Quote: The Giggle-o @ August 3 2009, 11:09 PM BSTI agree with you on this Lee but definitely not on 'The Kevin Bishop Show'. Having seen the second episode filmed I struggled to see how they'd edit it but they did a good job, even if by the very nature of the comedy it felt a bit all over the shop. Although it still didn't get anywhere near as funny as their live act. A few little tasters in the first episode of things they did in their act though, but as someone said earlier it felt a bit of a pared down version of WAK.
Making the transition from live act to TV show is always going to be problematic I think - I know League Of Gents purists who still maintain that the live comedy shows were much better than the actual TV series. (Which I think is bollocks, but there you go.)
Klang's live act is very edgy and sweary, and obviously the Beeb (in the current climate of being desperate to not offend too many people) have softened Klang's spiky edges somewhat for the TV show. But having seen them live, I really think the TV show has captured the spirit of Klang. I think it was a master stroke allowing them to experiment and interact with the audience, and all credit to the producers for not clipping their wings in that way. I must say I've been surprised by the critical backlash of the show - but I think it's good in the respect that it's polarized opinion. It's definitely what I like to call a "Marmite" show, as in you either love it or hate it. I think I'd rather write a show that has people calling it "shit" and other people calling it "brilliant", as opposed to the majority of people saying "Yeah, it was alright."
