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Funny no tears formula

Advantages: Non offensive comedy style, intelligent comedian, Michael is warm to the audience and so you relax
Disadvantages: None

I first saw Michael McIntyre on a variety performance when flicking channels and was to be honest not a fan but after seeing him on Mock the Week and feeling that he has developed his style of comedy I decided to give this dvd a shot and was not disappointed. Michael McIntyre is an extremely intelligent comedian who always delivers his style of humour in a way which should make you feel like you are being spoken down to by him but it actually feels ...
...he is. I love watching Michael work as he is not scared to laugh at his own jokes and I was very impressed by his audience interraction which I have seen a lack of with some comedians but he has worked hard on his set and is now certainly at the top of his game. The dvd will deliver laughs and intelligent comedy and you will not walk away feeling like somebody has just stood swearing at you and insulting your inteligence but will infact walk away ...

tangoman1984 28.10.2009 · Read full review

Review of Michael McIntyre - Live And Laughing (DVD)

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Have a Laugh - The Worst Week of My Life

Advantages: Exceptionally well written, acted and observed. Very funny.
Disadvantages: Only 14 episodes, leaves you wanting more!

...perfectly. It is about the worst week in the life of Howard Steel, a man who falls in love with a girl from a more refined social background than his own. Don't let that mushy stuff put you off, this is far more rewarding than that! This is another series that comes from a company that seems to have amazing success at writing first class comedies. Hat Trick is an independent company with hits like Father Ted, Have I Got News For You and Room 101 ...
...and each programme represents a consecutive day in the week and there begins the story; the first series concentrates on the run up to the marriage of the two main characters (outlined below) and the second represents the build up to the birth of their first child. A 2006 3 part Christmas Special was also made and whilst hilariously laugh out loud funny, it is not included as part of this box set. Both series were shown on BBC 1 primetime Friday ...

bananamanuk 15.04.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Worst Week Of My Life - Series 1 And 2 (Box Set) (DVD)

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The Definitive - Bottom

Advantages: VERY VERY FUNNY
Disadvantages: NOTHING

Bottom Series 1-3 Created by Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. Bottom was made from 1991 to 1995 and contained 18 episodes over 3 series. Cast: = Richie Richard (Rik Mayall). Richie is a sad, lonely, pathetic, desperate, ill washed with XXXL underpanted (well you get the picture) excuse for a man. But he has big dreams and believes he is destined for better things, like lying on a desert island and "snogging all the birds a fella ...
...= So popular was Bottom that it became a live show. Bottom - live - 1993 - the stage show Bottom - live - 2001 Bottom - live - 2003 - weapons grade y fronts Greg. Summary: NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED! ...

Maximus-Qualitus 08.06.2009 · Read full review
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Peter Kay.Live at the Bolton Albert Halls

Advantages: Great laughs throughout
Disadvantages: ???

...that any extra scenes from Peter Kay would have been hilarious. Peters main style consists of making jokes about the everyday things that we do. For example the 'Walking to the Dance Floor Dance',which im afraid the majority of us have probably done,and being at Weddings and family occasions,where a whole host of strange relatives come out of the woodwork! Kay starts the DVD off,by getting a Taxi with Boltons famous Taxi Driver:Mr Bee. Mr Bee ...
...about missing the show. Then Peter says something funny,if I remember correctly,like:'How can you miss the show when your sharing a Taxi with the comedian your off to see?!' These women are achully from Coronation street,in the name of Barmaids,Gina and Shelley. Kays jokes keep coming thick and fast and guarantee a laugh everytime. He not only does jokes,but incorporates singing songs that we all recognise,but by changing the words,he also demonstrates ...

rosierozi 01.01.2008 · Read full review
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"Still Game" - A fantastic Scottish Comedy

Advantages: Fantastic comedy, well written, with brilliant and believable characters
Disadvantages: New boxset with EVERY episode is available from November '08

...behind. The way in which Still Game is written is superb, with a laugh around almost every corner. Scottish comedy has rarely been as good as this, its simply a joy to watch. One of Still Game's strong points is the detail of all of the characters and the way in which this is revealed to the viewer. It is really easy to relate to them and the dialogue between characters is fantastic. Some of the supporting characters include Winston Ingram played ...
...What really makes Still Game a joy to watch is how the characters interact with each other. They almost make you feel like you are part of the community and can join in with their antics. Some of the situations Still Game explores are easy to relate to and make it that much more enjoyable to watch. I recommend it to any comedy fan who is looking for something original that will satisfy their need to laugh! You do not want to miss out on this comedy ...

Broon88 27.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Still Game - Series 1-5 (Box Set) (DVD)

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