Author Topic: The Thick of It (Read 68466 times)

filopastry · « **Reply #160 on:** December 9, 2009, 09:20:17 pm »

Really is a brilliant, brilliant show, surprised there aren't more fans on here to be honest

GinKop · « **Reply #161 on:** December 9, 2009, 11:38:50 pm »

Quote from: filopastry on December 9, 2009, 09:20:17 pm

Really is a brilliant, brilliant show, surprised there aren't more fans on here to be honest

I like the fact it isn't mainstream with every one going on about it, but like you say, given it's pure quality scripting it does surprise me too.

Paul JH · « **Reply #162 on:** December 10, 2009, 12:42:55 am »

Quote from: GinKop on December 9, 2009, 11:38:50 pm

I like the fact it isn't mainstream with every one going on about it, but like you say, given it's pure quality scripting it does surprise me too.

Sadly, even in comedy, people see 'politics' and give things a wide berth, even when they are the funniest thing on TV for years...
Loved it when Malcolm said the budget would be leaked on Twitter by "fucking Ryan Giggs"

Paul JH · « **Reply #163 on:** December 10, 2009, 12:46:56 am »

Quote from: Okkervil on December 8, 2009, 08:43:26 pm

Watched In the Loop for the first time the other day. Class! That scene with Gandolfini and Capaldi at the bar is just epic.

Loved the meeting with the War Committee.

"Oh look, it's the fucking vice president ... give him a drink of milk"
"I just came from a meeting with a fucking 12 year old ... I almost tripped over his umbilical chord..."

underscore · « **Reply #164 on:** December 10, 2009, 04:29:00 pm »

Quote from: Paul JH on December 10, 2009, 12:46:56 am

Loved the meeting with the War Committee.

"Oh look, it's the fucking vice president ... give him a drink of milk"
"I just came from a meeting with a fucking 12 year old ... I almost tripped over his umbilical chord..."

And the look on the American guy's face when Malcolm points out to him, he's not English.
Brilliant!

Edit - I'm finding hard not to write 'brilliant' after each time I post in this thread.

The Thick of It really is brilliant!

Roblaar · « **Reply #165 on:** December 11, 2009, 01:06:49 pm »

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2009/dec/11/the-thick-of-it-best-of?showallcomments=true#comment-51

Alan_X · « **Reply #166 on:** December 12, 2009, 12:16:04 pm »

Episode 8 this evening. Don't miss it.

killer-heels · « **Reply #167 on:** December 12, 2009, 12:23:16 pm »

Just saw episode 7, amazing as usual.

Can't wait for the finale!

saoirse08 · « **Reply #168 on:** December 12, 2009, 01:44:25 pm »

"you look like Dot Cotton, licking piss of a nettle"

killer-heels · « **Reply #169 on:** December 12, 2009, 08:32:35 pm »

What are the chances of Malcolm joining the opposition?

He seemed quite on par with Stewart in one of the episodes, but that may have just been due to the calm after their brief truce.

Mouth · « **Reply #170 on:** December 12, 2009, 09:31:10 pm »

It should win all the awards going tonight on the comedy awards.

Ray K · « **Reply #171 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:02:42 pm »

Oh it will, and Peter Capaldi will win every award going.

But considering he already has an Oscar I don't think he'll be that bothered.

fudge · « **Reply #172 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:36:39 pm »

Fly my pretty's fly

fudge · « **Reply #173 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:39:43 pm »

lets set fire to tears

Bootle · « **Reply #174 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:41:46 pm »

Quote from: fudge on December 12, 2009, 10:39:43 pm

lets set fire to tears

Best line in the episode, fantastic.

ds2190 · « **Reply #175 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:42:16 pm »

Fucking gutted that the series is over. I've only watched this series but i've loved it. Are there any similar shows worth watching?

Alan_X · « **Reply #176 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:43:04 pm »

Quote from: ds2190 on December 12, 2009, 10:42:16 pm

Fucking gutted that the series is over. I've only watched this series but i've loved it. Are there any similar shows worth watching?

no...

Bootle · « **Reply #177 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:43:17 pm »

Quote from: ds2190 on December 12, 2009, 10:42:16 pm

Fucking gutted that the series is over. I've only watched this series but i've loved it. Are there any similar shows worth watching?

Now? Not in my opinion. If you haven't seen it, you should watch Larry Sanders.

killer-heels · « **Reply #178 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:43:37 pm »

Quote from: ds2190 on December 12, 2009, 10:42:16 pm

Fucking gutted that the series is over. I've only watched this series but i've loved it. Are there any similar shows worth watching?

Well alongside 'The Wire', its the best show ever imo. So good luck trying to find something as good.

David Haig is amazing.

Alan_X · « **Reply #179 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:45:26 pm »

I need to see it again - how long before it's on iPlayer?...

Ray K · « **Reply #180 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:46:18 pm »

Pick up a fucking weapon and twat the fuckery out of them.

Bloody marvellous. Going to watch the mancs lose and then watch it again.

killer-heels · « **Reply #181 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:47:12 pm »

Quote from: Alan_F on December 12, 2009, 10:45:26 pm

I need to see it again - how long before it's on iPlayer?...

There is some extra stuff right now on the red button on BBC 2. Behind the scenes of the final episode with the cast and director.

Alan_X · « **Reply #182 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:54:02 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on December 12, 2009, 10:47:12 pm

There is some extra stuff right now on the red button on BBC 2. Behind the scenes of the final episode with the cast and director.

Thanks - I'm watching online so I'll have to catch it later.

Alan_X · « **Reply #183 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:09:28 pm »

Watching it again... Some great lines in this one:

Nicola Murray... I'm the girl in the corner with the pint of cider and blackcurrant and the dodgy eye...

Julius: Do you know which hat I'm wearing?

Malcolm: is it your baldy swimming cap?...

Malcolm: I'm doing a television programme... You know Civilization with Kenneth Clarke?... it's like that only with more quim...

Malcolm: ... I despise Steve Fleming... almost as much as James May must despise himself...

Malcolm: Sam!... no pissy biscuits...

Okkervil · « **Reply #184 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:19:17 pm »

Great episode again!

Ray K · « **Reply #185 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:19:53 pm »

Malcolm greeting Ollie as 'Fuckbob Shitpants'.

Glen wondering after Malcolm offers to make tea 'Is he dying or something?'

ds2190 · « **Reply #186 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:29:17 pm »

Quote from: Bootle on December 12, 2009, 10:43:17 pm

Now? Not in my opinion. If you haven't seen it, you should watch Larry Sanders.

Quote from: killer_heels on December 12, 2009, 10:43:37 pm

Well alongside 'The Wire', its the best show ever imo. So good luck trying to find something as good.

David Haig is amazing.

Not seen The Wire so i'll see if I can check that out.

Is it worth watching the first two series of The Thick of It? Or is the story continuous?

Also, would you recommend the West Wing?

Ray K · « **Reply #187 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:31:38 pm »

Quote from: ds2190 on December 12, 2009, 11:29:17 pm

Not seen The Wire so i'll see if I can check that out.

Is it worth watching the first two series of The Thick of It? Or is the story continuous?

Also, would you recommend the West Wing?

If you havent seen the Wire, the 1st 2 series of the thick of it, or the west wing, take a week off work and watch at least 12 hours a day until you catch up. You have a perfect opportunity over christmas.

And I'm not joking in the least.

Bootle · « **Reply #188 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:34:49 pm »

Quote from: ds2190 on December 12, 2009, 11:29:17 pm

Not seen The Wire so i'll see if I can check that out.

Is it worth watching the first two series of The Thick of It? Or is the story continuous?

Also, would you recommend the West Wing?

Never seen either. I do fancy The West Wing thoughh, but think the shows plot is linear so want to see them all from the start. I'm rubbish at catching onto shows, which is why I'm still on the Sopranos.

ds2190 · « **Reply #189 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:42:03 pm »

Quote from: rk8386 on December 12, 2009, 11:31:38 pm

If you havent seen the Wire, the 1st 2 series of the thick of it, or the west wing, take a week off work and watch at least 12 hours a day until you catch up. You have a perfect opportunity over christmas.

And I'm not joking in the least.

Quote from: Bootle on December 12, 2009, 11:34:49 pm

Never seen either. I do fancy The West Wing thoughh, but think the shows plot is linear so want to see them all from the start. I'm rubbish at catching onto shows, which is why I'm still on the Sopranos.

I'm probably going to get the West Wing box set for xmas - I think its about £45 which seems reasonable for so much TV! I'll get on to the rest when I can.

As for the week off work, I wish

MadErik · « **Reply #190 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:51:33 pm »

When Ollie told Malcolm about Nicola's job at Yale:
Malcolm: "The key people?"

Filler. · « **Reply #191 on:** December 12, 2009, 11:55:58 pm »

The end of The Think Of It!

NOOOOOOOO!

It's been breathless stuff again - writing that's at the very top of the game, and the acting just pin-point brilliant. Gonna have to make sure I get the DVD of it and watch it all again - start to finish. Peerless stuff.

Mouth · « **Reply #192 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:03:19 am »

Download available http://newscenefiles.net/tv/xvid/the_thick_of_it-3x08-hdtv_xvid-fov/

royhendo · « **Reply #193 on:** December 13, 2009, 07:23:35 am »

Did anyone else think it was a little less tight than usual last night?

It seemed spread over a few weeks rather than your usual few hours. Still some classics though. Rebecca Front and Bernard from FWAAF ("harder than a sailor's wang on shore leave") was pretty intense - he keeps invading her space, she keeps backing off subtly, until he oversteps the mark with the "potty mouth" comment. Quality acting eh?

Alan_X · « **Reply #194 on:** December 13, 2009, 10:35:26 am »

Roy, I think it was a result of the looming election. The show had to set itself up for whatever outcome (apart from a Lib Dem win) that we choose in the polls. Personally I can't think of a better reason to vote Labour than to keep Malcolm front stage.

I also think that Nicola is a fantastic foil for him. She's become one of the best female characters on TV and the little double act when he tempted her with the Foreign Office was superb.

So many great moments in that episode. I might just watch it again...

killer-heels · « **Reply #195 on:** December 13, 2009, 10:38:03 am »

I like the way he left the BBC after they tried to get him to do a reality TV show with Brian Keenan (who?) and Kerry Katona.

He has set the bar for swift, efficient interview getaways.

Alan_X · « **Reply #196 on:** December 13, 2009, 10:46:55 am »

Quote from: killer_heels on December 13, 2009, 10:38:03 am

I like the way he left the BBC after they tried to get him to do a reality TV show with Brian Keenan (who?) and Kerry Katona.

He has set the bar for swift, efficient interview getaways.

He was a hostage in Lebanon for four years. Brilliant juxtaposition of him and Kerry Katona...

John_P · « **Reply #197 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:21:18 pm »

When he told Nicola the job he envisioned for her at the foreign office was as a cleaner. Genius.

Paul JH · « **Reply #198 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:30:19 pm »

Thought it was great when he said "I'll just pass you onto Nicola, she's got something she wants to tell you' and when he did, there was no-one on the phone.
"I already told them"

Mouth · « **Reply #199 on:** December 13, 2009, 06:32:25 pm »

Cant wait for the next series!! Brilliant ending, loved Tom Hollander showing up as the fucker!!

I suspect there will be a couple of specials to coincide with the coming election. I like Iannucci's idea of exploring how government works during an election campaign. It will be fun to see how Tucker deals with the full on 24/7 media blitz of an election campaign. Oh and the Dan Miller situation, cant wait to see how that develops, I'm surprised they didnt have Tucker joining Miller and running the show there, but then that would of been a bit obvious, I daresay Jamie will show up again next series as well.

Can we get Tucker in to give halftime talks?

Author Topic: The Thick of It (Read 68466 times)

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