The IT Crowd - Final Episode (Airs Friday September 27th)

JP Liz V1

http://www.digitalspy.ie/tv/news/a325594/it-crowd-to-get-one-last-series-says-chris-odowd.html

Chris O'Dowd has admitted that the forthcoming series of The IT Crowd will likely be the last.
The Channel 4 sitcom's creator Graham Linehan previously suggested that the show could end after the fifth series.
Speaking to Digital Spy, O'Dowd confirmed that he will start filming new episodes of The IT Crowd "either at the end of this year [or the] start of next year".
Asked if the comedy show would come to a close after the next run, he said: "I think so, we don't want to overstay our welcome. I think it would be good to do one last one rather than leave it where it is."
O'Dowd joked that his IT Crowd co-star Richard Ayoade, who recently directed the well-received British comedy Submarine, is yet to offer him any acting work.
"He refuses - I ask!" O'Dowd said. "I read an early draft of Submarine and thought I'd be great for [the Paddy Considine] part and he's like, 'I might get a proper actor.'"

Leeg17

I hope it's better than S4, I thought it wasn't as consistently funny as the previous 3 series, Dougles saved S4 for me.

I'm still looking forward to it though

Basq

We seriously starting a new thread for The IT Crowd despite the fact they're not filming til..

either at the end of this year [or the] start of next year

Conor108

We can use this thread for memories and the lols though??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsFAokXCxTI

mstan

Leeg17 wrote: »

I hope it's better than S4, I thought it wasn't as consistently funny as the previous 3 series, Dougles saved S4 for me

I think the problem last series was there was too much focus on Jen. Some episodes Roy and Moss seemed to have nothing more than supporting roles.

Adamantium

if only there was a way for douglas reyholm to be resurrected!

any way this scene is a fav the episode where matt berry thinks she's from iran "no actually i'm a man"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3BY72RF8vc

Basq

Bump-diddy-bump..

.. looks like.. yep, seems to be.. a-ha... CONFIRMATION!

During a Q&A session at the German re:publica digital conference, IT Crowd creator and writer Graham Linehan announced that he is bringing the award-winning geeky British sitcom and cast members (Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry) back to Channel 4 for one last special forty-minute episode. According to Bleeding Cool, this final episode is to be filmed in three weeks time. The script for the special was written over a year ago, but due to a pregnancy and the actors being busy in other TV and film projects, it was postposed. Haven’t seen IT Crowd or need to catch up? All four seasons are available to watch via Netflix, Hulu and Channel 4.

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Chris O Dowd tweeted about it.. but Graham Linehan hasn't addressed it yet.

EDIT: Looks like he's just confirmed it as someone replied to Chris O Dowd's tweet with:

GeekCadet wrote:

whaaaat!!?? I asked @Glinner if anything like this was on the cards and he said no! Cheeky Glinner!!! X-D ... And also HURRAH!

And Graham Linehan replied with:

Glinner wrote:

@GeekCadet it sort of came out of nowhere. Sorry!

mike65

It better be better than series 4!

brian_t

It's been recorded on Saturday 8th June.

I'm sure the recording session was booked quickly but sure maybe some of you's in England can still try.

THE IT CROWD

The IT Crowd special is upon us! Join Jen, Roy, Moss and Douglas as they unleash upon themselves the wrath of the very Internet itself!

After four series, The IT Crowd returns with a special episode - written and directed as always by award winning Graham Linehan [Count Arthur (coming out soon), Father Ted, Black Books, Big Train] and is produced by Richard Boden.

Booking is now open so if you would like to join us on Saturday 8th June 2013 at Elstree Studios, then apply now!

Free audience tickets

To be informed as soon as booking opens, which is usually a few weeks before recording, please complete IN FULL and submit the details below. We shall add you to our mailing list and contact you as soon as booking opens with full details and the dates available so that you may apply for tickets.


We are trying to be as fair as we can about issuing the tickets so, for this show, the successful applicants will be randomly selected from amongst those who have applied and issued their tickets.
Only one application from each person will be considered; repeat applications will be discounted.
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Good luck!

This show will take place on Saturday 8th June 2013
The venue is Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1JG
The nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood Station in Zone 6, approx 25 minutes from St Pancras.
The doors open at 6.45pm

Tickets are limited so apply quickly

The minimum age for the show is 16 years

http://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=1085

Skid X

The final episode will be broadcast in October, as part of a special 'I.T. Crowd night', apparently. Nice to see Channel 4 doing something to mark the end of the show.

http://www.comedy.co.uk/news/story/000001205/it_crowd_night_channel_4_october_2013/

Channel 4 has announced a night of IT Crowd programming.

Currently planned for an unspecified date in October, the IT Crowd Night of programming will focus around the final, long-awaited special of Graham Linehan's office-based sitcom, The IT Crowd.

The evening's programming will also include a selection of episodes from the last full series of the comedy, broadcast in 2010.

MacGyver

so is this a full season or just a special episode? I would love a whole new season.

Basq

MacGyver wrote: »

so is this a full season or just a special episode? I would love a whole new season.

Just one final episode..

MacGyver

ah thats a shame. I guess ill just relive the fun when it airs so

Basq

Now confirmed by Graham Linehan that it will air later this month:

People! I bring news! The IT Crowd Special will be on telly AT THE END OF THIS VERY MONTH! Channel 4 will have more details soon!

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Patty O Furniture

Thats good news,
Saw this on E4 tonite@10pm on where Moss finds football phrases & passes them off as his own

I got the boxset in Gamestop as part of a BOGOF offer for a €10 inc Phoenix Nights about a month ago!

Skid X

Reports that the IT Crowd special will air on Friday September 27th at 9pm.

It will be called 'The Internet is coming', and will air for 60 minutes

http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/the_it_crowd/episodes/2013/1/

http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2013/09/11/18645/revealed:_the_date_the_it_crowd_shuts_down

JP Liz V1

Skid X wrote: »

Reports that the IT Crowd special will air on Friday September 27th at 9pm.

It will be called 'The Internet is coming', and will air for 60 minutes

http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/the_it_crowd/episodes/2013/1/

http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2013/09/11/18645/revealed:_the_date_the_it_crowd_shuts_down

Straight after Agents of Shield premiere

best scene ever

The part where she turns around and sees Moss behind the bar kills me every time

Fresh Pots

Really looking forward to the last episode. Let hope it's not a bit of a damp squid!

gazzer

Deleted User wrote: »

best scene ever

The part where she turns around and sees Moss behind the bar kills me every time

I honestly think that that is the funniest episode of any comedy ever.

Loughc

gazzer wrote: »

I honestly think that that is the funniest episode of any comedy ever.

I have to agree I love the episode, start to finish it's serious laugh out loud moments one after another.

AnonoBoy

Loughc wrote: »

I have to agree I love the episode, start to finish it's serious laugh out loud moments one after another.

It's just brilliant writing. Absolutely kills me this episode. So many great gags building up over the episode.

Patty O Furniture

Deleted User wrote: »

best scene ever

The part where she turns around and sees Moss behind the bar kills me every time

Do you know which ep is that, as its currently on E4 Thurs 10-11pm

The Final Countdown. Series 4, episode 2.
Moss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show. Meanwhile, Roy is mistaken for a window cleaner and Jen is preoccupied with Douglas having secret meetings with lots of women in fluffy dressing gowns.

Something Happened. Series 4, episode 3.
Another chance to see the fourth series of the BAFTA-winning IT Crowd. Douglas becomes a Spaceologist, Roy's life is changed by a bad back, and Jen gets involved with a rock band.

Jack Black once said on Graham Norton about Chris o Dowd 'that guy deserves an oscar'

brian_t

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

Do you know which ep is that, as its currently on E4 Thurs 10-11pm

Series 2 Episode 1 - The Works Outing

When the dashing Philip from the sixth floor pops in to ask Jen to the theatre, she accepts right away. But, to her annoyance, so do Moss and Roy, turning what could have been a date into a work outing. As the evening at the musical spirals towards disaster, she wonders whether Philip is everything he claims to be. Roy ends up pretending to be disabled whilst Moss ends up working behind the bar.

http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/the_it_crowd/episodes/2/1/

OU812

Is this an upcoming special or a "lost episode" ?

Professey Chin

OU812 wrote: »

Is this an upcoming special or a "lost episode" ?

Its the final episode. Was shot a few months ago as a 1 off

Mr E

Trailer. Can't wait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXpVhBCT7s

Patty O Furniture

Saw this on E4 last nite as Moss lives the dream by being on Countdown

Lookin forward to tonite's show

skeleton_boy

Quite enjoyable so far. Small person racist :pac:

ScrubsfanChris

Brilliant first half "Coffee tramp toss bitch"

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Chitter

ScrubsfanChris

Great NMA bit and Richmond returns!

ScrubsfanChris

That was fantastic, best bit of comedy I've seen in ages...... to bad there all big stars now.

cherryghost

Bit of an anti-climax though

mazigirl

cherryghost wrote: »

Bit of an anti-climax though

I agree, I thought it was good but nothing brilliant. Not like to memorable episodes; "I'm Disabled" and the episode when Roy thought he was having a heart attack!

Cookiemunster

A lot of individual laughs but the story was a bit meh.

cherryghost

Cookiemunster wrote: »

A lot of individual laughs but the story was a bit meh.

I thought the first half was average but the 2nd half was very good (bar the ending).

mike65

It was a cunning greatest hits collection, only missing an appearance from the grave by Renholm. I laughed at least 12-15 times so it passed an hour well enough.

Or maybe I'm easily amused

Kess73

Really enjoyed that. Thought Moss turning out the lights at the end was a nice nod of head to that well worn cliche. Wish it had just ended there rather than having a bit of in credit footage.


Not quite as good as their best episodes, but still plenty that had me laughing out loud. Could have done with a few more familar faces from the past as well, but a good send off all the same.

LowOdour

All in all in was pretty good. It played like a half hour show stretched to an hour

Professey Chin

I was just happy to see the internet again

kaimera

Yea we're not doing that anymore

Crickets!

Scar Tissue

I was really sad when Moss turned off the light, but at the same time I'm really glad they didn't drag it out past it's sell by.

"Jen, what are you doing with the internet?"

"Yeah.. we're not doing that anymore"

_Whimsical_

I thought it was great. I was expecting to be underwhelmed because generally when these things are resurrected years later they disappoint but instead I thought that was every bit as sharp as ever. Even more sorry it's all over now.

Did anyone enter the chance to be part of the show by sending in a shocked looking photo of yourself ? Anyone spot themselves?

Patty O Furniture

Just got around to watching it again, lots of laff-out loud moments, story wasnt strong, but plenty to remember from Tramp coffee Bitch & small Racist, Moss's new trousers that had a life of its own.

It also reminds me not to eat in front of the laptop, as i almost spat the contents out! when i saw Jen throw the coffee over the homeless woman again although it had a nice bearded Jen design from the awkward moment they had with the barista who served them both

EyeSight

did anyone else think they overused the laugh track way too much? I loved the episode, and don't care when shows use laugh tracks, but it was used far too much. Especially the first 5-10 mins(not even at funny parts). there was more laugh track than dialogue.

Just me?

ancapailldorcha

While there were certainly laughs to be had, especially the references to previous episodes, I thought this was quite poor. A lot of the jokes just weren't funny, especially that nonsense with Anonymous.

deisedude

That was such a middling episode. Seemed pointless to come back for that. Even C4's timing of it was a bit weird. Normally these one off returns are on the Christmas schedule and not randomly at the end of September

sadie06

I'm going to give it a second watch. I think my expectations were too high. I did feel genuinely sad at the end. I've had a lot of great laughs with that show.

Scar Tissue

EyeSight wrote: »

did anyone else think they overused the laugh track way too much? I loved the episode, and don't care when shows use laugh tracks, but it was used far too much. Especially the first 5-10 mins(not even at funny parts). there was more laugh track than dialogue.

Just me?

It's a live audience, no laugh track is used

MagicMarker

EyeSight wrote: »

did anyone else think they overused the laugh track way too much? I loved the episode, and don't care when shows use laugh tracks, but it was used far too much. Especially the first 5-10 mins(not even at funny parts). there was more laugh track than dialogue.

Just me?

The first ten minutes were the funniest, I was laughing constantly.