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Asa
Admin
Dipped in and out but it's all seemed pretty slick, slightly more toned down and yeah, comfortable. The "laughs" are as you take them for these telethons but the mix between light and shade with the music has been good.
Thought David Tennant was superb as a live presenter. Extremely competent and looked like he'd been doing it for years.
And when they advertised TOTP as being "live" I thought they meant "as live" not actually going on in the next studio! Had a very good buzz about it.
Thought David Tennant was superb as a live presenter. Extremely competent and looked like he'd been doing it for years.
And when they advertised TOTP as being "live" I thought they meant "as live" not actually going on in the next studio! Had a very good buzz about it.
IS
Isonstine
Founding member
It hasn't been as funny as previous years but perhaps this is in the tone of the crunchy times we live in. TOTP has been the highlight for me - along with David Tennant who was excellent as a presenter.
I had a feeling that they'd beat their total this time - even though we supposedly have less money. It's times like these where people tend to show a lot more empathy towards those less fortunate.
The films have been heartbreaking - and have been thought provoking.
I had a feeling that they'd beat their total this time - even though we supposedly have less money. It's times like these where people tend to show a lot more empathy towards those less fortunate.
The films have been heartbreaking - and have been thought provoking.
BR
It does feel a bit safer than previous years though, especially in the post-news slot. In the past it's been a show where you felt anything could happen, but so far tonight the emphasis has been more on the pre-recorded stuff. Actually apart from the Mastermind thing I can't think of anything else so far they've done unscripted.
It's still a fantastic night of TV, but by Comic Relief's high standards there hasn't really been that classic moment tonight we'll be looking back on in a couple of years.
noggin posted:
This year feels much more "right" than previous years. The celebs feel more sincere, the presenters more comfortable presenting, and the films even more heartbreaking than usual, without being mawkish or sensationalist.
It does feel a bit safer than previous years though, especially in the post-news slot. In the past it's been a show where you felt anything could happen, but so far tonight the emphasis has been more on the pre-recorded stuff. Actually apart from the Mastermind thing I can't think of anything else so far they've done unscripted.
It's still a fantastic night of TV, but by Comic Relief's high standards there hasn't really been that classic moment tonight we'll be looking back on in a couple of years.
JO
To be fair though we only get Comic Relief once every two years & it is for a good cause so I can forgive them for been a bit cheesy TBH
gregmc posted:
In my opinion its been rather poor. The same 'special' shows and actors are churned out, the telethon in its current form has had its day.
However one thing I have enjoyed is Comic Relief does The Apprentice, very entertaining although not as good as previous years specials.
However one thing I have enjoyed is Comic Relief does The Apprentice, very entertaining although not as good as previous years specials.
To be fair though we only get Comic Relief once every two years & it is for a good cause so I can forgive them for been a bit cheesy TBH
LL
London Lite
Founding member
Highlights:
Catherine Tate as Nan Taylor
The Office: The Opera
French and Saunders movie parody (Yes, it was funny for once!)
Celebrity Mastermind
TOTP on BBC2
Alan and Fern's pres
Every serious package.
Poor:
Outnumbered
The regional segment
Both Little Britain sketches
The mainstream feel to the programme.
Now can we get to the stand-up segment which is more in tune with the late night feel of the show.
Catherine Tate as Nan Taylor
The Office: The Opera
French and Saunders movie parody (Yes, it was funny for once!)
Celebrity Mastermind
TOTP on BBC2
Alan and Fern's pres
Every serious package.
Poor:
Outnumbered
The regional segment
Both Little Britain sketches
The mainstream feel to the programme.
Now can we get to the stand-up segment which is more in tune with the late night feel of the show.