http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/hyperdrive/
Anyone else watching it? Caught my first one this evening, chasing after Nick Frost, who plays Henderson - he was in my favourite sitcom, Spaced.
Quite amusing, I thought. Found the jokes a little forced, at times, and the acting not astounding, but some classic moments; Henderson getting jabbed by the outrageously large hats of his alien hosts, for example.
However, I'd definitely argue with the critics who see it as a dodgy remake of Red Dwarf. There's massive and basic differences between the Grant Naylor stable and the productions of Mr. Cecil.
I'd invite all geeks again, but I fear we may have run over quota!
Red Dwarf Part 2?
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timsinister
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I loved it. So bad it was good - couldn;t figure out if that was intended or not 
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if you weren't from bearsden would that be the heebeeweegies...boudicca wrote:That Craig Charles or whatever his name is gives me the heebeejeebees...
Well I was handsome and I was strong
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
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eastmidswhizzkid wrote:if you weren't from bearsden would that be the heebeeweegies...boudicca wrote:That Craig Charles or whatever his name is gives me the heebeejeebees...
There's a man with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets
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Yep, like Red Dwarf, but with better effects, worse actors and worse jokes.
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Mmmm, OK, I cringed a great deal too. However, I do think it's got a lot of promise. There's this great niche open for some actual funny sci-fi and although it isn't an Emmy-Winner first time out of the bag, just showing support convinces the Execs that we do want quality programming of this type.
Give it a little longer, and they'll probably rotate writers and cast. If you don't like the show, at least give the idea a helping hand!
Give it a little longer, and they'll probably rotate writers and cast. If you don't like the show, at least give the idea a helping hand!
I wouldn't say he gives me the heebeejeebees, but I think the reason he plays the part so well, is that he's an even bigger wanker than Lister is.boudicca wrote:That Craig Charles or whatever his name is gives me the heebeejeebees...