I think this is a fantastic show - the improv thing really works well and the two younger children are amazing.
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Quote: Leevil @ September 4, 2007, 12:08 AMYeah, I'm warming to it. I think if it gets a second series, they'll have the chance to iron it out a bit more and have things run a lot smoother.
No. The whole point is that it's not "smooth" because life isn't. IMO, it is absolutely perfect for what it's meant to be.
Quote: Leevil @ September 4, 2007, 12:08 AMOn another note, I was reminded of another sitcom tonight, which I'm sure was called 'The Savages' with Marcus Brigstocke, which I remember really liking. Anyway, my point is, I'm sure they "semi-improvised" with the kids in that, can anyone else remember?
Yes, I remember that one. Co-starred Victoria Hamilton, if I remember rightly. (Ah yes. Here we go.)
Quote: zooo @ September 4, 2007, 12:10 AMI liked that thing with Dr Who, I mean Peter Davison, as a middle class dad last year who had troublesome kids too.
What the hell was that...?
That was genius. I'm surprised anyone but me remembers it though. It passed most people by completely, and from what I remember, those who did see it didn't like it.
I gave it a special award at the first annual BSG awards though!
Might watch it tomorrow.
Quote: Dave John @ September 4, 2007, 4:56 PMI think this is a fantastic show - the improv thing really works well and the two younger children are amazing.
Welcome to the site Dave. Definitely agree with you there. Karen particularly is brilliant.
Quote: Aaron @ September 4, 2007, 6:56 PMI gave it a special award at the first annual BSG awards though!
Are the results of that hanging around anywhere?
I've forgotten them.
Quote: Aaron @ September 4, 2007, 6:56 PMNo. The whole point is that it's not "smooth" because life isn't. IMO, it is absolutely perfect for what it's meant to be.
I disagree, I think they'll find the kids strengths and play to them. Also the narrative story arch thing they're trying to add in feels a little tacked on, but like i said, I'm warming to it and I may even overlook some of these points.
Well I've not really thought about the story quite like that, but certainly regarding the kids I think they're perfect. Yes, they could do more with them, but only in that more episodes = more time, and not that they're under-developed or anything now.
Damn, tonight's show clashes with Skins ... grrrr.
Quote: zooo @ September 4, 2007, 7:08 PMAre the results of that hanging around anywhere?
I've forgotten them.
Here's our 2006 Awards zooo.
Ramona is just absolutely wonderful.
She hugged Aunt Angela!
*sniffle*
I liked the dinner scene, that WAS improvised and very well.
Are you eating or knitting?
Aidan and I were writing and stuff (arguing-lol) at his dining table whilst this was on so we missed it.
Didn't even know it existed till yesterday!
Any repeat showings?
Apparently it's already been on BBC One Scotland, so keep your eyes open and it might be on elsewhere.
"... But he doesn't have red hair!"
"I know. His head's on fire."
This is truly the best programme on TV. The kids are magic and parents are so believable - not idots, but not perfect at parenting either.