chipolata
Sunday 9th September 2012 11:40am
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Quote: Renegade Carpark @ September 9 2012, 11:10 AM BST
As predictable as this might sound, the lack of Malcolm Tucker in the first episode produced a lack of immediacy and drama that made the show so enjoyable. Without the constant threat of an explosion from the foul mouthed monster, the programme seemed to lack energy and the casual swearing from the others seemed misplaced and redundant.
Like watching an episode of Fawlty Towers without Basil.
I tend to agree. You really felt the lack of Tucker. And the episode itself felt a bit Thick Of It By Numbers with the obligatory policy launch that goes disasterously wrong. That said, still very enjoyable, especially Manion's cringeworthy press conference.
Looking forward to the A-Team back next week, with Nicola Murray as the leader of the opposition.