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Interesting to see the divide of opinion on this one. Pretty Marmite I guess. For me, aside from a few good lines, it was really quite mediocre really. Just seemed to plod along at an average pace, no scene which was constantly funny, and no 'genius' or anything to write home about. Which is a shame really!
Any news on the ratings for the last episode? I hope they haven't fallen as this show deserves high ratings.
Quote: Godot Taxis @ September 15, 2007, 8:29 PMI hate to criticise this, but at the moment, the quality of the comedy doesn't accurately reflect the talent involved - which is immense.
I tend to agree with this opinion. I think the writing is usually good, and has its flashes of brilliance. It doesn't have me in stitches all the time, but it consistently puts a smile on my face. Also, the acting definitely elevates the script exponentially.
Groan moment: "He was a fine young cannibal." 
I’ve only recorded these so far and have yet to watch them back but the fact that Martin Holmes disliked it and Leevil like it is a good omen.
Quote: Britcom Barry @ September 17, 2007, 6:59 PMI’ve only recorded these so far and have yet to watch them back but the fact that Martin Holmes disliked it and Leevil like it is a good omen.
What's the suppose to mean? I do like this show at times but it does have lots of flaws.
Judging by this thread, The IT Crowd is better than I gave it credit for. It seemed to me last series that Maltesers Girl was just shouty and face-pully, the Irish chap (who may or may not be the fat bloke from the 'doesn't work like that' adverts) had weak lines. And I remain frankly offended by the incredibly prolific black chap whose schtick in whatever he appears in seems to be a slow delivery in a foolish-sounding voice.
Oh man, I don't get it. But Linehan is a genius so perhaps I can be persuaded to give it another go.
It's not much different Mark to be honest. I say the show is worth it because it can provide laughs now and again but from an acting stand point it's pretty dire, especially Parkinson. Although Ayoade's style works well with this type of show I think and O'Dowd isn't too bad.
Quote: Mark Lewis @ September 17, 2007, 7:48 PMJudging by this thread, The IT Crowd is better than I gave it credit for. It seemed to me last series that Maltesers Girl was just shouty and face-pully, the Irish chap (who may or may not be the fat bloke from the 'doesn't work like that' adverts)
He looks nothing like him!!
He's not even from the same country!
You are a big massive mental. 
Quote: Britcom Barry @ September 17, 2007, 6:59 PMI’ve only recorded these so far and have yet to watch them back but the fact that Martin Holmes disliked it and Leevil like it is a good omen.
Haha! I don't even know what you mean by that, but it sounds quite good.
Even though I think me n Martin share the same taste, he's too judgmental, lol, I was like that when I was his age, now I'm all patronising.
Quote: Leevil @ September 17, 2007, 9:33 PMHaha! I don't even know what you mean by that, but it sounds quite good.
Even though I think me n Martin share the same taste, he's too judgmental, lol, I was like that when I was his age, now I'm all patronizing.
Ha. It's not that I'm too judgmental, I just know how good comedy can and has been and I won't champion something that's mediocre just because it's slightly better than that other thing that's shit.
Quote: Mick Dolan @ September 17, 2007, 4:08 AMGroan moment: "He was a fine young cannibal."
Funnily enough (or not), that was actually my favourite line in that ep I think!
And hello to you, Mark Lewis.
Quote: Martin Holmes @ September 17, 2007, 9:45 PMHa. It's not that I'm too judgmental, I just know how good comedy can and has been and I won't champion something that's mediocre just because it's slightly better than that other thing that's shit.
That is the same view I share. These things are better than Blunder etc, but they're really not much cop. They don't have the longevity of the classics. You know when you've seen a good show.
Quote: Aaron @ September 17, 2007, 10:03 PMFunnily enough (or not), that was actually my favourite line in that ep I think!
Have to beg to differ Aaron the funniest line was about the guy pooing in the policeman's helmet
And welcome to the BSG Mark 
Quote: ajp29 @ September 17, 2007, 11:45 PMHave to beg to differ Aaron the funniest line was about the guy pooing in the policeman's helmet
I don't even remember that one. :-/