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 24th May 2022, 09:19 AM
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 They've had the very Tunnocks, Mary
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 New sitcom starting this week on Channel 4 - based on the real-life experiences of Jack Rooke, a writer and comedian who also turned them into a book and a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Dylan Llewellyn (James 'the wee English fella' from Derry Girls) and Jon Pointing (Plebs) are it's main stars. This looks really funny, will definitely be tuning into this, especially now Derry Girls has finished. This post has been edited by ThePensmith: 14th December 2023, 05:18 PM |
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24th May 2022, 05:37 PM
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BuzzJack Legend
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Just saw the trailer for this, will give it a watch
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25th May 2022, 10:32 PM
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 "Jayrusaleminians" - Umi.
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Looking forward to seeing the first episode tomorrow!
An interview with its creator, Jack Rooke: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/j...h-b1002200.html & an article written by him: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/20...aight-best-mate |
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25th May 2022, 11:56 PM
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Brown cow, stunning!
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I read his memoir Cheer The f*** Up which was great and detailed his uni life which this is based on, should definitely be worth a watch!
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28th May 2022, 09:21 AM
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They've had the very Tunnocks, Mary
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I binge watched the whole boxset on All4 last night. Just a truly brilliant show, and so well timed. It's funny, it's heartwarming but it's also quite moving in what it touches on; depression, mental health, being gay. The numerous 'huns' pop culture references are brilliant as well. Channel 4 would be silly to not green light this for a second series!
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30th May 2022, 05:56 PM
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Brown cow, stunning!
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This is really stellar, heartwarming and so relatable!
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30th May 2022, 07:04 PM
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'I'd hate to watch Allison Hammond die in a pool of her own sh!t'
Just started watching this - and that made me laugh out loud 
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30th May 2022, 09:25 PM
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So i've ended up binging the whole series this evening.
I'll be honest from the adverts; my expectations where more an inbetweeners type of programme but at uni and with unrequited gay love - basically something a bit light-weight... However whilst there are moments of that, its just so much more than that and with so much more depth. Danny and the depression storyline was so well done and acted; the last 2 episodes in particular were so sad - especially the scene when he visits his Nan in the home. I was expecting the gay storyline to really be at the core of this, but really Danny and his story really took over. The coming out scene also made me well-up slightly as well. Just so well done, so well acted too. Funny, sad, heart-warming, amusing, down to earth, engaging, confronting and one of the best things i've watched this year. This post has been edited by ElectroBoy: 30th May 2022, 09:33 PM |
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30th May 2022, 09:40 PM
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Brown cow, stunning!
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Same here, I just watched it all today! I really like that it wasn't just an unrequited love story, that's really quite overdone and whilst that's fine, we've seen that. I loved that the heart of this is the friendship between Danny and Jack. It's quite refreshing to have a gay story with representation like this not have it taken over with the usual tropes, that made it actually relatable and heartwarming/heartbreaking in equal amounts. I feel like it's hard for a show like this to balance the hard hitting stuff like mental health with humour and not have either one take over too much, but this definitely strikes the exact right balance!
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30th May 2022, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(Liаm @ May 30 2022, 10:40 PM)  Same here, I just watched it all today! I really like that it wasn't just an unrequited love story, that's really quite overdone and whilst that's fine, we've seen that. I loved that the heart of this is the friendship between Danny and Jack. It's quite refreshing to have a gay story with representation like this not have it taken over with the usual tropes, that made it actually relatable and heartwarming/heartbreaking in equal amounts. I feel like it's hard for a show like this to balance the hard hitting stuff like mental health with humour and crazy situations but this definitely strikes the exact right balance! Yeah agreed  The show made me feel like I defo need to have a Danny in my life
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31st May 2022, 11:56 PM
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 you never forget your first time...
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I don't think I've ever seen a show with SO many references that are just spot on to me
 the S Club, Golden Balls, X Factor, Tracy Beaker moments.... *chef's kiss* genuinely cackled so hard when Peggy said her and Jack's dad made Xtra Factor-style predictions for his life. Genius.It's so touching away from the humour too, the relationship between Jack and Danny is wonderful and I'm glad it wasn't romantic for a single second, because you see it quite often in shows that gay guys can't have male friends they don't fancy (heck, it happens with straight people too). I'd be interested to see where a second series would go if the real Jack wants to make one - there's a lot of potential! |
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1st June 2022, 02:01 AM
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Echoing what everyone says really, I thought this was brilliant! I lived for all the references!
I really appreciated the positive portrayal of a friendship between a straight man and gay man. Danny's mental health plot was handled beautifully (the scene of him on the beach made me tear up). Overall a very funny and heartwarming show - hopefully there'll be a second series!
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1st June 2022, 08:51 PM
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Just watched the first episode and I absolutely adored it
 I kinda wanna binge the other five all in one go, but then I'm thinking try and show self control and watch one a week I'm in love with Danny already 
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1st June 2022, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(Jαsє @ Jun 1 2022, 09:51 PM) Just watched the first episode and I absolutely adored it I kinda wanna binge the other five all in one go, but then I'm thinking try and show self control and watch one a week I'm in love with Danny already You’ll be obsessed by the end
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2nd June 2022, 12:42 AM
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 I'm in a vewy bad mood, Bwadley.
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Yeah, I absolutely loved this. Watched it all in 2 days and thought it was just a perfect blend of humour (I echo everyone's comments that the specific references felt so relevant to me that I belly laughed at so much stuff) and then the last few episodes really kicked in with the emotional side. I loved every single character for different reasons, they all felt important to pushing forward particular plots and the whole thing just felt... heart warming without being too cliché in any way.
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23rd August 2022, 10:48 AM
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Just seen in Insta - Series 2 confirmed
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23rd August 2022, 10:50 AM
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Didn't expect a series 2 confirmation but so glad it has one, one of my favourite TV series this year
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23rd August 2022, 06:28 PM
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"Jayrusaleminians" - Umi.
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I also wasn't expecting it because Series 1 really wrapped things up well, but I'm thrilled that there'll be more!
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23rd August 2022, 07:36 PM
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Delighted there'll be a S2
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23rd August 2022, 07:40 PM
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QUOTE(-Jay- @ Aug 23 2022, 07:28 PM) I also wasn't expecting it because Series 1 really wrapped things up well, but I'm thrilled that there'll be more! |
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