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The last episode of Ricky Gervais' follow up to 'The Office' has just aired here in the UK and I was wondering what people thought of the series? I was disappointed with the first episode, but that was because I had The Office in mind and had to warm to a new situation, environment and character (or characters in this case). However, as the series progressed I found it not only hilarious but also interesting, almost fascinating. The relationship between Andy and Maggie wasn't your typical "friends into romance" affair, they are two seemingly very different people who are in the same situation. The chemistry between the two was very nice, I also enjoyed the way the show poked fun at famous faces (interestingly, I found the less famous ones to be funnier, Ross Kemp and Les Dennis more so than Samuel L Jackson and Ben Stiller), showing their alleged arrogance and ignorance. All in all, a series I thoroughly enjoyed, and i hope for a second!
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Yeah, I enjoyed it, preferred it to The Office myself.
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This series definitely grew on me.Loved the episode with Kate Winslet and last nights with Patrick Stewart.Very good.
I did read that a second series has been commissioned......
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/extras/
And Patrick Stewart's obssession with naked women was a highlight too.
I echo the sentiment that the series started on a low. The first episode I watched and thought "what the...?" but it definitely grew, with the most cringeworthy being Les Dennis. Particularly his nude scene!!
I think the characters this time round are far more tragic and lonely than The Office, but that doesn't make the comedy any less funny.
And agreed about Kate Winslet; once again she goes up in my estimation. The girl seems game for anything!
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I'm not sure how much imput the stars have but I read an interview with RG stating that when they had written the Kate Winslet script she was up for an Oscar and they were just praying she didn't win!
I wonder what the Americans will think of it !
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Keith Chegwin managed to outshine Orlando Bloom last week with his cringeworthy and highly un-PC comments, but last night's was just brilliance!
The homeless man and the £20 being painful enough, the legend that is David Bowie taking to the piano and singing "Little fat man who sold his soul, little fat man who sold his dream, chubby little loser . . . pathetic little fat man, no one’s bloody laughing" and ending with the whole bar singing the chorus of "See his pug-nosed face" was just genuis! I haven't laughed so much in ages!
Next up for the ritual humiliation, Daniel Radcliffe!
The writing of this show is absolute genius in my eyes. It is not a role on the floor comedy ( though it obviously has those moments) but a dark tragic look at these sad little characters lives. The show is full of pathos. Seeing Andy going back to the pub where everyone loved him spoke volumes about the human psyche.
I have never had much time for Orlando Bloom, but after seeing him take the mickey out of himself last week he has gone right up in my estimations.
N.B ... thought that song Bowie did was the best thing he's done in years
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Roger Moore 1927-2017
"Are you having a laugh?"
The programme is a co-production with HBO, so will be on that channel soon. Last year the US transmission followed the British one quite quickly.
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You wont have to! Whilst trawling I came across this... enjoy
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2006440193,00.html
Agreed - great song by Bowie
I dont think its meant to be .Its more of a Greek tragedy with its use of pathos. I think you either get it or you don't, a bit like 'The Office.'
I do find it extremely funny though, unlike Andy's comedy
Agreed, that's why there isn't a laugh-track played over it. It's the awkwardness of the situation and people that create the fun.
I think it's funny and very watchable with Steve Merchant and Shaun Williamson stealing every scene they are in.
I was hoping an espisode from the new season would have centered around CR with a cameo by Craig! Wishful thinking...
And the 'evolution' of the news story about Andy's attack on a Down Syndrome was funny
Possibly the best episode of the series so far!
Last night's had to have the most celebs crammed in to any one episode so far. The whole Richard & Judy/Fern & Phil thing with the down syndrome child was quite simply unbelievable in today's ultra-PC world!
Have'nt seen it yet but I'm laughing already
I think you could be right there.
Some really funny moments and it was great to see Dame Diana Rigg back on TV. I did find myself laughing at some things and then suddenly think "should I really be laughing at that ?."
Did anyone stay tuned to watch That Mitchell & Webb Look afterwards ? This is definately the funniest programme of the week
Chris Martin plugging his greatest hits on the back of disease and poverty ("I wanna be back for Deal Or No Deal. Plus Gwyneth's making drumsticks"
The fact that so many celebs are prepared to blow holes in their stereotypes is just brilliant.
'Just a bit of whizz to clear away the cobwebs' ... unbelievable. Plus, having Corbett stand next to Marchant and Gervais. Like a set of Russian Dolls. Genius. If Marchant doesn't get some sort of award this time round, he'll have been robbed. And of course, 'Barry' as great as ever.
As for Chris Martin, he went right up in my estimation.
"Got to go. Gwyneth is doing drumsticks."
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