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Empty (BBC2 Sitcom)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Here's a thread to discuss Empty - the new sitcom starring Gregor Fisher which starts on BBC Two not this Thursday but the one after (28th Feb).
Our guide to the show is here
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, chipolata said:
The previews of this show are terrible so I'm not overly hopeful.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew22k said:
another sitcom by rab from consolevania and vG. can't wait 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Another whimsical comedy on BBC Thursdays Are Funny - just what we were waiting for.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I rather enjoyed it. A few laugh out louds, good characters, and crucially accents not too thick. Nice programme. 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, chipolata said:
No no no no no. It didn't work for me at all and I found myself turning over and watching Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles after ten minutes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
I liked it. It wasn't side-splittingly funny that's for sure but it benefited from having 2 fine actors, engaging characters and quite a nice gentle tone. I will watch it next week and am interested to see how it develops.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew22k said:
It was really funny and upbeat.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ray Dawson said:
I think the jury is still out on this one.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cherzo said:
Wasn't too bad at all, hoping it will get better with each episode tho.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, swerytd said:
I liked it too. Thought it was entertaining.
Dan
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Starscream said:
I couldn't watch all of it. I got bored. There's not enough in it. You could say it was...... empty!!
Ba boom tish!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Aaron @ February 29, 2008, 9:10 AMI rather enjoyed it. A few laugh out louds, good characters, and crucially accents not too thick. Nice programme.
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I didn't watch it, cos I assumed I wouldn't be able to understand him.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Aw, I could have 'supplied' you with a copy if you'd said.
(Of course, there's always iPlayer.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ContainsNuts said:
Didn't impress me too much. Some good lines but, from a writers point of view, I can't believe they got away with so much exposition at the beginning: "So tell me why you do this job", "well, I've told you before but I'll just repeat it again." That was one of the first things you are told not to do. It just didn't get me interested in the characters, and there didn't seem to be a plot.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, bighead65 said:
just finished watching empty, sorry really wanted to enjoy but found it very disappointing, wont give up on it yet though characters might grow on me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Wasn't so fond of this week's episode. Wasn't watching properly though. Still entertaining, even if it's going at a slow pace.
Aaron approves.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: Aaron @ March 6, 2008, 10:57 PMWasn't watching properly though.
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That's the trouble with this thing!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Indeed, indeed. 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Rockabilly said:
I want to like it, but there is just something missing.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Nick said:
I enjoyed it again. A big part of that is down to the actors I'm sure but I also like the gentle, meandering style of the show.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cherzo said:
Enjoyed it again too, actually thought it was better than last weeks
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew22k said:
was funny not as good as last week, super bario was good lol.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Cherzo said:
Thought last nights episode was the best of the series, the rap at the end was very funny
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, catskillz said:
I've now seen the first and the third episodes. I missed the second episode, so can someone tell me what happened in it?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew22k said:
3rd episode last night was brilliant didnt expect it to be as funny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
I am enjoying this show the only problem for me is that it collides with the big bang thing which I also like. otherwise it is a funny and entertaining show.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
The Big Bang Theory is repeated numerous times through the week of course - and there is 4+1.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, DCExile said:
I caught up on this series tonight. To me the writing was let down by some terrible, over-the-top acting.
If the script had been left to carry the show it would have worked out, but instead Gregor Fisher and Billy Boyd hammed it up so much it was hard to watch.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew22k said:
yea the writing is the best part about the series
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew22k said:
tonights episode was halarious
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Again, yeah, good stuff. Nice gentle comedy for me, but not the typical 'gentle' studio fare. Thing. Yeah, anyway. I like it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Perry Nium said:
I think I've worked out the problem with this show - for me, anyway. The pace and rhythm of the script would far better suit a studio audience. For me the dialogue just isn't naturalistic enough to carry a laughter-free show. That's what's missing in my opinion. WE're getting typical feed-line / punchline type gags that you'd naturally expect to hear in a live studio audience situation, only with no audience.
That feels really weird to me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Rockabilly said:
Yes, something has been nagging at me with this one, I WANT to like it, but It feels forced and very ''music hall'' at times , probably because the last episode was set in a theatre ?
I think it would benefit from a more subdued delivery ,and less Max Wall impressions, I found that a bit cringy.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jacparov said:
i really liked this show, the characters were funny and endearing, I hope it gets another series.