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Danny Lyer Looks at buying Hampton court palace

Episode 7 of The Real Danny Lyer sees the stud from the east end house hunting, he don't want a normal gaff though, Danny needs a palace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zXWqfEjJu8

There is some really nice stuff in this, but it is too long, and weighed down by some not so good stuff.

For example, you have got him trying to get in free because of who he is twice.

11 mins is a long time - that's half a sitcom.

I'd make it five mins max and be ruthless with your content.

Good luck :)

Thanks for the feedback, I agree with some aspects about what you said. The episodes vary time wise every time I film but I don't script, I just plan location and improvise around what I see. I agree about being ruthless with the editing and there was actually 40 minutes of footage so I cut loads out, 11 minutes is a long time, however I quite like the content and the feedback I have had from people has been amazing. As for asking to get into a place twice, Danny is so stupid he probably would do that

Obviously it's your decision, but if I were you I would focus on working out where your punchline is for each mini scene - and cutting there. Sometimes I think you over cook it slightly, which weakens the punchline.

A good example is the scene in the weaponry. Your punchline there is "how the f**k could I get up there" or something like that. That is funny - it's easily the funniest line in that scene. But then after that you say something about spears, which takes you back onto the previous topic - fighting off fans etc. That weakens the strength of the "how the f**k" line.

Your talented and I have no doubt you get excellent feedback. It is generally very good - take it to the next level.

I've said this about your previous videos ; I love the character, but the videos are really drawn out with to be honest not much content. As the previous poster commented you could probably make each sketch 4/5 minutes top and keep the gags/quips coming.

I want to like Danny Lyer, but it's just not keeping my attention.

I totally agree Jennie, I'm gonna take this to the next level.

Quote: the east end de niro @ August 7 2013, 8:02 AM BST

I totally agree Jennie, I'm gonna take this to the next level.

Excellent, I will look forward to seeing the results. :)

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