I think where the BBC spokesrobot stated that it "had not been performing as hoped" is the reason. Yes the audiences were rising and it beat the rest in its slot, but they probably wanted it to become a new Friends and be a bit of a phenomenon. It didn't do that. It didn't get a huge amount of publicity really either.
Quote: Maurice Minor @ April 23 2009, 10:01 AM BSTI think where the BBC spokesrobot stated that it "had not been performing as hoped" is the reason. Yes the audiences were rising and it beat the rest in its slot, but they probably wanted it to become a new Friends and be a bit of a phenomenon. It didn't do that. It didn't get a huge amount of publicity really either.
Everything's demographics now and I don't think the show appealed to the demographic the BBC hoped it would. Just baldly stating that it's audience figures were rising is meaningless if it was rising amongst a section of the population the BBC isn't interested in reaching. It's a sad indictment of today's broadcasting elite, but there you go.
Quote: Maurice Minor @ April 23 2009, 10:01 AM BSTI think where the BBC spokesrobot stated that it "had not been performing as hoped" is the reason. Yes the audiences were rising and it beat the rest in its slot, but they probably wanted it to become a new Friends and be a bit of a phenomenon. It didn't do that. It didn't get a huge amount of publicity really either.
I really don't think it's as simple as that.
Well it's all supposition innit? The facts are that the reviews weren't 100% in favour and it didn't get much UK 'recognition' in the shape of awardszzz. Then add that they *say* they wanted higher viewing figures (though I'm sure they wouldn't say 'no' to higher viewing figures for everything). Or maybe someone disgraced themselves at the Christmas party. Or they just pulled a name out of a hat.
It will be interesting to see what else is coming out of the BBC next year; they have the best track record for comedy so now and then there must be sacrifices I suppose... all for the greater good... lay down one's sitcom so that others may air... there will be a corner of Teddington that will be forever Lee's flat...
Quote: Maurice Minor @ April 23 2009, 7:15 PM BSTIt will be interesting to see what else is coming out of the BBC next year; they have the best track record for comedy so now and then there must be sacrifices I suppose... all for the greater good... lay down one's sitcom so that others may air... there will be a corner of Teddington that will be forever Lee's flat...
Yes but it will have squatters in - he's bound to forget to shut that front door!
I've been enjoying the repeats of the first & second series as I only started watching it regularly half way through series 2.
I would now say something about Kate but my wife goes on this site sometimes so I'll just say that she's jolly funny.
Quote: Aaron @ April 23 2009, 3:25 PM BSTI really don't think it's as simple as that.
I have now lost count of the number of times I have agreed with Aaron. I probably need another hand.
I'm a fan of Not Going Out, but the fact is, every series in history that has been cancelled has fans who don't understand why it happened. There might not even be logical reasons why it got cancelled; but it got cancelled. NGO isn't the first or last show that this has happened to. I'm not that arsed about getting BBC bigwigs to explain a decision that has already been taken (and by the way, Points of View is an edited show, so don't take it that he avoided the question - his answer might just have been boring). Now that it's finished, I'd rather the talents behind NGO work on something new and even better. And I hope they do.
My email to Points of View:-
"Any chance PoV could possibly show an answer from Mark Freeland to Jeremy Vine's question as to why "NGO" has been cancelled?
I'm sorry, but saying that millions of people think Corn and Horden (or whatever) are great is not an answer to the question why another programme is being cancelled. It's a response worthy of a New Labour politician. And, by the way, if millions of people think they are funny, why aren't they watching their programme?"
Their reply:-
"Next week Mark Freelands full interview will be on the website there was further dicussion on this than we had time for in the 15 minute show.
Thanks
POV team"
Welcome Carl!
A good result there Carl. Hello and welcome and that. 
What did everyone think of series 3 overall, anyway? It's not really been discussed since it was announced NGO was being axed!
Very funny. Some of the best episodes. Really getting running and showing its excellence.
A mixed bag for me. Some very good episodes (the disabled one and the lesbian one spring to mind) and some weak episodes (the pregnancy one in particular).
I thought the pregnancy one was the best! Anyway, it was a good series, no real 'duff' episode certainly. It did suffer a little from what one reviewer pointed out; that too many scenes relied on the central characters standing in the middle of the room, lobbing one liners out. Plus I felt that the relationship between Tim and his girlfriend was a little peculiar. But they are fairly minor quibbles.
And look at this. the man's doing a massive tour. I think I'll try to get to Dorking.
