The What In The World Quiz
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:12 PM GMT, Mark said:
Reminder: this show starts on Channel Five in 20 minutes (7:30pm 5th September). It's billed as being a bit like QI - the chances of it coming anywhere near that show in the funny and educational stakes is remote at best I'd say, but we'll see. Post up your thoughts afterwards!
http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/the_what_in_the_world/
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:26 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Thanks for that Mark. I'd managed to miss this, but will certainly tune in. 
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 10:54 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I have to say I had a mixed reaction. I did laugh at some bits and found some parts discussed to be interesting (I never heard of the sailing stones, and quite liked Lee Hurst's "Moss" ad lib), but was annoyed when they kept talking over each other.
I'm not sure that QI is the best thing to compare it to, because it is more experimental. Also, with the academic experts, I would say it is more akin to something like The Museum of Curiosity. Also, I'm annoyed that the programme was so short. It ended before 19:55, but the next programme begins at 20:00.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:12 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Hmm. Unsure by this. It wasn't particularly special, but then it strikes me as the kind of thing that might be a grower, and take a bit of time to settle in and find its feet. I'm glad I watched it, but I'm not going to weep if for some reason it's not broadcast again.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:19 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I agree with you on the grower front. Best to wait and see how the show progresses.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:26 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Missed it. Any know if it's repeated?
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:31 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I don't know if it is repeated on Five, but the series will probably appear on Demand Five, the channel's on demand service.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:33 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Cheers Wolfman
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:38 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Any time Putterslad.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:44 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:51 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 5 2008, 8:26 PM BSTMissed it. Any know if it's repeated?
It's repeated on Thursday at quarter to midnight.
Unfortunately I'm of a differing opinion to those above. I didn't enjoy it much at all. As a comedy it is just awful, Brigstocke is clearly bored and thus is coasting, whilst the two team captains didn't insert nearly enough jokes... or even bother to set them up for each other most of the time.
As a factual show it was very interesting, don't get me wrong, it just shouldn't have tried to be funny.
Quote: Ian Wolf @ September 5 2008, 7:54 PM BSTI'm not sure that QI is the best thing to compare it to, because it is more experimental. Also, with the academic experts, I would say it is more akin to something like The Museum of Curiosity.
You're right - having seen it, it is very Museum of Curiosity like (a bit of a rip-off even).
The best thing about this new show was the good concept behind the Time Bomb round... just shame they spoilt it by, as you say, talking all over it.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:54 PM GMT, Nil Putters said:
Thanks Mark, I'll try and remember.
Like that's gonna happen.
On Friday 5th September 2008 GMT at 11:57 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Quote: Mark @ September 5 2008, 8:51 PM BSTAs a comedy it is just awful, Brigstocke is clearly bored and thus is coasting, whilst the two team captains didn't insert nearly enough jokes... or even bother to set them up for each other most of the time.
I don't know about that, I thought Lee Hurst was smashing.
Oh hang on, that's probably not the best expression to describe Hurst at the moment. Chortle reports that during a recent gig, he thought someone was filming him on a mobile phone, so he took the phone and smashed it.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 12:00 AM GMT, Mark said:
Ha ha. That story was badly timed wasn't it.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 12:09 AM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
They say "Any publicity is good publicity". That is bollocks.
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 1:02 AM GMT, Aaron said:
Smashed up a phone?! Blimey. I'll be very interested to see the outcome of that one.
I note that the promoter was one Paul Kerensa...
On Saturday 6th September 2008 GMT at 5:56 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Actually, out of interest, is The What in the World? Quiz channel Five's very first panel game?
On Sunday 7th September 2008 GMT at 12:06 PM GMT, Aaron said:
First that I can think of.
On Sunday 7th September 2008 GMT at 12:54 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Well if it is, it should probably be mentioned in the article.
On Sunday 21st September 2008 GMT at 9:08 PM GMT, superstu said:
Enjoyed it very much! There was a question about what has the most muscles, an elephant trunk, moving car parts or some push ups..., please can anyone forward me the proper or near enough question and any passing comments made on it.
With Thanks
Stu
On Saturday 27th September 2008 GMT at 2:53 PM GMT, Mark said:
It looks like this show has been axed - or at the minimum removed from its timeslot and awaiting a new slot. After just three episodes it has been yanked, and replaced by repeats of Daring Raids of World War II.
On Wednesday 15th October 2008 GMT at 7:18 PM GMT, superstu said:
That sucks, nobody knows the answer to my question??
On Wednesday 15th October 2008 GMT at 7:21 PM GMT, zooo said:
Sorry to disappoint.