New Irish Sit-com on RTE TWO?????

Elmo

The Roaring Twenties starts tonight at 10:50.

http://www.rte.ie/tv/theroaringtwenties/index.html

http://www.independent.ie/unsorted/features/can-rtes-new--comedy-duo-put-a-smile-on-our-face-1259275.html

It is good to see them give some new talent a chance.

I hope that it works out for them.

humanji

I'm not too sure about it. The trailer doesn't exactly make it look any better than the English Class, but I live in hope that good Irish comedy shows will see the light of day. I'm giving it one chance and that's it. I'm tired of wasting my precious time on watching multiple episodes of ****e in the hope that it'll get funnier. But then again, I've nothing better to do with my pitiful life

GhostInTheRuins

I think the guy that made the show posted in the fas girl thread in after hours. I'll give it a go, it should be better than the english class anyway.

flogen

Not holding out much hope for this at all but might give it a try all the same... I wonder why they went for a 'A Clockwork Orange' homage for the trailer...

Basq

one of the show's creators in The Independent article wrote:

"The show's going to be packed with action," Steven promises. "In the pilot, for example, you'll find four main storylines for each of the leading characters, but there's also about a dozen smaller storylines, including a wacky German in underpants and a sexy goth lady called Vixen. And one of the characters will reveal superhuman powers.

Oh.. the hilarity! :rolleyes:

I'll probably give it a miss..!

Elmo

While its nearly 10 years old I just feel the need to mention "Paths to Freedom".

Amz

Exactly, it has been 10 years since RTE produced probably their only funny TV series. What hope has this new show got?

Mossy Monk

If they are highlighting a German in underpants as one of the things to see on this then I am not going to bother.

Elmo

Exactly, it has been 10 years since RTE produced probably their only funny TV series. What hope has this new show got?

Well we still go on about the cassidy's, upwardly mobile and Mrs. O'Brien which all predate Paths to Freedom.

I will give it a chance, I wouldn't have mentioned the german if I was trying to promote.

Also Apres Match.

Even though I don't like Soupy Norman I did laugh at The Late Late Tribute Show.

However I will wait to defend/completely slaughter this show. I will tune into the first episode. It's worrying that they have put it on so late.

kevmy

Suppose I'll give it a go but RTE don't seem to have that much confidence in it. Not much advertising and only 2 episodes. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing is up for debate

Amz

Elmo wrote: »

Well we still go on about the cassidy's, upwardly mobile and Mrs. O'Brien which all predate Paths to Freedom.

You're trying to defend RTE by mentioning Upwardly Mobile?

:eek:

Elmo

You're trying to defend RTE by mentioning Upwardly Mobile?

Sorry what I was suggesting was that we all go on about how bad Upwardly Mobile was yet it pre dates Paths to Freedom.

Suppose I'll give it a go but RTE don't seem to have that much confidence in it. Not much advertising and only 2 episodes. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing is up for debate

It's good to see them piloting a series before marketing as the best thing since slide bread e.g. that show I refuse to mention but you all know.

Mr Stubbs

Elmo wrote: »

The Roaring Twenties starts tonight at 10:50.

http://www.rte.ie/tv/theroaringtwenties/index.html

http://www.independent.ie/unsorted/features/can-rtes-new--comedy-duo-put-a-smile-on-our-face-1259275.html

It is good to see them give some new talent a chance.

I hope that it works out for them.

Thanks Elmo,

We did our best considering the budget, time, and creative restraints -- which we quickly realised were part of the game. I await your comments with interest (or dread?).

Also check out www.bebo.com/theroaring20s

I'll book my one way flight to Baghdad now.

Basq

Mr Stubbs,

I'm guessing by your nick that you are Steven Stubbs (co-director).

I wish you the best of luck with the show to be perfectly honest. You can take my cynicism (my comment above) with a pinch of salt.. but RTÉ's track record with comedy has not been good.

Vokes

Elmo wrote: »

Well we still go on about the cassidy's, upwardly mobile and Mrs. O'Brien which all predate Paths to Freedom.

I think The Cassidys came after Paths to Freedom?

Jack Sheehan

I reckon I'll give it a go, hell it can't be any worse than I dare ya....

Mr E

I'll be tuning in anyway.... Going in with low expectations and hoping for a pleasant surprise.

SligoBrewer

Amz wrote: »

Exactly, it has been 10 years since RTE produced probably their only funny TV series. What hope has this new show got?

Elmo wrote: »

While its nearly 10 years old I just feel the need to mention "Paths to Freedom".

Sorry, but I must credit RTE on one comedy show that was quality. Dan and Becs is in my opinion, an exception to the usual crap that RTE call comedy.

Amz

Dan and Becs can be very hit and miss, it's very samey in my opinion and if you've read Ross O'Carroll Kelly you know most of the jokes already. It is one of the better things to be commissioned though.

Elmo

I think The Cassidys came after Paths to Freedom?

I think PTF was a year before TC. I could be wrong.

Jackz

30 seconds in . . . . . . . . . . . . . garbage I mean utter sh1te.

decob

ahhh more car crash tv....

starn

What a load of b0llox

Drag00n79

It's pretty bad alright.
EDIT: It's horrifically unfunny.

markk06

Its actually embarrassing to watch.

is_that_so

Not good at all. Lots of aimless ramblings and the narrator is just plain annoying.

EDIT: Absolutely appalling. Can watch no more of it.

afatbollix

narrator is ****e allright...

super_furry

Sweep baby jesus..........how? HOW?

Boardsbud

The talentless Oliver Carroll, irritating on WLRFM with his Wogan wannabee ramblings, now he's infesting the TV with his phoney New Ross New Ross accent.

I know they've got to set up the characters but this is pathetic. Introduce them through the story, I'm totally confused being bombarded with them all at the top of the show. Its total rubbish. Where's the comedy ?

Drag00n79

The ads are on now... relief!

markk06

Does nobody have to sign off on these shows before they are put on the air?

Angus MacGyver

The blatant Richard E Grant rip off in the opening scene ended it for me.

afatbollix

markk06 wrote: »

Does nobody have to sign off on these shows before they are put on the air?

yes and the head of comedy in RTE is 56, and has never seen scrubs (isent that on rte for the last 6 years???) or family guy in his life!??????

Conor108

What exactly do they spend the licence fee on?!?:eek: Awful acting imho

Boardsbud

Poor Mr Stubbs and his friends are prob sitting around howling laughing at this right now. Looking forward to hearing from him on here in the near future.

tubey

That aint Oliver Carroll.

Gran Hermano

Another comedy bypass and another program confirming why not to
tune into RTE. Praise Jebus for the internet and Sky digital.
I pity those stuck with only the Irish terrestrial channels.

Aghh.. car-crash TV.

The more I watch this the more I realise it's more shi-ite than a flight full of Muslims
on the way to Mecca.

Boardsbud

tubey wrote: »

That aint Oliver Carroll.

I think you'll find it is.

Lets not turn this into another licence fee thread though. Its quite clear that a tiny amount of money was spent on this. RTE gave them "development money". It wasnt developed very well and should not have been put on air.

Jackz

Dear god I kept watching and the Vixen??? (Who speaks in the same affected way as Kiera Nightly)

Polly Hill

WTF???

This is shameful.

Polly Hill

Boardsbud wrote: »

I think you'll find it is.

Lets not turn this into another licence fee thread though. Its quite clear that a tiny amount of money was spent on this. RTE gave them "development money". It wasnt developed very well and should not have been put on air.

Sorry, no amount of development could improve that writing.

pa990

what a load of dogs cogs

it isnt even remotely funny...


oh hang on.. its over..

thank chr1st


OH NO.... its on again next week

wheelbarrow

..am i drunk?.

tubey

Makes sense that it's Oliver Carroll now....I hate that voice. Apologies for doubting you.

slickmcvic

....HaHa!! The roaring twenties...i wasn't expectin much but RTE have really excelled here!!....So Bad....It's Great!!!
....loved it

Call Me Jimmy

Yeaargh I missed it!

gazzer

OMFG RTE Comedy hit a new low tonight. That was without doubt one of the worst things I have ever seen on tv.. Where did they get those 'actors' from.?Even Leo from Fair City isnt that bad.

wheelbarrow

slickmcvic wrote: »

....HaHa!! The roaring twenties...i wasn't expectin much but RTE have really excelled here!!....So Bad....It's Great!!!
....loved it

..are you drunk..or has the meaning of "excelled" changed?

Elmo

Awh!

I am a bit embarrest I thought this was quite funny. I wasn't expecting much but I got a laugh.

Praise Jebus for the internet and Sky digital.

What comedy have sky produced?

Deiselad22

I think most student productions would have better writing and acting. Horrendous. I dont want to have a go at the individuals involved, but the commissioning department in RTE should be fired, and preferably burned at a stake somewhere we can all watch and throw petrol.

kevmy

TBH I don't think it's as bad as people here are saying. You can't make a judgement after 30 secs or half an episode. I'll give it another episode. Sure it's not great but most people won't give it a chance because it's a new comedy from RTE (in fairness due to there absolutely dreadful track record).

It's not anywhere near as bad as The English Class or The Cassidys. The voiceover is overused but it has a stupid charm missing in some other RTE attempts