Quote: Aaron @ September 18, 2007, 1:48 PMLaura, you ever think that if Andrew reads this, Lee might too?
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Let's not go down that road.
Not Going Out - Series 2 Page 12
Do they have computers in the north?
See, I can make northern jokes too.
Quote: Leevil @ September 18, 2007, 2:23 PMDo they have computers in the north?
See, I can make northern jokes too.
Powered by clockwork and need the candles inside the monitor replacing every few hours, but yes, I'm told so.
Quote: Leevil @ September 18, 2007, 2:23 PMDo they have computers in the north?
See, I can make northern jokes too.
Why is that funny?
I have no idea?
I think one thing we all would like to know (as it's never covered in Writers & Artists Yearbook) is how much the BBC pay for a half hour sitcom episode? Doesn't have to be exact but a ballpark figure would be nice.
We try to work it out by halving a one hour drama but those drama's are churned out ten a penny so surely can't pay as much as a potential OFAH.
Obscene amounts. Depends if you're talking generally or specifically to NGO as to how obscene though.
Quote: David H @ September 19, 2007, 12:08 PMI think one thing we all would like to know (as it's never covered in Writers & Artists Yearbook) is how much the BBC pay for a half hour sitcom episode? Doesn't have to be exact but a ballpark figure would be nice.
It obviously varies somewhat depending upon the programme (they're obviously willing to pay more for a comedy written by a well-known writer with famous faces fronting it as it is more likely to bring in a big audience).
I don't have a BBC figure but ITV are typically willing to spend between £250,000 and £800,000 per half hour of comedy. I guess you're trying to work out how much of that goes to the writer though - that's very much down to the production company.
First episode wasn't too hot: too much explaining how the new situation came about, and it's not really worth putting so much effort into it. There were some good moments, but some pretty bad ones too (I really could have done without the Lee Mack bum shot). I don't think the ice cream van is a really good idea, as nothing has been done with it up to now (2 eps). I wouldn't be surprised if this is changed in the next series.
I also feel that Tim's new status quo isn't as comically interesting as the previous situation, but that may change. It is too bad that Tim Vine can't really use more of his stand-up persona in the series, but he does work very well with Lee. Plotwise it was also a bit of a stretch to have Tim trust the 'estate agent's duties' to Lee, knowing Lee's character.
Second episode was much better, the running gag of the shrunken clothes nicely dovetailing into the 'gay'main plot. Plotwise Guy's insistence on testing Lee's veracity was a bit strange, as he wasn't gay himself and thus seemed to have no real stake in it. And it's a bit soon to have Lucy and Guy become an item, because there has been no chemistry between her an Lee yet. But as a gag-fest, the episode really delivered.
Quote: Wout Thielemans @ September 20, 2007, 10:58 AMPlotwise Guy's insistence on testing Lee's veracity was a bit strange, as he wasn't gay himself and thus seemed to have no real stake in it.
Agree entirely.
Aaron, how much do you suppose comedy writers get? How much do you suppose the woman who wrote that bingo show (name escapes me) got as opposed to Ben Elton for Blessed?
Quote: David H @ September 20, 2007, 11:09 AMAaron, how much do you suppose comedy writers get? How much do you suppose the woman who wrote that bingo show (name escapes me) got as opposed to Ben Elton for Blessed?
Eyes Down.
Again, it really depends on the show, the writer(s), and the channel. Something like My Family, where the BBC pay ridiculous ammounts (easily a million or so an episode), there's obviously going to be quite a nice cut for the writer of each one. Something newer, or less successful, maybe a few thousand per episode. Too many factors which need to be taken into account. Either way though, you can be assured it'll be a tidy little sum.
Or not so little, as the case may be.
Mr. Andrew Collins, sir?
Would it be possible to suggest some jokes to use in the show? I know that's probably a whole legal mess, ah forgot it.
Shouldn't of made that talking head joke.
LUCY
Why aren't you out selling ice creams?
LEE
Haven't you heard? The sell themselves.
LUCY
Do you make a lot of money?
LEE
Yeah, I've got hundreds and thousands.
LUCY
Really?
LEE
Yeah, right next to the flakes.
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When do I get paid?
Quote: Leevil @ September 20, 2007, 1:54 PMMr. Andrew Collins, sir?
Would it be possible to suggest some jokes to use in the show? I know that's probably a whole legal mess, ah forgot it.
Shouldn't of made that talking head joke.
LUCY
Why aren't you out selling ice creams?LEE
Haven't you heard? The sell themselves.LUCY
Do you make a lot of money?LEE
Yeah, I've got hundreds and thousands.LUCY
Really?LEE
Yeah, right next to the flakes.---
When do I get paid?
They've already made a hundreds and thousands joke. Sorry if this disappoints you. 
Haha! I'm not surprised. That wasn't my attempt at a submission, that was an attempt to replicate the style of the show.
LUCY
You don't look well.
LEE
Throw a penny in and wish me better.
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Ooh that's a weird joke.
I do hope, for Andrew's sake, that he's left this thread now.