On the basis of the first episode I actually think it's very good, much improved on the first series. Seems like Charlie's relaxed into the role of presenter and it seems like the shows they're watching are a bit better for comment.
Still not as intelligent as screenwipe no, but very good.
the first ep was bad. i'm worried.
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it did pick up half way.
bring back frankie boyle.
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Like all panel shows, it lives or dies by its guests and so far it's been pretty poor in that respect.
I have softened to the show overall, though. Despite being average, it's one of the few programs I'll watch on a weekly basis. Shows how awful British telly is at the moment; maybe that was Brooker's intention...
Sayonara, not to be confused with cyanide, which is, of course, goodbye in any language.
I think the second series is coming along nicely.
It's true what you said stu. It is very dependant on which guests are on.
I thought Robert Webb was the best so far this series.
I do think some have been hypercritical of the show. People were just expecting it to be Screenwipe but with a live audeince. It's still miles above other panel shows that have been knocking around recently.
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Great choices there Martin, as stu_157 said,
shows like this are heavily reliant on the
quality of the guest panel and some have brought
nothing or very lttle to the table.
I was initially chuffed to see Peter Serafinowicz
making an appearence but what a let down he was,
it was if he was heavily sedated, contributed very
little, made me feel lethargic just watching him.
But yes David Mitchell, Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas
have provided some classic surealist rants over
the years.
I actually thought Ben Miller was a decent panel
guest also.