Author Topic: Psychoville - New BBC2 comedy from Shearsmith/Pemberton... (Read 11021 times)

thredworm · « **on:** June 19, 2009, 02:19:07 pm »

Surprised there isn't already a thread on this. Started last night on BBC2 at 10.00pm.

From Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, starring them, Dawn French, and a few other recognisable faces. In the same mould as The League Of Gentlemen (infact it may aswell be a new series!). Just watched it on the iplayer and it was fucking brilliant!

Deeply, deeply disturbing in places (especially the scene with the serial killer fan and his mum) as you would expect from them. Pretty creepy aswell.

You can watch it here if you missed it...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00l9n18/Psychoville_Episode_1/

sinnermichael · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2009, 02:24:02 pm »

I never really got in to the LoG but watched this last night and thought it was pretty good.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2009, 03:41:37 pm »

Loved the LoG but was a bit sceptical about this.

But i really enjoyed it. Nicely dark as expected and the story already has me hooked and i cant wait to see how in pans out.

There are some VERY strange characters in this also as expected..

Reece Shearsmith as Jelly the Clown is quality

Djibriliant · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:39:20 pm »

Very strange, just watched it now, but none the less, I will be watching it again next week

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:02:27 pm »

2nd ep just starting

shambles · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:13:08 pm »

Is the third episode on the red button after?

Jon G · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:21:07 pm »

Midget Gems lol

Djibriliant · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:32:19 pm »

Loved that bidding war at the end

Party Phil · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:35:37 pm »

Sadly I missed the first episode but my Dad tipped me off about it. Undecided after that one, I don't think it's as good a TLOG but it is pretty intriguing.

cornelius · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2009, 12:29:36 am »

I have to say I'm loving this.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2009, 12:49:28 am »

Quote from: Jon G on June 25, 2009, 10:21:07 pm

Midget Gems lol

What you reading?

The Ripper

Jack or Yorkshire?

Djibriliant · « **Reply #11 on:** July 2, 2009, 10:39:19 pm »

Really suprised at the lack of coverage this program is getting. I think its fantastic, especially after tonights episode, it is getting really interesting. Some clues are starting to come out now, and really starting to get attached to the characters, really, really good so far

Djibriliant · « **Reply #12 on:** July 2, 2009, 10:39:54 pm »

Quote from: Djibriliant on July 2, 2009, 10:39:19 pm

Really suprised at the lack of coverage this program is getting. I think its fantastic, especially after tonights episode, it is getting really interesting. Some clues are starting to come out now, and really starting to get attached to the characters, really, really good so far

Really

Party Phil · « **Reply #13 on:** July 3, 2009, 07:51:25 am »

bollocks, forgot to wacth this last night

I might just give up for now and download them when the series finishes.

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #14 on:** July 3, 2009, 07:53:37 am »

Quote from: Party Phil on July 3, 2009, 07:51:25 am

bollocks, forgot to wacth this last night

I might just give up for now and download them when the series finishes.

you can watch it on iplayer Phil

Party Phil · « **Reply #15 on:** July 3, 2009, 07:58:50 am »

Quote from: The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society on July 3, 2009, 07:53:37 am

you can watch it on iplayer Phil

I can't get iplayer here

Buck Pete · « **Reply #16 on:** July 3, 2009, 09:44:38 am »

When you do eventually watch it Phil you will NEVER enjoy sausages again.

I was a bit dubious about Dawn French being cast, but i think she is pretty dam good in this.

Favorite program on TV at the moment.

fudge · « **Reply #17 on:** July 3, 2009, 09:45:24 am »

Dawn French is undoubtedly one of the highlights,

i'm absolutely loving the series

cheapskate · « **Reply #18 on:** July 3, 2009, 09:48:23 am »

This has been great... cue people repeating "mum, i did a bad murder" all over the place.

shambles · « **Reply #19 on:** July 3, 2009, 05:48:14 pm »

Quote from: Party Phil on July 3, 2009, 07:58:50 am

I can't get iplayer here

Phil do you know how to use torrents? It's up on some torrent sites, how I've had to get it.

Party Phil · « **Reply #20 on:** July 3, 2009, 06:16:23 pm »

Quote from: shambles on July 3, 2009, 05:48:14 pm

Phil do you know how to use torrents? It's up on some torrent sites, how I've had to get it.

yeah, I'll get on it once the series finishes. I like to watch TV series all in one or two sittings anyway.

Derzyjudek · « **Reply #21 on:** July 9, 2009, 10:39:16 pm »

This has been a very good series but that episode just on was an absolute classic,some great lines and the cuckoo clock bit had me in tears.

fudge · « **Reply #22 on:** July 9, 2009, 10:40:29 pm »

A freudian Clit !

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #23 on:** July 9, 2009, 10:41:49 pm »

Massive references to my favourite all time Hitchcock film 'Rope'

cornelius · « **Reply #24 on:** July 9, 2009, 10:54:10 pm »

Brilliant again.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #25 on:** July 9, 2009, 11:30:19 pm »

That was a superb half hour of comedy

LFCfan4Life · « **Reply #26 on:** July 9, 2009, 11:33:06 pm »

i really think this is a brilliant TV program

the BBc should start making more than 6 eps a series this needs at least 12

JonnyCigarettes® · « **Reply #27 on:** July 10, 2009, 12:20:56 am »

Nice to see Mark Gatiss.

Was weird not having him there at all.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #28 on:** July 11, 2009, 11:09:15 pm »

"CSI would have a field day with your pubes David"

"I think the Killer had a Vendetta"
"Ahhhhh, so he likes Ice Cream"

Great to see Mark Gatiss. Cant wait for next week.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #29 on:** July 11, 2009, 11:12:00 pm »

Quote from: LFCfan4Life on July 9, 2009, 11:33:06 pm

i really think this is a brilliant TV program

the BBc should start making more than 6 eps a series this needs at least 12

Ah shit, only 6 episodes. Four down already and it feels like they've barely scratched the surface.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #30 on:** July 11, 2009, 11:14:55 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on July 11, 2009, 11:12:00 pm

Ah shit, only 6 episodes. Four down already and it feels like they've barely scratched the surface.

Actually, there are 7 Episodes.

I feel Thursdays was an extra to be honest because it didnt really advance the story or plot but it was very very funny.

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #31 on:** July 11, 2009, 11:17:19 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on July 11, 2009, 11:12:00 pm

Ah shit, only 6 episodes. Four down already and it feels like they've barely scratched the surface.

Are you sure there's only 6 episodes? Thursdays was all about David. So I'd imagine each of the other characters will get their own dedicated episode, so that's Dawn French, The Blind fella with the toys, Mr Jelly/Jolly and the psychic dwarf plus they'll have to tie-up whose blackmailing them all. So that's another 4 episodes surely?

If that's not the case then I don't think it'll be concluded this series and there'll be a second.

JonnyCigarettes® · « **Reply #32 on:** July 12, 2009, 06:07:47 pm »

Superman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4GTP_vPGd8

Djibriliant · « **Reply #33 on:** July 12, 2009, 07:00:00 pm »

Go for a wee, I'm not having your pants steaming in the car

paulybell · « **Reply #34 on:** July 12, 2009, 07:26:18 pm »

Quote from: JonnyCigarettes® on July 12, 2009, 06:07:47 pm

Superman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4GTP_vPGd8

Read on another site that Dennis Nilsen used to listen to Oh Superman by Laurie Anderson...very clever if true.

ollick · « **Reply #35 on:** July 13, 2009, 12:21:52 pm »

Freddie Fruitcake!

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #36 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:33:59 pm »

best line of the series

"we can't all just sit here playing happy families"

simple but brilliant.

Djibriliant · « **Reply #37 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:38:36 pm »

I hope Tealeaf is bluffing, poor Mr Lomax.

skidz73 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:14:33 pm »

Ooooh Shearsmith and Pemberton...

I bet they're even better than Horne and Cordon...

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #39 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:21:00 pm »

Quote from: skidz73 on July 16, 2009, 11:14:33 pm

Ooooh Shearsmith and Pemberton...

I bet they're even better than Horne and Cordon...

That wouldn't be hard. To be honest I thought Jeremy Dyson was the real genius behind L.O.G but this has been that good it's surprised me, that other thing Reece Shearsmith was in were he played a doctor was a bit shit and I feared for this on the basis of that but it's proved me wrong, and it's insulting to compare them to those talentless unfunny twats*

* in my defence I've never seen Gavin and Stacey