look around you

[sglazier]

I think this series has been ruined by the addition of actual characters. It was much better with just a voiceover and the occasional hand. It seemed simpler and therefore more convincing and just better!  Does anybody else agree with me? 

[IndieSinger]

I totally agree. The first series was one of the best programmes I've ever seen and I was really excited to watch the new series. But it is absolutely nowhere near as good and I'm very disappointed!

[IndieSinger]

And furthermore, you're dead right about the last series being "more convincing". Now all the jokes are far too obvious. The point about the first series was that it was a parody of those kinds of programmes in their day. Now it's just ridiculous and much less subtle. And I'm still very disappointed!

[tonymclark]

They are both just send-ups of 1970's/80's TV with the same programme title as it is from the same team of writers/performers.

I think of them as different series.

Just think of them as "Ripping Yarns" or "The Comic Strip presents...", a series that can parody any show/theme/era but with an umbrella title.

[IndieSinger]

tonymclark - I know what they are and I know who writes and performs in them. And I do think of them as different series, seeing as that's what they are. I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at.

[ted crilly]

Its a good series, makes me laugh. What makes it all the better is Olivia Colman. The Office, Peepshow  Bev + Kev adverts on tv. If you read this Olivia what you doing a week on Friday??

[greenday]

Also, there was a great cameo from 'the Actor' Kevin Eldon in the first episode of this series, surely he should have his own show by now.

[sglazier]

Subtletey, thanks IndieSinger - it has lost all subtletey. I still think it is quite clever and funny but the first series was so understated, it was sublime.