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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2022 14:59:26 GMT
Just noticed that this one-off special was on TV last night.
It's repeated on CH4 tonight at 10pm. Recorder set.
Ben Elton fronts a one-off revival of the stand-up and entertainment show, linking in with Channel 4's 40th anniversary celebrations. He reunites the game-changing architects of anarchy who broke through in the mid-1980s, blending their ground-breaking comedy exploits with today's trailblazers who are storming the circuit. The host is joined by co-horts from the original series such as Harry Enfield, Julian Clary and Jo Brand, and contemporary performers Rosie Jones, Mawaan Rizwan, Jordan Gray, Ronni Ancona and Sam Campbell, who provide a mixture of topical sketches and stand-up. Plus, live music by Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem
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Post by stu77 on Oct 22, 2022 16:12:58 GMT
I recorded it not seen it yet. I heard it had a few pretty good moments.
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Post by wardance on Oct 22, 2022 20:40:56 GMT
I thought Ben Elton did a very good job, as did the original comics who appeared first time round.
The problem is that comedy of this type on tv is pretty standard fair these days, and most of it is very predictable. Some of it was funny, some of it wasn't.
The trans comedian at the end was a prime example of what made Ch4 unique in its early days.
The 'alternative comedy' that appeared on the original programme came mostly from performers that had 'soul' and funny bones, and did it because they believed in what they were doing. Most of todays performers see it as a career path or have been on a 'how to be a comedian' course.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2022 13:06:59 GMT
Watched it last night and enjoyed it for what it was... a one-off special.
Echoing what wardance said - Ben Elton was a great compere and he still retains that Motormouth of his and I enjoyed the old hands doing a turn. Some of the new comedians were great, some not so. Maybe it's an age thing...
I watched a recording of the repeat from Saturday and can't fathom why the C word was bleeped out yet the trans person who waved their cock about wasn't censored. Neither offends me, I just don't understand how one can be censored but not the other. Hey ho.
9/10 as a one-off trip down memory lane.
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