Mock The Week back on tonight

[Republik]

Tonight at 9pm on BBC2, cannot wait!

Will it be the same without Frankie Boyle?

[bonsai]

Republik said:

Will it be the same without Frankie Boyle?

No, I think it will be far poorer. They already have too many lightweights on that show.

[Republik]

I enjoyed Russell Howards show recently whereas before I didn't really rate him. I'm hoping he tranfers some of that into Mock The Week.

[cs02rm0]

I enjoy Russell Howard too, the rest are ok, better than anything else on. Frankie was a massive part of it for me though.

[Morningside]

Finish up like HIGNFY with lots of special guests to fill his place?

[oobster]

It was obvious that Frankie's style was a bit overpowering for the rest of them, particularly the other two on his side. Perhaps him being away now will let some of the others be heard a bit more.

I like Frankie Boyle (seen his twice at the Edinburgh festival and read his autobiography) but I think he "took over" the show too often.

As long as they don't get that terrible woman Gina Yashere on, or that other woman who wears ties all the time. Or him with the false leg.

[MartinM]

Bah, what's the point of Mock the Week without Frankie Boyle?
He made all the others look truly pathetic.

[Charlie Foxtrot]

I hope milton jones makes more appearances, he was the funniest guest in a long time.

[MartinM]

oobster said:

As long as they don't get that terrible woman Gina Yashere on,

Oh god, she's bloody awful. Seems to think that by shouting something in an obtuse manner makes in funny I hope they don't have that irritating tosser Marcus Brigstocke on either

[Republik]

It was unbelievable how quick witted he was, evident mostly in the last segment where he would come out with loads of cracking lines. I can imagine that being either uncomfortable silences or painfully unfunny from now on.

[5pen]

Please tell me it's not true that Patrick Kielty is lined up as a guest...

Milton Jones - very good if one-liners and puns are your cup of tea.

[Republik]

5pen said:

Please tell me it's not true that Patrick Kielty is lined up as a guest...

FFS I hope not.

[V8mate]

MartinM said:

oobster said:

As long as they don't get that terrible woman Gina Yashere on,

Oh god, she's bloody awful. Seems to think that by shouting something in an obtuse manner makes in funny

As long as they don't have any female guests. Equality is one thing, but women just aren't funny.

[Charlie Foxtrot]

5pen said:

Milton Jones - very good if one-liners and puns are your cup of tea.

his other stuff I've watched is much the same, but it was so much funnier than I expected. And a great relief from Frankie "must swear to be funny" Boyle.

[bonsai]

V8mate said:

MartinM said:

oobster said:

As long as they don't get that terrible woman Gina Yashere on,

Oh god, she's bloody awful. Seems to think that by shouting something in an obtuse manner makes in funny

As long as they don't have any female guests. Equality is one thing, but women just aren't funny.

Unofrtunately Gina Yashere will doubtless crop up, she ticks too many token checkboxes.

Edited by bonsai on Thursday 21st January 16:08

[Hugo a Gogo]

bonsai said:

V8mate said:

MartinM said:

oobster said:

As long as they don't get that terrible woman Gina Yashere on,

Oh god, she's bloody awful. Seems to think that by shouting something in an obtuse manner makes in funny

As long as they don't have any female guests. Equality is one thing, but women just aren't funny.

Unofrtunately Gina Yashere will doubtless crop up, she ticks too many token checkboxes.

Edited by bonsai on Thursday 21st January 16:08

all except the 'comedian' one

[Frankeh]

Republik said:

It was unbelievable how quick witted he was, evident mostly in the last segment where he would come out with loads of cracking lines. I can imagine that being either uncomfortable silences or painfully unfunny from now on.

All the subjects they'll be covering are told to them all before hand so they can write jokes.
I listened to Frankies podcast where he was trialing material for the next Mock the week episode.
Frankie was one of the best parts of Mock the week though.

He's not going to do any better either. He should have stuck with it.
His stand up was terrible. I switched off about 30 minutes in.

[Republik]

Frankeh said:

His stand up was terrible. I switched off about 30 minutes in.

It was rather close to the knuckle. Certainly not one you can watch with close family members without feeling uncomfortable!

[Ewan S]

Who was that Canadian guy who appeared a couple of times in the last series? I thought he was entertaining.

[bonsai]

Hugo a Gogo said:

bonsai said:

V8mate said:

MartinM said:

oobster said:

As long as they don't get that terrible woman Gina Yashere on,

Oh god, she's bloody awful. Seems to think that by shouting something in an obtuse manner makes in funny

As long as they don't have any female guests. Equality is one thing, but women just aren't funny.

Unofrtunately Gina Yashere will doubtless crop up, she ticks too many token checkboxes.

Edited by bonsai on Thursday 21st January 16:08

all except the 'comedian' one

Well played sir.