BAWZ Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Why did they fall out in the first place?? Jokingly I was going to say, probably creative differences, but decided to Google for the right answer. According to the article I just read, it was creative differences. Honest. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/scotlands-best-loved-comedy-stars-ford-2372494 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jokingly I was going to say, probably creative differences, but decided to Google for the right answer. According to the article I just read, it was creative differences. Honest. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/scotlands-best-loved-comedy-stars-ford-2372494 You're joking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) I find comedy series generally have a short lifespan as LOL entities - most of those that I like only lasted 2/3 series (Fawlty Towers, Father Ted, Porridge) after that they generally settle into soapish plots with less funny material - I'll cite Only Fools & Horses as a series that went on way too long, it should have ended after Rodney's wedding - the reprisals in the early 2000's were embarrassing. Rab C. Nesbitt was feral & furiously funny at first but again lost it's edge when the writer tried to make the cast more cuddly in the wake of the Burney actors real-life tragedy. Generally a good rule (as mentioned in The Simpsons) is that the introduction of new characters is a sign that ideas are flagging e.g. The Big Bang Theory - pairing off Raj (especially with the Lucy character) just smacked of desperation. Exceptions to the 2/3 Series Rule were Dad's Army although a lot of it's humour was gentle & nostalgic & The Simpsons which isn't constrained by reality also there's a little bit of Homer in every middle aged man (sic). ********************** On topic - Still Game wasn't my cup of tea & following my OF&H rules I'll likely give the new series a swerve. Edited October 16, 2013 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 ^^^^^^^^^*^ Nice post, too much time on your hands, away and make bread or cakes or whatever you bake. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 ^^^^^^^^^*^ Nice post, too much time on your hands, away and make bread or cakes or whatever you bake. ;) Do I smell cup cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'll have one please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FS Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Why did they fall out in the first place?? I think you can apply a Chewin the Fat catchphrase to that in the sense that one is a good guy and the other a wank ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) ^^^^^^^^^*^ Nice post, too much time on your hands, away and make bread or cakes or whatever you bake. ;) One of the side effects of my job is being up early on non workdays, although I'm very rarely lucid at that time. *********** Veering off-topic I see the Glasgow Tops Uk Workless Homes Survey thread has been bumped - how realistic is a sitcom set in a working class area of Glasgow with a substantial septagenarian population? Edited October 16, 2013 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 One of the side effects of my job is being up early on non workdays, although I'm very rarely lucid at that time. *********** Veering off-topic I see the Glasgow Tops Uk Workless Homes Survey thread has been bumped - how realistic is a sitcom set in a working class area of Glasgow with a substantial vegetarian population? Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 One of the side effects of my job is being up early on non workdays, although I'm very rarely lucid at that time. *********** Veering off-topic I see the Glasgow Tops Uk Workless Homes Survey thread has been bumped - how realistic is a sitcom set in a working class area of Glasgow with a substantial septuagenarian population? What're you driving at? The 'working-class' won't last to that age? Or they don't inhabit such an area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) What're you driving at? The 'working-class' won't last to that age? Or they don't inhabit such an area? Um, IIRC the high flat they live in (now demolished in real life) was in Glasgow's East End (Calton) where life expectancy is less than many third world countries, well 5 years ago anyway. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/men-in-glasgows-east-end-have-life-988632 I like the use of inverted commas. Edited October 16, 2013 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I like the use of inverted commas. "Probably they couldnae get Mr Dickie to pause long enough to slip in the closing sets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'll have one please. Get lost fatty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm very rarely lucid at that any time. FIFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 That was no bad when i saw that on Saturday night Saw it at the Edinburgh Festival back in August. It's great when you see it live. One of the side effects of my job is being up early on non workdays, although I'm very rarely lucid at that time. *********** Veering off-topic I see the Glasgow Tops Uk Workless Homes Survey thread has been bumped - how realistic is a sitcom set in a working class area of Glasgow with a substantial septagenarian population? What are you talking about? They're in their 40s. They only LOOK septuagenarian cos they're Weegies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FS Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) Um, IIRC the high flat they live in (now demolished in real life) was in Glasgow's East End (Calton) where life expectancy is less than many third world countries, well 5 years ago anyway. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/men-in-glasgows-east-end-have-life-988632 I like the use of inverted commas. The high rise block was and still is just off Maryhill Road/Dawsholm area by the White House canal locks. Most of the locations were in that area and Ruchill where the original series Clansman pub scenes were shot in the now demolished Gimlet pub. The fixtures and fittings were purchased to recreate the interior setting within a studio.Navid's store is within the Townhead high rises, one or two other east end locations were used the odd time too. Edited October 16, 2013 by FS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Blootered? ;) I wish Robert. How bad was the telly on Saturday night. No MOTD to save it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I wish Robert. How bad was the telly on Saturday night. No MOTD to save it Indeed mate, I'm even back to watching Casualty, but don't tell anybody. ;) Nae blootered for me, Tramadol & bevy no allowed. ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Get lost fatty!Gies a cake ye nae neck numpty !Just make it a fresh cream meringue with a strawberry on top and f**king hurry up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zurich_allan Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 'Scone'... :-) Great marketing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Faraway Saint calls me "Cup Cakes" in his PMs to me. Prove it, oh wait, you're making it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't worry; I won't reveal our little "private relationship", fluffy-buttons. Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbar_bud Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 So 4 shows at the Hydro announced yesterday and a further 2 announced today looks like selling out quite quickly, 12000 seats at between 30 and 45 quid a ticket means they will be doing well out of it anyway!!! managed to get 2 tickets for the friday show yesterday, went in today to look at getting two more for a friend and there was over 10,000 people in the queue a new bbc series will probably be on the way after the show also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 So 4 shows at the Hydro announced yesterday and a further 2 announced today looks like selling out quite quickly, 12000 seats at between 30 and 45 quid a ticket means they will be doing well out of it anyway!!! managed to get 2 tickets for the friday show yesterday, went in today to look at getting two more for a friend and there was over 10,000 people in the queue a new bbc series will probably be on the way after the show also Good news, I just hope it's as funny as it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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