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Peep Show - Series 4
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Thought I'd start a thread for the 4th series. 
And here's a nice little interview with the writers:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguide/features/story/0,,2050774,00.html
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ginger Jesus said:
Huge fan of Peep Show, looking forward to it. I am a little concerned though as I felt the standard dropped (only ever so slightly) In the 3rd series, so hoping that doesn't continue.
Having said that, maybe the standard didn't drop that much, and perhaps I was just obsessed with Peeps 1 and 2. I always thought they'd be difficult to top.
"Come on Superhans, lets get you some crack"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I was happy to find that I didn't think the standard dropped at all. So I'm happy for them to keep making it. For 10 series, if possible.
I don't like how everyone just accepts this 'ending it on a high' thing. Nonsense. Just keep writing them well, you lazy buggers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ginger Jesus said:
The "Sectioning" episode in series 3 was excellent. When Superhans and Jez are trying to get Mark sectioned "He was running round in the hall with his cock out".
I think as well I've watched 1 and 2 over and over again, quoting them like a nerd all the time - So series 3 is gonna need a few watches to catch up I think.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Hee!
I need to watch series 1 again, I still don't think I've seen all of it.
Took me bloody ages to realise how good this show was.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Martin Holmes said:
It's true that Series 3 wasn't as good as Series 1 and 2 but it's still a great show, looking forward to the 4th series, although the series plotline does sound very similair to season 4 of Seinfeld.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Love this show; the best british sitcom of recent times!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Britcom Barry said:
It’s certainly a brilliant show.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
I used to like 1 and 2 better than 3 but on seeing repeats of 3 I'm not sure any more. Which can only be a good thing.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"Should i lick mummy's finger?" hehe
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, redviper said:
Roll on Friday night, I am so looking forward to the new series!, not long to go now!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Looks like another one I've missed out on although I think I may have seen an odd show. It always seemed to clash with something else. Jonathan Ross I think (Sorry). Have they done anything else together?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ditto here David. Never actually caught much of it because it always seems to clash.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ginger Jesus said:
It's worth catching up on. The first 2 series especially are comedy gold. If you don't mind it a bit twisted.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Britcom Barry said:
You can find an interview with the Peep Show boys here
First of 5 pages: -
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a43909/mitchell--webb.html?page=1
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Some of you have missed peep show to watch Jonathan Ross??? Oh dear, oh dear . . .
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Blasphemy.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
"Motherfucker. That's what i laterally am." I've never seen any of the series from the start but i thought tonight was great, had me laughing out many times.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
As good as ever, glad to see it back. I'm glad it's going for a long many series run, good luck to 'em.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
'Floor it!' 'Youre not James Bond' Great, great stuff; still the best around.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Martin Holmes said:
Yeah this was brilliant, cheered me up after the poor Harry & Paul show. Lots of belly laughs, Mark tearing the birds head off, them pretending to snore, "I am James Bond", "A motherfucker, that's what I literally am". Lots of great lines, great show.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ShoePie said:
Yeah great episode, brilliant!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David H said:
Loved series three of Peep Show and thought this was an okay start.
I always have a problem when people who are not series regulars dominate a show as the father did in this one. There was too much of him to be honest. The brother was good, I thought, but that's because you got a taste of what he was like and there wasn't too much of him.
Thought the bit where Sophie came down to 'Happy Birthday' was very amusing, with their expressions and the way the brother was dancing helping enormously.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
Great episode.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, redviper said:
It was Fantastic, true to form, cant wait for next friday 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
It was great! Weird to have the first episode elsewhere though. I missed their rubbish flat.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick Rivers said:
the headless pheasant was magic. first time i've belly laughed for ages. And I bet A & B loved writing a 'meet the parents' episode. great start.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charley said:
bump
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Charley, you really should have been in bed. (But thanks. 
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mike Teavee said:
Great start to series 4! It was kind of odd that last season ended with a getaway episode and this one started off with the boys out of town... too bad Superhans didn't come along again.
I have to figure out a way to see Magicians in the US...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
Thought the second episode was good as well last night. The plot wasn't entirely convincing but some of Mark's and Jeremy's one-liners made up for it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
I enjoyed it but not as much as the 1st episode but i thought Johnson was on top form. Also Mark getting angry is just brilliant.
"I'm getting an angry lapdance."
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David H said:
Caught the third series of this and thought it was excellent, but watched series one and didn't think it was that clever. Not dead impressed with the start so far in this series.
It all seems to be going round in circles. Jez sleeps with Big Suze, Sophie, Johnson sleeps with Big Suze. And the first two episodes where Jez tags along looks a bit contrived. Far too much swearing as well. If it was used sparingly it would sound so much better.
The fact that they're barely in the flat is a mistake IMO.
Do like the guy who plays Gerard though. He was in an advert for crisps a year or so ago, wasn't he? Anyone know his name?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Have they stopped History books?
I'm hoping Big Suze fecks off now. She's boring.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Johnson was great. That lap dance was hilarious.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Has Johnson really changed? Or is it just me.
I'm sure he wasn't that sleazy or cartoonish last series.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Krycek said:
He's always seemed to be a bit of a cartoon to me, very over the top, but I quite like that. I don't remember him being as sleazy though.
That history book quote was so funny, my favourite bit of the episode.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Mine too! Funniest line.
Jeremy was quite sweet in that scene. The whole bit of him trying to be nice to Mark after kissing Sophie was quite touching in a way - he's not usually that guilt ridden.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Walker said:
Enjoyed last night as i always do. What was the last thing that went four series without losing it's greatness?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Quote: Walker @ April 21, 2007, 3:47 PMEnjoyed last night as i always do. What was the last thing that went four series without losing it's greatness?
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Red Dwarf started hitting all the rights notes in series 4, IMO.
Dan
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Walker said:
^ Ah yes. Ace Rimmer. Planet Pool. Curry Monster. A changing blob. That series had everything.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
What a guy.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ginger Jesus said:
Quote: zooo @ April 21, 2007, 2:33 PMHas Johnson really changed? Or is it just me.
I'm sure he wasn't that sleazy or cartoonish last series.
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Johnson has definately changed. It's not only that he's more sleazty, but he speaks differently. I thought it was funny, but felt he'd just changed the way he talked. Marks changed as well. I don't mind swearing in stuff either, in fact I find it funny, but there is too much.
I did find it funny though
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Sophie doesn't sound natural when she swears, not sure if that's on purpose though?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
FUCK MONKEY!
Classic.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Maybe I should use my sauna line . . .
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
"It's like a Sauna in here."
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Walker said:
Shadows of "Fuck Buddy" from Series 1 Ep1 i thought. Though Fuck Monkey sounds more offensive ... slightly.
NANCY IS BACK! I liked Nancy. Glad she has/is replacing Big Suze as the other female character.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
She is a lot better, I agree.
I thought this episode was the best so far.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ajp29 said:
The series is getting better and better. I hope Mark has a break down because hes funniest when hes panicking.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Darren Goldsmith said:
ahhh... the 'sauna' line cracked me up. Brilliant!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
"Oh great, am I going to get an errection now?"
So many fantastic lines in this week's, those writers are fantastic
I love Jeremy's logic and the way he creates his lies in such ludicrous depth. Nancy returning was great as well. A much better episode than the slightly odd one last week.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
I thought, by normal Peep Show standards, that was a really poor episode. Introducing three new characters for the sake of one episode (I assume) is an odd move by the writers and I didn't think it was handled that well at all - they were far too quickly ingratiated with the girls' father and the dead dog situation was a little too implausible to care about or find funny or outrageous.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
I disagree. I thought there were a lot of big laughs in the first half of the episode and even if the second hald didn't quite live up to that, it was still good.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I think they've been getting better. Loved the dog episode. And Mark's stag do only having 2 guests.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Esty said:
Quote: zooo @ May 12, 2007, 1:09 PMI think they've been getting better. Loved the dog episode. And Mark's stag do only having 2 guests.
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I agree. Brilliant episode.
R.I.P., Mummy. (Rest In Pieces)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
Christ, that was Peep Show at it's best. I also loved how easily Sophie's mum just made Mark's 'brilliant' excuse seem as pathetic as it really was, seeing through his facade in a second. I thought the strangely touching Mark-Jeremy dynamic was fantastic and it made for an almost uplifting end to the series, despite the awful, cringeworthy sequence of events. Has is it definitely been commissioned for more series?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David H said:
First episode iffy with the father in law having too much to do. Brother's dance was the highlight. Second episode I thought was pretty poor. Too much Johnson, though Gerrard was good. 3-5 were good to brilliant with a good finish tonight in ep 6.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ShoePie said:
I have nothing remotely negative to say about any of the episodes, they were all brilliant! This series really milked the big awful cringe worthy moments more than any other series I think. Bring on 5!!! (I hope)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick Rivers said:
Good finish, but Mark pulling the pheasant's head off in episode one is my series highlight. In fact it's a 'sitcom' highlight full stop.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Darren Goldsmith said:
The scene up in the church gallery, last night, was hilarious!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Excellent. I found it sweet when Mark & jez got in the car and drove off, they'll be together forever. lol
"Why couldn't have you have said you fucked her."
"How many missed calls have you got?
28.
Bullshit! 73!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
This was great, long live Peep Show.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Walker said:
Last night was excellent. Peep Show once again solidifies a great series with a great ending. All hail Mitchell & Webb.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
And we have that film soon as well, whatever its called, Magicians?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
It came out yesterday. Hasn't had the most positive reviews though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Retinend @ May 18, 2007, 11:49 PMHas is it definitely been commissioned for more series?
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Yep, one more at least.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
That was a great last episode, the bit where hes pissing himself had me with tears in my eyes I was laughing so much!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
I missed it again because there really was a classic Jonathan Ross - probably the best for ages.
A yank model called someone Dickenson. She was b-rilliant...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
She was fucking nuts!!!!!!!
I watched for Izzard, I stayed for her!
It's very rare treat to see Jonathan speechless.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Darren Goldsmith said:
The bit where she came back out, while Webber and Barrowman were being interviewed was hilarious! Jonathan shouted 'Run!'
Brilliant.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: David Chapman @ May 20, 2007, 12:51 AMI missed it again because there really was a classic Jonathan Ross - probably the best for ages.
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Yeah - last Friday's chat was a good one wasn't it. Things got more and more out of control as the show proceeded - very funny.
Incidently if you do want to see Peep Show David (it was a great episode) then it's repeated on E4 Tuesday and Wednesday and C4 on Thursday (or you can download it for free via 4oD).
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Retinend said:
According to my TV guide the film is pretty poor, I didn't think the trailers looked very promising either. I get the feeling that they're very good with a tight script but when it comes to their own material they're just adequate.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
The writers of Peep Show wrote Magicians as well. Not Mitchell and Webb.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Esty said:
I saw Magicians on Monday. It's not bad, but isn't a patch on Peep Show. Great cast, though, and some good performances despite the largely uninspiring storyline. Jessica Stevenson's comedy dance alone is worth the admission price!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I believe she isn't known as Jessica Stevenson anymore but now likes to be called, Boss Hog.
I love Jessica.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, hotzappa11 said:
Quote: Esty @ June 2, 2007, 5:54 PMI saw Magicians on Monday. It's not bad, but isn't a patch on Peep Show. Great cast, though, and some good performances despite the largely uninspiring storyline. Jessica Stevenson's comedy dance alone is worth the admission price!
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It's Jessica Hynes now. We have correct people or she beats us, which isn't that bad.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I call her Jessica Stevenson Hynes. Despite her apparent wishes.
Just like I do to my married friends.
How annoying am I.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I'm going to have to cross out her name on my Spaced DVD's and change them now.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charley said:
I love this show. Just tought i would pop in & say.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, danield1000 said:
This is my favourite sitcom thats still running.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I feel there's not that many to choose from, so I'll agree.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Fantasy Bazaar said:
Peep Show is one of my favourite shows at the moment, but I'm not that crazy about the 4th series. 1st series is probably the best. "Do you wanna taste my steel?!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well, I finally got around to watching series four tonight. By far my favourite to date. Episode one was probably the best, with notable mention to the last. I don't think I actually laughed out loud to the previous three series', but found myself doing so on a number of occasions here. Highly enjoyable.
However. Whilst I like Peep Show, I don't love it. It's very well executed, very funny at times, and is indeed entertaining, there's just nothing I can really identify with; it just doesn't grip me. Apart from a handful of moments with Mark (again, probably all in the fourth series), I've not sympathised with any of the characters, or even felt anything for them at all. I find it all too often to be just that bit too exaggerated, breaking the suspension of disbelief. Because of the programme's presentation as true-to-life (much through the POV filming) there's a certain realism which I expect, and it's just being pushed that bit too far to retain the needed 'credibility'.
So it's good. It can be very funny, rather entertaining, and I'll be catching up with series 5 shortly. But I can't see it entering my 'favourites' list at any point soon.