The Royal Bodyguard.

[Cock Womble 7]

Usually, I'm a big fan of David Jason, but on the strength of the first few minutes of this I'm going to be disappointed.

It's Del Boy does Mr Bean.

[onyx39]

Cock Womble 7 said:

Usually, I'm a big fan of David Jason, but on the strength of the first few minutes of this I'm going to be disappointed.

It's Del Boy does Mr Bean.

[callyman]

Wont be watching ep2.

Mrs Brown's boys on now, that makes me laugh.

[marshalla]

More like Del Clouseau, with worse script, supporting cast and acting.

[Cock Womble 7]

callyman said:

Mrs Brown's boys on now, that makes me laugh.

Really? That's st too. Some Scottish bloke pretending to be an Irish woman.

Hilarious.

[mxspyder]

bks, we're recording this - I thought that it would be the best thing on. I cant stand the thought of David Jason doing something lousy!

[callyman]

Cock Womble 7 said:

Some Scottish bloke pretending to be an Irish woman.

Hilarious.

Brendan O'Carroll the Irish comedy writer/director is Scottish?

Wow, now THAT'S funny.

[jimbo65]

mxspyder said:

bks, we're recording this - I thought that it would be the best thing on. I cant stand the thought of David Jason doing something lousy!

All a matter of opinion, and whatever the PH Tv snobs think, I thought it was ok
with potential. Only Fools and Horses had a very bad press for a whole series.

[callyman]

jimbo65 said:

All a matter of opinion, and whatever the PH Tv snobs think, I thought it was ok
with potential. Only Fools and Horses had a very bad press for a whole series.

That's a fair point, And we all know how well that went.
I will give it another shot then, I don't know who wrote bodyguard, but can they take credit for any big hits previously?

[Cock Womble 7]

callyman said:

Brendan O'Carroll the Irish comedy writer/director is Scottish?

Wow, now THAT'S funny.

You can blame my Mum for that misinformation.

Being unfamiliar with the programme, she explained the synopsis to me and assured me that Mrs Brown was played by a Scot.

I'll give her a slap from you tomorrow.

[callyman]

Cock Womble 7 said:

You can blame my Mum for that misinformation.

Being unfamiliar with the programme, she explained the synopsis to me and assured me that Mrs Brown was played by a Scot.

I'll give her a slap from you tomorrow.

No need to slap anyone.

I know it's silly & predictable but it's so silly it's brilliant. (IMO)

[jimbo65]

callyman said:

That's a fair point, And we all know how well that went.
I will give it another shot then, I don't know who wrote bodyguard, but can they take credit for any big hits previously?

Not sure but David Jason normally chooses pretty well.

[celticpilgrim]

Mrs Browns Boys - one of the few good bits of xmas telly!!

[Cock Womble 7]

celticpilgrim said:

Mrs Browns Boys - one of the few good bits of xmas telly!!

No.

[Deva Link]

Cock Womble 7 said:

celticpilgrim said:

Mrs Browns Boys - one of the few good bits of xmas telly!!

No.

I enjoy the way it's played to both the live audience and the cameras at the same time.

The David Jason thing looked like it was going to be ridiculous from the trailers.

[ajprice]

Cock Womble 7 said:

celticpilgrim said:

Mrs Browns Boys - one of the few good bits of xmas telly!!

No.

Yes it is.

Anyway, I saw the trailers and the last few minutes of the Royal Bodyguard and I'd agree with what's been said already, it was Del Boy crossed with Mr Bean/Johnny English/Inspector Clouseau. From the trailer I decided that it was something I didn't want to watch, and I'd be happy if I didn't see any more of it.

Edited by ajprice on Monday 26th December 23:21

[Cock Womble 7]

Deva Link said:

I enjoy the way it's played to both the live audience and the cameras at the same time.

That may explain why the boom mike was often in shot.

Still st though.

[Jamirecluse]

Deva Link said:

The David Jason thing looked like it was going to be ridiculous from the trailers.

My dad says that EVERY time this advert is on TV or radio - what are the chances of an OAP being in charge of the royal security?

So it didn't even get a chance in our house.

[marshalla]

Ah ha ! It's not the first time Jason has tried this one, and he didn't think he did it very well the first time : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071068/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI0StGsXVcw

I think the main problem is that he needs a partner to work with. His best comedy has always had interaction with a regular "sidekick" (Fletcher, Arkwright, Rodney etc.)

Edited by marshalla on Tuesday 27th December 11:21

[limpsfield]

Jamirecluse said:

what are the chances of an OAP being in charge of the royal security?

So it didn't even get a chance in our house.

In that case I wouldn't watch any of those James Bond or Batman films if I were you.

Even more ridiculous.