Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6801 Share Posted October 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: I hadn't see these before until they were posted on here. I love them and I think he's hilarious. Avril He's created quite a niche for himself with these! Wonderful use of language too. Anyone seen the new series of Spitting Image on Britbox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieC Posted October 6, 2020 #6802 Share Posted October 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: He's created quite a niche for himself with these! Wonderful use of language too. Anyone seen the new series of Spitting Image on Britbox? I haven't; have read mixed reviews, though. What did you think? Can't remember if I've posted this before; if so, apologies: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6803 Share Posted October 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, AnnieC said: I haven't; have read mixed reviews, though. What did you think? Can't remember if I've posted this before; if so, apologies: I think you did, but well worth rewatching and it introduced me to Randy Rainbow! So slick, so clever, so well executed - absolute comic genius. As for Spitting Image I signed up to Britbox (there's a free trial offer, followed by another offer of £10 for three months) solely for it. Have to say it didn't quite hit the mark, despite the obvious comic opportunities in the UK at the moment. It was OK, but Spitting Image was always way more than OK. Early days yet though. So much depends on the writers, and when you think the original had people like Doug Naylor, Rob Grant, Ian Hislop, Nick Newman, Ben Elton and Richard Curtis you can see why it was so good. I'm persevering, hoping for so much more - but the portrayals of Dominic Cummings and Priti Patel alone are well worth the watch! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted October 6, 2020 #6804 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Harry Peterson said: As for Spitting Image I signed up to Britbox (there's a free trial offer, followed by another offer of £10 for three months) solely for it. Have to say it didn't quite hit the mark, despite the obvious comic opportunities in the UK at the moment. It was OK, but Spitting Image was always way more than OK. Early days yet though. Thanks for that info. We have trouble watching the stuff we have recorded and so I am loathe to sign up to anything but I was tempted by Britbox but only for Spitting Image. I may just sign up on those terms. As you say, the comic opportunities now ............!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted October 6, 2020 #6805 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I've just binge-watched some of The Room Next Door which I found on You Tube. They were all very good, but my favourites have to be Priti Patel and counter-terrorism, Dominic Cummings with his non-apology and all those with Donald Trump. Still giggling now😀 Avril 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6806 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Adawn47 said: I've just binge-watched some of The Room Next Door which I found on You Tube. They were all very good, but my favourites have to be Priti Patel and counter-terrorism, Dominic Cummings with his non-apology and all those with Donald Trump. Still giggling now😀 Avril Avril, check out Annie’s post just above. I think you’ll enjoy her video and the others he’s done. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted October 6, 2020 #6807 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Just now, Harry Peterson said: Avril, check out Annie’s post just above. I think you’ll enjoy her video and the others he’s done. 😄 I have seen the one about clorox, I watched it when she posted it before. I will search for others though, I love this kind of humour. I love all types of humour actually, except the hurtful and insulting kind.😊 Avril 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 6, 2020 #6808 Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: I have seen the one about clorox, I watched it when she posted it before. I will search for others though, I love this kind of humour. I love all types of humour actually, except the hurtful and insulting kind.😊 Avril My Canadian BIL, who hates Trump, sent me a string of videos like the Clorox ones, TBH I found them really boring, I think satire peaked with TW3 and it's been downhill ever since, but I do normally have a chuckle at the Diane Abbot maths jokes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6809 Share Posted October 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: My Canadian BIL, who hates Trump, sent me a string of videos like the Clorox ones, TBH I found them really boring, I think satire peaked with TW3 and it's been downhill ever since, but I do normally have a chuckle at the Diane Abbot maths jokes. TW3 was excellent, but probably difficult to recreate in the current climate of right wing politicians laughably but incessantly claiming BBC bias. The Mash Report was almost as good - but I don’t think you’d like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieC Posted October 6, 2020 #6810 Share Posted October 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: I have seen the one about clorox, I watched it when she posted it before. I will search for others though, I love this kind of humour. I love all types of humour actually, except the hurtful and insulting kind.😊 Avril I've seen a few of his others and not so keen, but humour is a funny old thing.😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieC Posted October 6, 2020 #6811 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: TW3 was excellent, but probably difficult to recreate in the current climate of right wing politicians laughably but incessantly claiming BBC bias. I could hear the collective sigh of relief from here when Charles Moore pulled out.😉 Robbie Gibb now apparently in the running... Edited October 6, 2020 by AnnieC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6812 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, mrsgoggins said: Thanks for that info. We have trouble watching the stuff we have recorded and so I am loathe to sign up to anything but I was tempted by Britbox but only for Spitting Image. I may just sign up on those terms. As you say, the comic opportunities now ............!! Likewise. We have a Humax stuffed full of Freeview programmes and since we only watch a couple of hours a day, apart from BBC news, there’s no need or desire for anything else. Spitting Image was the one exception. If you do decide to try Britbox, the 7 day free trial leads to an easily cancellable monthly subscription of £5.99, but if you cancel at any point before the 7 days are up you’ll be offered 3 months for £10. I thought that was a fair price for the series, and there’s quite a lot of other stuff there as well from BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Film 4. Channel 5 too, which has changed completely since the obnoxious Richard Desmond sold it to rather more reputable owners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6813 Share Posted October 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, AnnieC said: I could hear the collective sigh of relief from here when Charles Moore pulled out.😉 Robbie Gibb now apparently in the running... Too right. All jobs for the boys now. Relatives, connections, money - ability and suitability no longer count for anything. Look at Dido Harding! Paul Dacre still seems to be in the running to head Ofcom. Of all the people most unsuitable for that job! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 6, 2020 #6814 Share Posted October 6, 2020 When the politics stops again, give me shout.🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6815 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, zap99 said: When the politics stops again, give me shout.🤐 Not politics. Current affairs. It’s relevant and important. Also comedy. Feel free to contribute. Edited October 6, 2020 by Harry Peterson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 6, 2020 #6816 Share Posted October 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: Not politics. Current affairs. It’s relevant and important. Also comedy. Feel free to contribute. If you say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted October 6, 2020 #6817 Share Posted October 6, 2020 4 hours ago, AnnieC said: I haven't; have read mixed reviews, though. What did you think? Can't remember if I've posted this before; if so, apologies: Randy Rainbow is very funny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted October 6, 2020 #6818 Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, AnnieC said: Robbie Gibb now apparently in the running... The Bee Gees singer who died a few years ago? 🥴 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted October 6, 2020 #6819 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, zap99 said: When the politics stops again, give me shout.🤐 Zapp ! Have I missed them ? I was only just saying this morning ..Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah ! Some call me the gangster of love,Some people call me Maurice 'Cause I speak of the pompatus of love The nurse said to me "Well that's nice love but you must give me your real name if you want me to give you this Pneumonia jab ! As you can tell I don't get out much these days 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 6, 2020 #6820 Share Posted October 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, kalos said: Zapp ! Have I missed them ? I was only just saying this morning ..Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah ! Some call me the gangster of love,Some people call me Maurice 'Cause I speak of the pompatus of love The nurse said to me "Well that's nice love but you must give me your real name if you want me to give you this Pneumonia jab ! As you can tell I don't get out much these days Thanks for the shout. I was really , seriously watching the paint dry on the stairs. I found that quite interesting. I got some paint that said quick drying ,60 mins. It did.🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted October 6, 2020 #6821 Share Posted October 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: Avril, check out Annie’s post just above. I think you’ll enjoy her video and the others he’s done. 😄 I've just spent a happy couple of hours trolling through his other other videos as you recommended Harry. What a laugh. He's very good and his timing is perfect. He has an great voice too even though it's exaggerated. I'd love to hear him sing normally. Avril 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 6, 2020 #6822 Share Posted October 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: Not politics. Current affairs. It’s relevant and important. Also comedy. Feel free to contribute. Ok, I'll contribute a question. Is it now ok to post copyrighted material?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted October 6, 2020 #6823 Share Posted October 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, zap99 said: Ok, I'll contribute a question. Is it now ok to post copyrighted material?. I doubt it, but I can’t see anything here that hasn’t been made freely available online by the originators. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philred Posted October 6, 2020 #6824 Share Posted October 6, 2020 the good lady & myself are on a bit of a downer today.we should have set sail on the arcadia for the northern lights cruise .we had booked it 18 months ago .we were so looking forward to it .when we booked the cruise dont think any body was aware of covid 19 and all it involved.stay safe everybody . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted October 6, 2020 #6825 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, philred said: the good lady & myself are on a bit of a downer today.we should have set sail on the arcadia for the northern lights cruise .we had booked it 18 months ago .we were so looking forward to it .when we booked the cruise dont think any body was aware of covid 19 and all it involved.stay safe everybody . We felt like that in August when we should have sailed on Oceana. Keep your chin up and think that you'll still be able to go one day. Take care yourself 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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