'Eyes Down' the series was written by Angela Clarke but Fitzmaurice was in it. It's a while since I listened to the commentary so I don't know who Kay points the finger at or how seriously his criticism is intended but he does make some slightly sarcastic comment about Fitzmaurice being in a successful BBC comedy called 'Eyes Down'
Quote: Johnny Green @ October 11 2008, 7:22 PM BST'Eyes Down' the series was written by Angela Clarke but Fitzmaurice was in it. It's a while since I listened to the commentary so I don't know who Kay points the finger at or how seriously his criticism is intended but he does make some slightly sarcastic comment about Fitzmaurice being in a successful BBC comedy called 'Eyes Down'
I bet Kay and McGuiness are thick as thieves. Best mates in real life, so I reckon a lot of Kay's bravado towards others is for his benefit.
Just watching this, and I've got to say some of the funniest stuff I've seen for a while. I've been laughing all night! 
Really surprised at how good it is actually and looking forward to the second bit.
The one problem I had with this was that the "crap" auditions on the X factor are funnier as they are real and genuine, also the flogging of 4/5 songs for every act was far too much, not enough funny moments for me.
I liked the bits inbetween the songs a lot more than the songs.
This is lifeless dull and dreary, not a patch on Pheonix nights.
Quote: sootyj @ October 12 2008, 9:12 PM BSTThis is lifeless dull and dreary, not a patch on Pheonix nights.
It upsets me to know that you're being serious.
Heyho.
Quote: EllieJP @ October 12 2008, 9:07 PM BSTJust watching this, and I've got to say some of the funniest stuff I've seen for a while. I've been laughing all night!
I agree, and it's not being suffocated by Peter Kay either.
The bits he's done, though, have been very good.
Quote: Aaron @ October 12 2008, 9:17 PM BSTIt upsets me to know that you're being serious.
Heyho.
For disliking Britains got blah blah,
or liking Pheonix Nights?
I'm loving it. I liked the clever choice of some of the songs.
The medleys were very clever.
Quote: sootyj @ October 12 2008, 9:18 PM BSTFor disliking Britains got blah blah,
or liking Pheonix Nights?
Neither; for saying that THIS is "lifeless dull and dreary" with the implication that Phoenix Nights isn't. Each to their own.
I love character comedy, Pheonix was about the best character comedy around.
As such I suppose it was a lousy sitcom.
Quote: Daddy Maz @ October 12 2008, 9:10 PM BSTThe one problem I had with this was that the "crap" auditions on the X factor are funnier as they are real and genuine, also the flogging of 4/5 songs for every act was far too much, not enough funny moments for me.
I quite agree with this sentiment. The real X Factor has loopier people on it than Kay was showing. I didn't really give it much of a chance to get going though so perhaps I should watch the rest (I've taped it)
"I think you're gonna walk it." 
