What is???

Quote: Marc P @ July 6 2011, 11:03 PM BST

What is???

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The accountant fellow in James' avatar. It's his latest alter-ego.

Ah fair play. Haven't seen that one yet.

Quote: James Cotter @ July 6 2011, 7:20 PM BST

It's Geogre Cottier.

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Is that really the spelling?

Quote: MrWriterLikeInTheSong @ July 5 2011, 10:27 PM BST

Does anyone have examples of any British TV shows that have been successfully sued for plagiarism? Not neccessarily sitcoms, even an individual sketch or just a one-liner. May give an indication of how "clear and present a danger" this is.

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Chortle regularly features plagiarism stories, usually referring to gags or stand up routines. Some recent examples:

My Name Is Earl, writer claims sitcom was stolen from his idea

Jim Tavare accuses Sid Bowfin of nicking his act, look and website

Micky Flanagan accused of doing a gag that another act had already been accused of plagiarising

Australia's Got Talent finalist nicks Lee Mack routine

Father Ted show - tribute or rip-off?

Joke theft rife among comics

Kev F

Quote: zooo @ July 6 2011, 11:12 PM BST

Is that really the spelling?

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No it's George.

Quote: James Cotter @ July 7 2011, 10:56 AM BST

No it's George.

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It's that your new sitcom title, James?

Quote: Marc P @ July 7 2011, 10:59 AM BST

It's that your new sitcom title, James?

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No it's George and the Dragon.

Quote: Kev F @ July 7 2011, 10:56 AM BST

Chortle regularly features plagiarism stories, usually referring to gags or stand up routines. Some recent examples:

My Name Is Earl, writer claims sitcom was stolen from his idea

Jim Tavare accuses Sid Bowfin of nicking his act, look and website

Micky Flanagan accused of doing a gag that another act had already been accused of plagiarising

Australia's Got Talent finalist nicks Lee Mack routine

Father Ted show - tribute or rip-off?

Joke theft rife among comics

Kev F

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Yeah, there are loads of stories about allegations - was wondering if anyone had a case of a proven claim?

I had a show on Doctors and the almost exact same storyline came up on Holby.

Was it about someone needing a doctor for an ailment?

Actually no... lol

Hee.
Sue them!

Lol. I don't think I'd have much of a case.

Boo. Just glare at them from afar then. I shall join in.