Old Lady Leg
Thursday 25th April 2019 8:55am
Complete and utter Kent
449 posts
Quote: Alfred J Kipper @ 25th April 2019, 9:24 AM
My conclusion is, and this is why I'm posting - the creators involved are known to the Beeb, the Beeb have lost the plot/given up on scouting for great original writing talent, they succumb to giving the majority (seems like it) of new sitcomissions to known comedy performers with no narrative writing track record.
This group of performers have written very successfully in the past...so I get your point that their past success is somehow carrying them forward regardless of how good or otherwise their new stories and scripts are.
I think with this bunch, their Horrible Histories was so bizarre and in your face, that kids were totally drawn to it and felt they were watching stories way more interesting and, if you like, naughty...and far more graphic than just your basic kiddie documentaries, which may be full of colourful fun, but are often stifled by careful scenes and dialogue, they just get lost in the mix of all the other patronizing kiddie shows that pretty much dumb down any topic being explored.
I really think Ghosts, also Yonderland, is for people like me, who appreciate this brand of comedy. I don't expect to think any further than what's in front of me...and I'm glad these actors/writers have made an effort to produce similar stuff for a wider audience...and I want them to keep going. Yes, my youngest loves it too, so it really can be something a grown-up can put on and (try to) enjoy, while their kids have a giggle at the silly adults on screen. It's just a bit of fun. Fun is great!