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Oh no, nothing could stop me having nightmares about the Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson..!
But Charlie's tribute was spot on, just hearing Oliver Postgate's voice took me right back to my childhood.
Blake Connolly
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jrothwell97 posted:
Another brilliant episode last night: the tribute to Oliver Postgate at the end was very fitting, and prevented us from going to bed with nightmares about that Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson.
Oh no, nothing could stop me having nightmares about the Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson..!
But Charlie's tribute was spot on, just hearing Oliver Postgate's voice took me right back to my childhood.
CY
Maybe they're obvious but nobody really articulates them as well as he does or mentions the targets that he does.
wells posted:
I enjoy the show mainly because of it's subject matter, but I do think Charlie himself is a bit overrated, it just seems his targets and his observations are all far to easy and obvious really.
Maybe they're obvious but nobody really articulates them as well as he does or mentions the targets that he does.
JC
I've been enjoying this series, very funny and all... but at the same time, I'm slightly disappointed. It's a 6 episode series, and only one of those was the old 'let's review stuff on telly and talk about it'.
We had that as episode one, the advertising special two, three writers, four mission docs, five childrens tv, six review of the year.
Nothing wrong with specials, theming the episodes and all, there's still reviews in the mission documentaries episode... just as a whole package, the series feels a bit different. However, it's still been a highly entertaining show.
But, I will say, episode 1 has been the best of this series, some really funny reviews, jokes, and his take on the Ross/Brand stuff.
We had that as episode one, the advertising special two, three writers, four mission docs, five childrens tv, six review of the year.
Nothing wrong with specials, theming the episodes and all, there's still reviews in the mission documentaries episode... just as a whole package, the series feels a bit different. However, it's still been a highly entertaining show.
But, I will say, episode 1 has been the best of this series, some really funny reviews, jokes, and his take on the Ross/Brand stuff.
SP
Absolutely. I particularly enjoyed his bit about Jigsaw, as I shared his terror of Mr Noseybonk. This week's was possibly one of my favourite Screenwipes.
I think what I like best about Charlie Brooker is his creative and imaginative use of the English language. Not only is what he has to say usually spot on, but I just love the way he says it. He just has the knack of conveying ideas in a way which fires the imagination... even if it is the thought of Norris McWhirter sh*tting facts.
May I suggest for those who enjoy Screenwipe, bookmarking his page on the Guardian website featuring all his articles, including the written version of his Oliver Postgate tribute.
NickyS posted:
Just have to echo the others - Charlie is a pure genius. This week's show was brilliant. As others have said his tribute to Oliver Postgate came from the heart. I suppose Gavin and I and others are of that age where we grew up on Bagpuss and the Clangers so totally understand where he was coming from.
Absolutely. I particularly enjoyed his bit about Jigsaw, as I shared his terror of Mr Noseybonk. This week's was possibly one of my favourite Screenwipes.
I think what I like best about Charlie Brooker is his creative and imaginative use of the English language. Not only is what he has to say usually spot on, but I just love the way he says it. He just has the knack of conveying ideas in a way which fires the imagination... even if it is the thought of Norris McWhirter sh*tting facts.
May I suggest for those who enjoy Screenwipe, bookmarking his page on the Guardian website featuring all his articles, including the written version of his Oliver Postgate tribute.
GR
Absolutely. I particularly enjoyed his bit about Jigsaw, as I shared his terror of Mr Noseybonk. This week's was possibly one of my favourite Screenwipes.
I think what I like best about Charlie Brooker is his creative and imaginative use of the English language. Not only is what he has to say usually spot on, but I just love the way he says it. He just has the knack of conveying ideas in a way which fires the imagination... even if it is the thought of Norris McWhirter sh*tting facts.
May I suggest for those who enjoy Screenwipe, bookmarking his page on the Guardian website featuring all his articles, including the written version of his Oliver Postgate tribute.
Indeed a fantastic show, his critic of children's TV was hilarious, yet the Postgate tribute and sudden change of tone was superb and a great insight and a fantastic tribute.
Spencer For Hire posted:
NickyS posted:
Just have to echo the others - Charlie is a pure genius. This week's show was brilliant. As others have said his tribute to Oliver Postgate came from the heart. I suppose Gavin and I and others are of that age where we grew up on Bagpuss and the Clangers so totally understand where he was coming from.
Absolutely. I particularly enjoyed his bit about Jigsaw, as I shared his terror of Mr Noseybonk. This week's was possibly one of my favourite Screenwipes.
I think what I like best about Charlie Brooker is his creative and imaginative use of the English language. Not only is what he has to say usually spot on, but I just love the way he says it. He just has the knack of conveying ideas in a way which fires the imagination... even if it is the thought of Norris McWhirter sh*tting facts.
May I suggest for those who enjoy Screenwipe, bookmarking his page on the Guardian website featuring all his articles, including the written version of his Oliver Postgate tribute.
Indeed a fantastic show, his critic of children's TV was hilarious, yet the Postgate tribute and sudden change of tone was superb and a great insight and a fantastic tribute.
BR
My guess would be they've changed the format slightly so the show can have a life after it's first transmission. It'll be quite easy to repeat shows like the Kids TV special and writer special over the next couple of years, while shows reviewing the week can only really be aired at the time.
JonathanEx posted:
I've been enjoying this series, very funny and all... but at the same time, I'm slightly disappointed. It's a 6 episode series, and only one of those was the old 'let's review stuff on telly and talk about it'.
We had that as episode one, the advertising special two, three writers, four mission docs, five childrens tv, six review of the year.
We had that as episode one, the advertising special two, three writers, four mission docs, five childrens tv, six review of the year.
My guess would be they've changed the format slightly so the show can have a life after it's first transmission. It'll be quite easy to repeat shows like the Kids TV special and writer special over the next couple of years, while shows reviewing the week can only really be aired at the time.
GR
My guess would be they've changed the format slightly so the show can have a life after it's first transmission. It'll be quite easy to repeat shows like the Kids TV special and writer special over the next couple of years, while shows reviewing the week can only really be aired at the time.
If your being logical yes, but if your a fan of the show, does it really matter? I think as long as it states what period of time the show is referring to, avoiding confusion the show is still repeatable.
Brekkie posted:
JonathanEx posted:
I've been enjoying this series, very funny and all... but at the same time, I'm slightly disappointed. It's a 6 episode series, and only one of those was the old 'let's review stuff on telly and talk about it'.
We had that as episode one, the advertising special two, three writers, four mission docs, five childrens tv, six review of the year.
We had that as episode one, the advertising special two, three writers, four mission docs, five childrens tv, six review of the year.
My guess would be they've changed the format slightly so the show can have a life after it's first transmission. It'll be quite easy to repeat shows like the Kids TV special and writer special over the next couple of years, while shows reviewing the week can only really be aired at the time.
If your being logical yes, but if your a fan of the show, does it really matter? I think as long as it states what period of time the show is referring to, avoiding confusion the show is still repeatable.