Some of the jokes are a bit long winded, and difficult to understand .
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yes
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Having went and seen this Sunday's show being filmed live at Wembley Park's Fountain Studio's (Same Venue as none other than the X Factor), i had a mixed feeling regarding the show having watched it live. The show is in its 5th series and is a comedy production.
Rory Bremner a more than famous impersenator and comedian. The show is supported by double act sketches from John Bird and Fortune.
The audience was told by Bremner himself, that the script for the show is effectively done at short notice in often a day or two. Friday evenings audience participation is the laughter that is heard in the show broadcasted on Channel 4.
In terms of laughter I find that on a political nature there are no comparisons. Perhaps there is "Have I got news for you". Though for originality and fast moving sketches and stand up political and current affairs comedy there are none better than Rory Bremner.
Bremner is supported by Bird and Fortune, who participate in more often than not political themed sit down comedy sketch scenes. This part in terms of directing is filmed much more closely compared to Rory Bremner's own stand up version sequences. Bird and Fortune seem to have a knack of it appears of being fluent, quick witted, and have interesting story lines. Bird and Fortune scenes occasionally receive more laughs than those of Bremner himself. Bremner's own style and solo efforts required much more editing than those of Bird and Fortune's. There were a few times during the performance where Bremner forgot his lines. Bird and Fortune were marginally better value this time.
The good points about the show were that it included a wide range of political topic and it tried to make these up to date news headlines look interesting and put a funny side to the stories.
The bad points were that it may take a short while to really recognise who Rory Bremner is trying to impersonate. Also some of the jokes seem to be politically motivated and insulting to an extent is a feature strongly played throughout. There is also the effect that some weeks shows are better in amusement terms than others. Being shown on Channel 4 on a Sunday evening at 7pm does not help in terms of viewing time. It is repeated on C4 1 a day later.
Also at various intervals of the show, Rory Bremner takes part in his own double act scenes where he is seen talking to himself, albeit he is trying to get the feel of talking to another person. The themes covered tend to be wideranging from British, American politicians, Football managers and some more.
This show is highly worth watching, though it is hard to understand all the people he is impersonating, if you do not know the most often well known voices of different people in the public spotlight and celebrities. Without wanting to spoil the show I shall not be including any indications of the types of jokes and sketch scenes included. Though if you ask me nicely in my guestbook I might be able to give some information.
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Outstanding
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