NewsRevue again! Page 64

Quote: Griff @ September 24 2010, 9:41 PM BST

I like Newsrevue, it's a great show run by nice people and fun to write for. It just would have been slightly more gracious if when the interviewer asked this particular cast about the writers they hadn't vomited into a bucket.

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Apologies for quoting this again, Griff, and making you look like even more of a mental, but I've just had a listen to the podcast, and have to say I completely agree with your assessment (both the positive and the negative).

I think every NR director/cast I've spoken to over the years has complained about the writing. I think I probably did too, when I was on the other side of it. But it's not particularly respectful or helpful to say that in an interview. Hmm...

James

week 5...

Don't Stop Trains LeavingCast
Nick and Dave Part 1Cast
Big Brother ExtremeJason Smart
VogueJenny Harris
Paris Fashion WeekCameron Harris
Clinton's DressTom Johnstone
That Gordon BrownTerry Newman
DedwardEmily Murphy, cameron Harris, Jenny harris
Under LabourMartin Malcolm, Cast
Nick and Dave Part 2Chris Lehec
Cheryl meets CherylCameron Harris
Reviewing the SituationCameron Harris, Emily Murphy
Police Spending CutsMartin Malcolm
Sky newsCast
Burger FaceCast
Sassy Gay Friend and Daily MailCameron Harris
We Stone Any WhoreEmily Murphy
You Gotta Have FaithCameron Harris
Murdoch the MovieBrendan Murphy
The BeckhamsCameron Harris
Prince Charles and NeddyDavid Salisbury
DelhiJames Hall
Lady HahaCameron Harris, Jenny Harris
BoJo's BikesLee Stephenson
Turner PrizeEmily Murphy
Nick and Dave Part 3Cameron Harris
Dedward 2Emily Murphy, Jenny Harris, Cameron harris
Ryder Cup TerrorAlexander Perkins
Test Tube DaddySean Bennett
Internet EyesJames Hall
Pier PressureMikey Jackson
Please Let The Sun Come Up On MeCameron Harris
Gag Martin malcolm
Jack DeeCast
F**k a Fatty gagEmily Murphy
Gag 2Cast

week 6

Please stop us NeedingJenny Bede, Cameron Harris
Nick and Dave Part 1Cast
Big Brother ExtremeJason Smart
VogueJenny Harris
Paris Fashion WeekCameron Harris
Clinton's DressTom Johnstone
That Gordon BrownTerry Newman
DedwardEmily Murphy, cameron Harris, Jenny harris
Under LabourMartin Malcolm
Nick and Dave Part 2Chris Lehec
Cheryl meets CherylCameron Harris
Reviewing the SituationCameron Harris, Emily Murphy
Sky newsCast
Burger FaceCast
Sassy Gay Friend and Daily MailCameron Harris
We Stone Any WhoreEmily Murphy
You Gotta Have FaithCameron Harris
Murdoch the MovieBrendan Murphy
Prince Charles and NeddyDavid Salisbury
DelhiJames Hall
Lady HahaCameron Harris, Jenny Harris
BoJo's BikesLee Stephenson
Turner PrizeEmily Murphy
Nick and Dave Part 3Cameron Harris
Dedward 2Emily Murphy, Jenny Harris, Cameron harris
Test Tube DaddySean Bennett
US ArmyStephen Leib
US Army 2Stephen Leib
1D GlassesTom Johnstone
All The Labour LadiesJames Hall
Please Let The Sun Come Up On MeCameron Harris
Dear ClaireDavid Salisbury
Jack DeeCast
F**k a Fatty gagEmily Murphy

and week 1 of the new run...

X factorCast
1D GlassesTom Johnstone
Nick and Dave 1Cast Run 86
Dumb Skinny HosEmily Murphy / Jenny Harris
Nick Nick 1Cast
Bojos BikesLee Stephenson
Saw 1Tom Johnstone
FaithCameron Harris
Apprentice 1Alan Flitcroft
US ArmyStephen Leib
Dedward 1Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris
Nick Nick 2Cast
Reviewing the budget situationCameron Harris
General
Nick and Dave 2Chris Lehec
Lady HaHaCameron Harris / Jenny Harris
Turn AroundJenny Harris
T-MobileSean Bennett
Apprentice 2Alan Flitcroft
Saw 2Tom Johnstone
Nick Nick 3Cast
We Have A DreamSusan Wood
CamdenCast
Dedward2Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris
Gordon BrownTerry Newman
Apprentice 3Alan Flitcroft
Internet EyesJames Hall
US Army 2Stephen Leib
X-Factor auditionsCameron Harris
Turner PrizeEmily Murphy
Bon Jovi MedleyCast

week 2...

X factorCast
Nick and Dave 1Cast Run 86
Diana Vickers Song TheftMikey Jackson
Nick Nick 1Cast
Jackanory BlairTom Johnstone
OctopusSusanna Jeffery
ThrillerCast
1D GlassesTom Johnstone
Saw 1Tom Johnstone
Flashdance Cast
Terror AlertMartin Malcom
US ArmyStephen Leib
Secret MillionaireSarah Hutchings / Hils Cooke
Dedward 1Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris
Nick Nick 2Cast
Reviewing the budget situationCameron Harris
GeneralDavid Persiva
Lady HaHaCameron Harris / Jenny Harris
Tug Wars Tim Deatker /
Nick and Dave 2Chris Lehec
Turn AroundJenny Harris
Saw 2Tom Johnstone
US Army 2Stephen Leib
T-MobileSean Bennett
Maggie's Time WarpCast
We Have A DreamSusan Wood
CamdenCast
Terrapins
Dedward2Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris
Gordon BrownTerry Newman
Apprentice 3Alan Flitcroft
Puppet WayneJames Hall
WAG agencyCameron Harris
US Army 3Stephen Leib
Bon Jovi MedleyCast

week 3...

CabaretCast1party leaders strut their stuff
Diana Vickers Song TheftMikey Jackson1Diana Vickers cannot be original
French CommandoAlex Sufit1Translation problems for the troops
Guy Fawkes gagCast1Bonfire night gag
Nick & DaveChris Lehec1The real relationship
Christine the witch1A brief message from Christine
ThrillerCast1French retirement age
US ArmyStephen Leib1USA to the rescue
Phone IdleMichael Monkhouse1Firemen on strike
Tug Wars Tim Deatker / 1One very cross admiral
Flashdance Cast1Anne Widdicombe struts her stuff
Saw 1Tom Johnstone1Osborne's budget
1D GlassesTom Johnstone1Glasses that allow you to see the world a new way
IRA / Taliban couple counselling1Terrorist organisations branch out
Nick Nick 1Cast1Who's this Nick chap?
Just Blew The MidtermsAndrea Mann1Obama is stuck in the middle
Secret MillionaireSarah Hutchings / Hils Cooke1David Cameron is the secret millionaire
Police Investi-Kit1
Gag - Rocket Science1Bonfire night gag
Dedward 1Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris1D and E Milliband
War LocksDavid Persiva1Cameron is confused by Wikileaks
T-MobileSean Bennett1Orange and T Mobile merger
Turn AroundJenny Harris1Supermodels tell it like it is
Nick and Dave 2Chris Lehec1The coalitions plans for Nursery schools
Sarah Palin's NHSOscar Rickett1Sarah's views on universal health care
Nick Nick 2Cast1Who's this Nick chap?
Jackanory BlairTom Johnstone1Story time with Tony Blair
Maggie's Time WarpCast1Maggie's turning back the clock
Dedward2Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris1D and E Milliband
French TroopsAlex Sufit1Translation problems for the troops
We Have A DreamSusan Wood1An ideal future
Terror AlertMartin Malcom1Hideout at a Katie Price book signing
Boris and his speech writerTim Deatker 1Trying to stop Boris making another faux pas
What's Clegg Got To Do With ItMike Hallam1Nick has no influence
Saw 2Tom Johnstone1Osborne's budget
1D GlassesTom Johnstone1Glasses that allow you to see the world a new way
Cumbria gun banCast1Debate about firearms
French TroopsAlex Sufit1Translation problems for the troops
Bon Jovi MedleyCast1Bring back Tony

.... Got a quickie in, great!

...and did you get anything in the running order?

That too, you fiend.

week 4...

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CabaretCastparty leaders strut their stuff
Nick & DaveChris LehecThe real relationship
T-MobileSean BennettOrange and T Mobile merger
IRA / Taliban couple counsellingDave ElliseTerrorist organisations branch out
Cheryl vs CherAndrea MannCher and Cher alike
Nick Nick 1CastWho's this Nick chap?
Summer of 2010CastA quick look back to where it all went wrong
BBC Director GeneralDavid SalisburyMark Thomson holds the fort
The Queen On Facebook
Macedonia GagAndrea MannLondon buses arrive in Skopje
Tug Wars Tim Deatker / One very cross admiral
BBC Director General 2David Salisbury / CastBBC strikes are continuing
Cameron and VoldermortStephen LeibVoldermort joins the conservative party
ThrillerCastFrench retirement age
Scratch 'n SniffAlex SufitPensioners addicted to marijuana
Nick and Dave 2Chris LehecThe coalitions plans for Nursery schools
BBC Director General 3David Salisbury / CastBBC strikes are continuing
Strictly Oh La LaSusan WoodAnne Widdicombe struts her stuff
Nick Nick 2CastWho's this Nick chap?
Just Blew The MidtermsAndrea MannObama is stuck in the middle
Potter sketchDavid Ellishe's a real wizard
Dedward 1Emily Murphy / Jenny HarrisD and E Milliband
War LocksDavid PersivaCameron is confused by Wikileaks
Saw 1Tom JohnstoneOsborne's budget
David Beckhan gagAndrea MannDavid beckham's US visa is refused
Maggie's Time WarpCastMaggie's turning back the clock
Saw 2Tom JohnstoneOsborne's budget
Harry's 'voting' hatDavid EllisThe sorting hat gets political
Diana Vickers Song TheftMikey JacksonDiana Vickers cannot be original
X-Factor MedleyCookie PersivaX-factor contestants wonder how they're still here
Lady HahaJenny Harrispolitical stand up
US ArmyStephen LeibUSA to the rescue
1D GlassesTom JohnstoneGlasses that allow you to see the world a new way
Hospital CutsTim EwinsSome solutions to NHS shortages
We Have A DreamSusan WoodAn ideal future
What's Clegg Got To Do With ItNick HallamNick has no influence
Police Investi-Kit
Jackanory BlairTom JohnstoneStory time with Tony Blair
Police Marksman GagAndrea MannSong titles and testimony
US Army 2Stephen LeibUSA to the rescue
Bon Jovi MedleyCastBring back Tony

Who's the current director?

Alex Sufit

week 5...

CabaretCast
Minister & StudentTom Johnstone
Nick & DaveChris Lehec
T-MobileSean Bennett
IRA / Taliban couple counsellingDave Ellise
David and SarahAndrea Mann
Nick Nick 1Cast
Summer of 2010Cast
The Queen On FacebookRobin Bailes
Dedward 1Emily Murphy / Jenny Harris
Student riots Cast
ThrillerCast
Somalian piratesAlex Sufit
Nick and Dave 2Chris Lehec
Bush GagAndrea Mann
Student riots Cast
Obama and NetanyahuDavid Ellis
Nick Nick 2Cast
Just Blew The MidtermsAndrea Mann
US ArmyStephen Leib
D + E in the JungleMikey J / Cookie Sami
Rubik's Cube gagAndrea Mann
War LocksDavid Persiva
Saw 1Tom Johnstone
Maggie's Time WarpCast
Tube OvercrowdingAlex Sufit
Diana Vickers Song TheftMikey Jackson
Saw 2Tom Johnstone
X-Factor MedleyCookie Sami
Potter sketchDavid Ellis
We Have A DreamSusan Wood
US Army 2Stephen Leib
Hospital CutsTim Ewins
Harry Potter gagAndrea Mann
Students in needCasy
Protest Like They Did For The Vote
Strictly Oh La LaSusan Wood
1D GlassesTom Johnstone
Jackanory BlairTom Johnstone
Twitter gagaAndrea Mann
Dedward 3Cookie Sami
US Army vs PugseyCast
Bon Jovi MedleyCast

A searing indictment of Newsrevue over at another website....

http://www.chortle.co.uk/features/2010/11/23/12208/a_%28very%29_little_bit_of_politics

"Coalition Comedy was followed by Canal Café Theatre's long-running Newsrevue night, which claims to be topical rather than overtly political. Even if the references are from the week's news, the twee style is definitely from the past - as proven right from the opening song, in which three besuited characters announce in song 'I'm Osbourne, I'm Cameron, I'm Clegg' to the tune of Cabaret.
You're never far from a musical number here, which does help paper over the gaping cracks in the script. The vast team of writers are lucky to have such a talented cast (Cookie Sami, David Ellis, David Persiva, and a particularly versatile Katy Withers) who perform their largely limp lines with such verve.
The show never has passion - just how angry can you be in close harmony? - but rather sticks to toothless, usually predictable sketches on the likes of The Queen getting her own Facebook page or how education cuts will hit Hogwarts.
A few scenes do stand out: depicting Ed and David Milliband as street kids going by the name 'Dedward' is an endearing idea, if overused, and there are a couple of one-liners of Twitter brevity that properly zing - a quickie about the Rubik's Cube movie was particularly inspired.
But mostly 'insipid' would be the better adjective for a show that conjures up the chummy spirit of defunct Radio 2 show The News Huddlines more than the sharper talons of Have I Got News For You. In short, it's old news".

Ouch.

That's a shame . It's interesting what they say about 'one-liners of Twitter brevity'. My writing gags (and I wrote the Rubik's cube one, for example) has come directly as a result of putting little thoughts and jokes out there on Twitter.