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Post by theatremadness on May 22, 2020 11:27:18 GMT
Staged, filmed in lockdown, will consist of 6 15 min eps about a group of actors who have been furloughed. Starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen. Coming to BBC One in June, looking forward to this!!
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Post by talkingheads on May 22, 2020 11:46:22 GMT
If I was being cynical I would say that considering how few actors and people in the industry have been furloughed, to then pay two of the highest earning actors to do a job where they play furloughed actors does seem a tad cruel.
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Post by theatremadness on May 22, 2020 11:58:11 GMT
To me, it would only be cruel if they were taking the p*ss? It's no different to Isolation Stories on ITV, one of those centered around a hypochondriac actor on a video call with his therapist. I'm just gonna enjoy it I think!
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Post by crowblack on May 22, 2020 12:04:58 GMT
to then pay two of the highest earning actors to do a job where they play furloughed actors does seem a tad cruel. Given the huge Good Omens fandom for these two together, it'll bring in a big audience. |
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Post by n1david on May 27, 2020 14:11:37 GMT
Starts 10 June, 10.45pm BBC1
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 27, 2020 17:47:24 GMT
I am not sure I want to watch this for the simple reason is that I want to escape from constant mention of lockdowns and viruses
Maybe in a few years we can look back on it. But I want escapism right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 23:28:39 GMT
Watched the first couple of episodes - probably a bit rude for some but I think it's hilarious!
Sheen and Tennant are national treasures (and their partners are as well!)
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Post by talkingheads on Jun 11, 2020 8:38:19 GMT
Watched the first two, absolutely loving it! There's such a lovely chemistry between them and the witticisms just flow freely.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jun 11, 2020 9:31:07 GMT
I did give it a try. But it is just too soon for me.
Once things have settled more I may be more willing to watch. But for now, I shall give it a miss
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Post by sweets7 on Jun 11, 2020 12:12:51 GMT
Watched it all this morning in one gluttonous binge. Absolutely loved it. Had a very Woody Allen feel with the shots of London. It was quite a tonic and loads of great cameos too.
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Post by lynette on Jun 11, 2020 14:19:59 GMT
Loved it. Interesting how the Times liked it but The Telegraph didn’t.
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 11, 2020 14:36:12 GMT
Watched the first 2 last night, too. Laugh out loud hilarious. Brilliant concept, brilliantly executed. Loved it. Those two have such fantastic chemistry, even over zoom. Not that the theatre scene needs a play with two straight, white, middle class men but I would love to see them in a play together when this is all over. But what? Will keep watching weekly on BBC1 so I don't binge it too quick!
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Post by alece10 on Jun 11, 2020 15:48:32 GMT
Just watched the first two episodes. Loved it. Very funny and just what we need right now. Partners are great too especially David Tennents.
Loved the Sylvia Young joke in episode 1.
I'm am going to try and not binge watch it so that I have something to look forward to each week.
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Post by kathryn on Jun 12, 2020 7:41:26 GMT
Binged it last night. Glorious!!
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Post by talkingheads on Jun 13, 2020 8:51:54 GMT
Just finished the series, what an absolutely joy that was. I haven't full on belly laughed at anything for a long time but this was the perfect tonic. I love the final episode, I won't spoil it for those that haven't seen it.
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Post by Jon on Jun 13, 2020 13:06:57 GMT
It’s very good, I wouldn’t mind seeing a non lockdown follow up when things gets back to normal.
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Jun 15, 2020 12:30:14 GMT
I enjoyed that, very funny. Just don't want to see many more similar lockdown programs...
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Post by peggs on Jun 15, 2020 20:00:44 GMT
Oh I do like this. Watching inbetween a bit of rsc iplayer.
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 17, 2020 22:27:17 GMT
Theatr Clwyd got a name check!
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Post by steve10086 on Jun 17, 2020 23:28:42 GMT
Binged watched it all tonight ”Play a queen, play a spy, play a cat”  |
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Post by ruby on Jun 18, 2020 21:27:13 GMT
I have saved these to watch on my lunch breaks this week. They are brilliant, have made me laugh out loud. Got the last one to watch tomorrow, will be sad to finish them.
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 25, 2020 13:59:38 GMT
Finished this last night as I watched when it was broadcast to savour it. One of the best things to come out of lockdown!! Didn't want it to end. Guest appearance in the final ep was a definite highlight.
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Post by Forrest on Jun 25, 2020 14:19:16 GMT
I have two episodes left for tonight, and will miss it dearly after that. I don't remember the last time I laughed so much watching a show.
Goes to show how little you really need to make a brilliant series: just a good script and (two) genuinely incredible actors. Tennant and Sheen really don't require anything else. (The kind of chemistry that exists between the two of them is probably rare, though.)
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Post by talkingheads on Oct 22, 2020 11:15:44 GMT
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Post by Jan on Oct 23, 2020 9:24:40 GMT
Yes I liked this too, except for the last episode which I thought fell prey to the exact type of luvviedom that the previous episodes had been satirising. But then I've never been that impressed by Judi Dench.
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