Tuesday 18th November 2008 GMT at 11:17 PM GMT, zooo said:
I am surprised.
Maybe they just dumped it to make room for a new Ryan Sampson vehicle...
On Tuesday 18th November 2008 GMT at 11:18 PM GMT, Aaron said:
We can but hope!
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 3:29 AM GMT, paul f said:
Was this news confirmed on any website?
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 3:34 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Not as far as I've seen - but alas, it is true.
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 4:09 AM GMT, charlier said:
Hasn't a fourth series and special already been commissioned?
I think the episode that's due to air this week is probably my favourite out of all the series 
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 4:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes, a fourth and (IIRC) 2009 Christmas special were commissioned. I'm assuming that they're now out of the window.
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 12:43 PM GMT, matt insley said:
Can they de-commission something like that? You'd assume the writers were already writing the fourth series.
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 2:19 PM GMT, Mark said:
Some may have already seen this news, but just to complete the picture - it was confirmed by the BBC this morning that AYG has been axed. The new 2009 series (that's already in the works) has been cancelled too:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/nov/19/bbc-after-youve-gone
Quite some back pedalling going on there then. Sounds like it is the work of new BBC1 controller Jay Hunt, who wants to stamp some authority on the schedule. She couldn't just cancel a well-rated show, which would explain why this series has been so badly scheduled... the figures from those Sunday episodes have given them an excuse to pull the plug.
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 10:25 PM GMT, Spagett said:
A pleasent suprise this.
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 10:28 PM GMT, chipolata said:
Quote: matt insley @ November 19 2008, 7:43 AM GMTCan they de-commission something like that? You'd assume the writers were already writing the fourth series.
They probably just pay them off with a proportion of what they would have got.
On Wednesday 19th November 2008 GMT at 10:36 PM GMT, Eat My Shirts said:
Fantastic news.
On Thursday 20th November 2008 GMT at 12:17 AM GMT, Aaron said:
The penultimate episode will be premiering on BBC One Scotland in just under 15 minutes. That's channel 971 for Sky subscribers.
Well, I'm assuming that the special hasn't now been shelved too. :/
On Thursday 20th November 2008 GMT at 2:47 AM GMT, Dr Mato said:
I shall have to wait for netflix to catch up with this series but do so want to see it.
On Thursday 20th November 2008 GMT at 3:18 AM GMT, Aaron said:
I thought it was a good episode, and if there are no more episodes, then it would indeed wrap things up relllatively well.
Still. Boo hiss to BBC One.
On Thursday 20th November 2008 GMT at 4:19 AM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: Eat My Shirts @ November 19 2008, 5:36 PM GMTFantastic news.
Why?
On Thursday 20th November 2008 GMT at 10:47 AM GMT, matt insley said:
I'm sad to hear it is cancelled. I really prefer British television to American television but the lack of commitment to a programme can sometimes really be silly of the television production companies over there.
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 4:46 PM GMT, Rick Skelton said:
Really sad news that the traditional, warm, fuzzy sitcom is now dead because the lazy TV execs just throw out more and more episodes of crap soap operas. This is very disappointing.
Why don't the BBC make more of the 7pm slot? Emmerdale is crap, there must be more scope for putting more family freindly shows in that slot.
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 4:47 PM GMT, wonderboy85 said:
An insider has been quoted as saying that tonight's episode is 'shit-your-pants' funny.
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 6:46 PM GMT, zooo said:
That Celia Imrie's got a potty mouth!
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 6:59 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 8:20 PM GMT, TomCampbell said:
There was me feeling all outsider about not liking the show...looks like the Beeb agreed with me. One for the Playback DVD release soon, maybe 
It's always sad when something like this happens when, as someone said earlier, it puts people out of a job. To be blunt, in my opinion, when you see some of the other programmes being put out this just wasn't good enough.
It's interesting what that Guardian article mentioned about the death of the family sitcom. It shows you how much the world has changed whereby the idea of a sitcom about a family unit doesn't connect with broken Britain like it did in the 90s and such. Shame for Lyndhurst, shame for the cast and crew, but maybe a show like this was ten years too late...in my opinion
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 9:24 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: TomCampbell @ November 21 2008, 3:20 PM GMTIt's interesting what that Guardian article mentioned about the death of the family sitcom. It shows you how much the world has changed whereby the idea of a sitcom about a family unit doesn't connect with broken Britain like it did in the 90s and such. Shame for Lyndhurst, shame for the cast and crew, but maybe a show like this was ten years too late...in my opinion
Yes, and My Family is doing SO badly in the ratings...
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 10:39 PM GMT, Spagett said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 21 2008, 4:24 PM GMTYes, and My Family is doing SO badly in the ratings...
Aside from that there are not too many others are there?
On Friday 21st November 2008 GMT at 11:05 PM GMT, Aaron said:
It's not been the trend of late. My Hero is along the same lines, and I'm pretty sure the only reason that's gone is the departure of Ardal O'Hanlon. And that Home Again or whatever it was called suffered from shocking direction more than anything else.
However, everything I read and hear suggests that it's the exact type of comedy channels have been looking to commission recently. Which makes it all the more surprising that they'd cancel After You've Gone, of all shows.
So hopefully something will come along soon to replace it.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 1:49 AM GMT, Seefacts said:
I've got this on in the background - some of the lines have actually been quite good this week. I'm in shock.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 2:07 AM GMT, Aaron said:
If she'd waited to see this week's episode, Jay Hunt wouldn't have cancelled the show.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 2:07 AM GMT, paul f said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 19 2008, 7:17 PM GMTThe penultimate episode will be premiering on BBC One Scotland in just under 15 minutes. That's channel 971 for Sky subscribers.
Well, I'm assuming that the special hasn't now been shelved too. :/
When is the last one on? I'm confused
. No wonder it hasn't been getting good ratings when they've switched it from a Sunday to a Friday and then to a Wednesday!
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 2:12 AM GMT, Aaron said:
For you, it's only on iPlayer now! BBC scheduling regionalisation is, in my opinion, absolutely f**king stupid.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 3:15 AM GMT, Dave said:
From what I gather the last episode will be on at Christmas - presumably because it has already been filmed. Ryan Sampson used to visit these boards - I wonder what he makes of all this. He's probably as confused as the rest of us.
As far as I can tell, this is the only sitcom Nicholas Lyndhurst has starred in which has been cancelled. The Two of Us finished in time for The Piglet Files, and he had to leave that in order to do Goodnight Sweetheart, which finished before they could cancel it. And Only Fools and Horses was always up to the cast and crew, anyway. All this is just guess-work on my part, you understand.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 3:21 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes, it was supposed to be broadcast on Christmas Day. But I'm thinking it's not a coincidence that a Top Of The Pops special has been announced in the same week...
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 5:17 AM GMT, charlier said:
Quote: Aaron @ November 21 2008, 10:21 PM GMTYes, it was supposed to be broadcast on Christmas Day.
As was the one last year. *shrug*
There's a plethora of out-takes for tonight's show involving the quiz machine in the pub. At least After You've Gone might live on in 'Aunties Bloomers' type shows.
I know it wasn't ground breaking comedy, but I liked it. Someone should start a petition or flood the BBC with complaints to bring it back, they seem to be all the rage now-a-days
Just out of interest, how much does this type of show cost? Once the sets are built the upkeep must be pretty low, all you'd need is studio time, a cast, writers, production team and crew. The show has very few outside broadcasts or fancy effects, and isn't post production heavy. It doesn't sound vastly more expensive than a lot of other shows.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 5:26 AM GMT, Aaron said:
You'd be surprised as to the cost of just the sets, I think - and I'd hazard a guess that they are the, or at least one of the, cheapest single part of the show.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 5:30 AM GMT, Dave said:
Referring to the budget of the series, Celia Imrie and Nick Lyndhurst wouldn't have been cheap by any means.
I taped it earlier and have only got round to watching it now. The mini motorbike on the road sequence was good. Like Aaron said, this
episode could have wrapped it up nicely. I know this wasn't planned to be the last episode, but it did "feel" like a last-ever episode, what with Alex going for an interview and everything. And Jimmy's girlfriend ditched him earlier in the series. Dare I say it, if it did come back for a Christmas special, I think it would actually spoil the resolution the series had with this episode.
It would be interesting to see what Nick Lyndhurst does next. Before he did this show, I actually wanted him to be in a family "comedy drama" - like Rik Mayall did with "All About George" (goodness only knows why that hasn't come back - I liked it). I think it would be best to get rid of the Rodney typecasting - which he has only ever suffered with this decade, what with his regular presence as Gary Sparrow in the 90s - by going in a drama route. As seen in the "lift scene" in the 1996 Only Fools Trilogy, he can really handle a dramatic scene with finesse.
On Saturday 22nd November 2008 GMT at 5:35 AM GMT, zooo said:
I liked the hug.
On Sunday 23rd November 2008 GMT at 6:23 PM GMT, Mark said:
The scene of Jimmy at the traffic lights on his 'bike' was pretty funny.
Let's hope the Christmas special ends on a good note without leaving things open - when they were filming the special they obviously thought they had another series in the bag so I'm worried it's not going to resolve things neatly.
On Sunday 23rd November 2008 GMT at 7:33 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I actually can't remember what happens in the special!
F**k. :/
On Monday 24th November 2008 GMT at 11:27 PM GMT, charlier said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/11_november/24/christmas.shtml
Looks like it'll still be on! (but maybe not on Christmas Day)
On Tuesday 25th November 2008 GMT at 12:00 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Indeed, it's looking highly unlikely to get the Christmas Day broadcast it was scheduled for. I'm reckoning that the position's been filled with TOTP. I have a few suspicions as to the likely broadcast date, but won't say anything yet.
On Tuesday 25th November 2008 GMT at 6:55 PM GMT, Rick Skelton said:
Fianlly got around to watching Friday's episode. One of the best they've done. The scene where Jimmy pulls the mini-bike out from behidn the settee was so, so obvious, but still incredibly funny, genuinely laugh out loud funny too.
I love this show, it's got great warmth and is just a breeze to watch. There should be more of this stuff on TV, not less.
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 12:43 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Good news. Apparently this has been cancelled after scripts were presented for a new series.
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 1:30 AM GMT, Aaron said:
How late are you?
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 1:39 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Aaron @ December 7 2008, 8:30 PM GMTHow late are you?
Um?
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 1:56 AM GMT, Aaron said:
The show's cancellation was announced 2 or 3 weeks ago. Whenever it was it actually happened.
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 2:10 AM GMT, Chappers said:
OK - someone told me last night!
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 2:23 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, the ex-cameraman said it, IIRC.
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 2:27 AM GMT, zooo said:
Max Clifford.
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 2:39 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Yup!
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 2:52 AM GMT, Chappers said:
Quote: Aaron @ December 7 2008, 9:23 PM GMTYeah, the ex-cameraman said it, IIRC.
The one who got custard pied by Kenny Everett.
On Monday 8th December 2008 GMT at 2:55 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Never thought I'd find myself saying this, but that must have been an honour.
On Monday 29th December 2008 GMT at 7:21 PM GMT, Johnny Green said:
After You've Gone wasn't the best sitcom ever but it was quite funny and certainly better than the other major family sitcom i.e. My Family. The Christmas special was far better than the My Family one which was really quite boring. Why couldn't they have cancelled My Family instead?
On Monday 29th December 2008 GMT at 7:23 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I think My Family just got more consistently high viewing figures. Pity. Hopefully something new will come along and strike that same kind of mainstream chord.