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Harry Hill's TV Burp!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Really enjoyed this and can't wait for the new series. Charlie Brooker's has been less impressive with every new one, but this is still great, probably because he sticks to the clips.
Love it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Rustle T Davis said:
Oh bugger... was it on tonight? 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Last night.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
I thought it was really good.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, johnny roulette said:
i just can't watch harry hill. i find him really unfunny. i always think i should find him funny though. i turne3d this one off when he was playing some music on a zip.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: johnny roulette @ December 26, 2007, 8:23 PMi just can't watch harry hill. i find him really unfunny. i always think i should find him funny though. i turne3d this one off when he was playing some music on a zip.
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That did go on a bit.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
He should of zipped it up, rather then let it fly.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
Very funny show.
The quality will always be a little bit inconsistent as they're relying on clips but Shane Macgowan was great at the end.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: Nick @ December 27, 2007, 10:26 AMVery funny show.
The quality will always be a little bit inconsistent as they're relying on clips but Shane Macgowan was great at the end.
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I'm sure Aaron would have enjoyed that because it's such a great song.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Harry Hill's TV Burp starts its new run tomorrow. I thought I'd mention it as I guess I'm not the only one who almost misses it each week what with its early time-slot (6:30pm this series).
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Magnus D said:
I enjoyed this episode as much as I always enjoy TV Burp: a lot.
Is it just me, or does Harry interject himself into scenes a lot more than he used to. It seemed like every second joke was him interacting with someone in a show, e.g. phoning up the bald bloke on Eastenders (I don't watch it), pretending to be the stalker, etc). Not that I'm complaining as I enjoy Harry doing that. The ending was a little dissapointing and brief though, and the TV Highlight Of The Year wasn't that great. But a good opening show overall.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I thought it was a good show. Although I'm still reeling from seeing Shane Mcgowan on the Christmas edition. How is that man still alive after all he's done to his liver?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Martin Holmes said:
Thought the new episode started off a little slow, but the second half was brilliant. All the Coronation Street and Emmerdale stuff was great. 
Good to have TV Burp back.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I always look forward to this show. Great concept!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, earman2009 said:
Always a highlight in my book and great fun to watch. 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
A reivew of Harry Hill in general is in The Guardian today.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv_and_radio/story/0,,2241956,00.html
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
I thought this weekends show was particularly good. Its always a good watch, but every few episodes Harry produces an absolute gem of an episode!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jessie said:
"Cataracts?!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
"Cararacts?!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Yea I was completely laughing on the floor with the cataracts segment.
I mean pretty much every ITV1 show was involved lol.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
"Cataracts?!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ShoePie said:
I only saw the end, the free running bit from the Bill was hilarious!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jessie said:
*ring ring, ring ring* "Hello? ....... Cataracts?!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
His massive eye really scares me now. I can't watch Corrie anymore.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Matthew Stott said:
Quote: zooo @ January 21, 2008, 6:04 PM
His massive eye really scares me now.
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Boggles eye:
"beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
Keep bloody missing it.
Damn you ITV for making your schedules this way!!!!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ January 21, 2008, 1:30 PMYea I was completely laughing on the floor with the cataracts segment.
I mean pretty much every ITV1 show was involved lol.
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I was seriously impressed by that bit... organising all those shows to record some VT for it was no mean feat!
Quote: Seefacts @ January 21, 2008, 8:05 PMKeep bloody missing it.
Damn you ITV for making your schedules this way!!!!
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I'm the same - always forgetting its on (it's too early!). Thankfully ITV are starting to finally treat the show as the hit it is, thus we do get repeats.
As a result you can also see it...
Monday on ITV2 (at 10pm)
Tuesday on ITV1 (at 10:35pm)
Friday on ITV2 (at 12:35 in the afternoon)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
It's amazing how Harry Hill seems to see things the usual tv watcher don't see.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
And his crew of spotters!
He doesn't do it all himself. I wonder how many there are...?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Wouldn't that be a great job though. "Can you watch ITV all day please and point out any bits that look a bit shit".
TV Burp is great.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charley said:
Harry Hill is a fucking ugly looking cunt. He aint funny & he is pervy looking. I would not even consider leaving my friend's boyfriend's, aunt's uncle's friends', sister's brother's aunt's, friends' mother's cat, with him.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
ooooook
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I'd do him.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Griff @ January 21, 2008, 10:39 PMWouldn't that be a great job though. "Can you watch ITV all day please and point out any bits that look a bit shit".
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I would love that job! This show really is the master at taking the most obscure thing and getting some comedy out of it. Even a single word spoken by an actor can be turned successfully into 60 seconds of comedy on TV Burp. Impressive stuff considering some sitcoms and sketch shows use 100 times more words but dont manage a single joke in 30 minutes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Griff @ January 21, 2008, 10:39 PMWouldn't that be a great job though. "Can you watch ITV all day please and point out any bits that look a bit shit".
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I'd sit and enjoy stuff too much to properly look at it like that. Proper telly addict.
Quote: zooo @ January 21, 2008, 10:46 PMI'd do him.
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For some strange reason, I'm not surprised.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
Quote: zooo @ January 21, 2008, 10:36 PMAnd his crew of spotters!
He doesn't do it all himself. I wonder how many there are...?
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There are about half a dozen I think. Including former 'page 3 stunner' Gayle Tuesday.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Oh wow. I'd forgotten she existed.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
One of the ones with fake baps?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
She was a comedy character.
Can't remember who played her...?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Brenda Gilhooly
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, chipolata said:
This continues to be a masterclass in great comedy, all the more amazing for being on ITV1.
Quote: Charley @ January 21, 2008, 10:42 PMHarry Hill is a fucking ugly looking cunt. He aint funny & he is pervy looking. I would not even consider leaving my friend's boyfriend's, aunt's uncle's friends', sister's brother's aunt's, friends' mother's cat, with him.
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I suppose you can't froth at the mouth about Chris Langham forever, so now you have to pick on people who look a bit weird. You might want to think about getting a job as a News of the World columnist.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mick Green said:
Paul Hawksby (presents the afternoon show on Talk Sport with Andy Jacobs) is also part of Hill's writing team.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4qxYhji_sd4
Just in case anybody missed the cataracts sketch.
Hilarious.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Cataracts?!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tuumble said:
I saw Greg Proops perform at the Edinburgh Festival in about '96 and Harry Hill was there. He sat in the seat immediately behind me no doubt wanting to look at the back of a balding head that had some hair. 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, chipolata said:
I was amused to find that Harry Hill's skit on Vera's coffin actually garnered some complaints from people who apparently think it's tasteless to mock the funeral of a made up character.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Harry rules, I once went to watch TV Burp filmed.
He did his own warm up, and chatted with the audience.
He even spoke to me to acknowledge we both had glasses, it was like being knighted.
The show is very funny, and the reductionist style of humour is rare, surreal and fantastic.
Unbelievably it's better than his old channel 4 show thta was also fab.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Perry Nium said:
Without a shadow of a doubt the funniest thing on telly at the moment. Nothing beats it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Perry Nium @ February 9, 2008, 7:43 PMNothing beats it.
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There's only one way to find out...
FIGHT!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Ear cataracts.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, puffinpol said:
Steve looking for Amy
Jamie's rap
Brilliant!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 1, 2008, 6:55 PMEar cataracts.
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Noel Fielding and Ricky Gervais!
Ace.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 1, 2008, 6:55 PMEar cataracts.
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Ear cataracts?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 1, 2008, 6:55 PMEar cataracts.
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Sounds like someone calling a blind dog... "'ere Cataracts! 'ere Cataracts!"
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: Ian Wolf @ March 1, 2008, 8:11 PMSounds like someone calling a blind dog... "'ere Cataracts! 'ere Cataracts!"
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Don't be stupid. Blind dogs have Dogaracts.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Quote: David Chapman @ March 1, 2008, 8:29 PMDon't be stupid. Blind dogs have Dogaracts.
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Alright, a blind cat then.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Excellent show this week.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Yea it might just have been the best tv burp yet.
It was so clever getting all those stars to say ear cataracts.
Even Ricky Gervais and we all know he don't need the money.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
I missed the first 10 minutes. What did I miss?
Don't say the first 10 fucking minutes !
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, puffinpol said:
The preliminary first third
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: puffinpol @ March 1, 2008, 8:43 PMThe preliminary first third
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Thank you - most helpful!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Agree with all the comments in praise of Harry. He's truly a really great performer who appeals to everyone, which is a rarity. The weird thing is he's had it for a long time. I went to the same medical school as Harry (a good few years below him) and used to write and perform in the yearly revue. These had been videoed for years and so I saw Harry performing his very early stand-up work. What is remarkable is how as a younger man he nailed his style of comedy really early on and stuck with it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Wow!
Did he wear the same clothes?..
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
He was certainly experimenting with the look. Harry's not the only comedian to come out of St George's Hospital Medical School, just the most famous. Another doing very well on the circuit is a mate of mine (iF Comedy Award nominated)Paul Sinha, who certainly makes more from stand-up than medicine. If you get a chance to see Paul I'd highly recommend it - consistently funny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I've seen him on telly!
He's good.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
And he's a lovely bloke to boot - a very good man to have on your quiz team as well. I'm still waiting for them to have him on HIGNFY - I can't remember the last time they had a gay Bengali GP on there.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Can't say I've seen or heard of him, but I'm sure you've just raised zooo's attention and interest further.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charley said:
Harry Hill scares the shit out of me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Aw!!
He's lovely!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ March 2, 2008, 1:38 PMHe was certainly experimenting with the look. Harry's not the only comedian to come out of St George's Hospital Medical School, just the most famous.
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Both of my kids came out of there. Well they were born there.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: Charley @ March 2, 2008, 5:20 PMHarry Hill scares the shit out of me.
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You might scare him aswell lol.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: Charley @ March 2, 2008, 5:20 PMHarry Hill scares the shit out of me.
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So you're never constipated then.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charisma said:
Harry Hill's TV Burp is one of the best programmes on tele. Some of the things they spot are amazing!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
But it can also be one of the most dire. Sometimes he REALLY stretches to find something 'funny', and it just doesn't work. I don't think I laughed once at the episode last weekend, for example.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I admit, you can tell when they're filling, but still it's very rare I seen a dud episode.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: Aaron @ March 3, 2008, 1:06 PMBut it can also be one of the most dire. Sometimes he REALLY stretches to find something 'funny', and it just doesn't work. I don't think I laughed once at the episode last weekend, for example.
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But with all due respect maybe that says something more about you than the programme.
I watch it each week with my dad and my dad pretty much hates modern comedy yet laughs his head off at Harry Hill.
And i've never seen a bad episode yet.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Maybe, maybe. It just seems so forced at times. Really clutching at straws. Most of the time it's generally noticing how ridiculous shows are, or scenes (particularly in isolation), and highlighting that. But sometimes, it really seems like he's struggling so much that he has to invent extra stuff. (Which he does anyway of course, but moreso, and on a different level.)
Maybe I'm just too much of a telly addict (now that was a good show). 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
It sounds like Harry's humour just isn't for you Aaron. I actually think the fact they often find the most small and obscure thing to focus on is what makes it great.
I agree with the earlier sentiments, last Saturday's episode was certainly one of, if not the, best yet.
They certainly put a lot of effort in - the Ricky Gervais et al montage must have taken a lot of organisation (especially as some of the shows were not even on ITV).
Anyway, as they'd say if this was an advert: "7 million viewers can't be wrong".
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
I was going to say last weekend was the best one so far. I forgot about Ricky's appearance - that was hilarious. A lot of it is very subtle and minute, but I love that too. The Jamie Oliver start to the show was great - his impression of a microwave dinner LOL!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Noel! Noel was on it! Noel!
Noel!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Haha, he was indeed. Ear Cataracts??
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I really should watch that ep then!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: zooo @ March 3, 2008, 9:02 PMNoel! Noel was on it! Noel!
Noel!
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Yea always great to see Noel Edmonds lol.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I actually would have been happy with either!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: zooo @ March 3, 2008, 9:38 PMI actually would have been happy with either!
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Damn my sarcastic comment backfired on me haha.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
That'll learn ya.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
You realize Harry Hill's TV burp is the only decent comedy ITV has produced in years.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ March 3, 2008, 9:55 PMYou realizeise Harry Hill's TV burp is the only decent comedy ITV has produced in years.
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