I watched this sitcom from the early 2000s again today for the first time. It was hilarious, totally of the time and still resonates.
Whatever happened to it? The major characters appeared to be killed off in the last episode of its only series. Did Marks and Gran only intend it as a one series thing?
It would certainly make a great film.
Does anybody else remember it fondly? >_<
Anyone?
I remember really wanting to like it because it seemed an intriguing premise and it had Rik Mayall in it, but no. As I remember Rik was great as always but the show didn't quite gel somehow. I might have another watch though - I'm pretty sure I didn't watch the whole series. Wonder if it's on DVD...
Yes it is - that's how I saw it again. Its one of those things that bares repeat viewing, as there is a lot to get.
Quote: Lee Henman @ February 26 2011, 4:03 PM GMTI remember really wanting to like it because it seemed an intriguing premise and it had Rik Mayall in it, but no. As I remember Rik was great as always but the show didn't quite gel somehow. I might have another watch though - I'm pretty sure I didn't watch the whole series. Wonder if it's on DVD...
See Amazon product listing
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Quote: ToddB @ February 26 2011, 3:03 PM GMTAnyone?
I watched it a couple of years ago. Really don't recall much of it at all, which probably isn't a good sign, but I think that whilst there were laughs, it ultimately left me a bit underwhelmed. Particularly given the promise of it being a little The New Statesman-y.
Marks and Gran and Rik Mayall were aware that comparisons would be made to The New Statesman and wanted to avoid Adonis Cnut being too like Alan B'Stard.
I think they have succeeded. Sure - both characters are arrogant, insensitive and lustful, but Adonis is a genius - with a super-human intellect and noble blood. He is also deeply cultured. Alan B'Stard, however, is a crass, greedy social climber with just enough cunning to see opportunities and enough ruthlessness to crush whoever stands in his way to seizing them.
THIS IS PATTHETIC
Quote: ferret legg @ March 10 2011, 5:29 PM GMTTHIS IS PATTHETIC
Well... my first, rsponse would seem to be - NO IT'S NOT!
But I feel the need to justify. The show dealt with a lot of contemporary global issues in quite a surreal way. It actually mixed a very high-brow kind of satire with the violence and anarchy that Rik does so well.
The incredibly intricate, clever plots were similar to the dark farce that occurred often in Marks and Gran's previous Rik Mayall vehicle, "The New Statesman".
Care to elaborate on your position?
You might be interested to know that there is part of a script of episode 5 of "Believe Nothing" as an example on my Scriptwriters' Toolkit website.
http://www.datahighways.net/dhl/downloads/w2000/BelieveNothingEP5.pdf
Quote: ToddB @ March 18 2011, 2:43 PM GMT
Well... my first, rsponse would seem to be - NO IT'S NOT!
But I feel the need to justify. The show dealt with a lot of contemporary global issues in quite a surreal way. It actually mixed a very high-brow kind of satire with the violence and anarchy that Rik does so well.
The incredibly intricate, clever plots were similar to the dark farce that occurred often in Marks and Gran's previous Rik Mayall vehicle, "The New Statesman".Care to elaborate on your position?
His position is that he's a troll who's long been banned, and has probably never heard of Believe Nothing.
