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Topic: return of Clue

Message 1 / 13
Clitheroe KidJun 14, 2009
 

 
In my opinion, Stephen Fry would be a better choice than Jack Dee.

I can understand why Stephen would not want to do the stage tour, because he
has so many commitments in broadcasting, both for BBC and ITV, that he just
hasn't got the time to tour. Jack doesn't have the public recognition of
Stephen, who has had a high profile in show business for twenty five years.

Though I, personally, was in favour of someone with the stature of Denis
Norden taking the chairman's role.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Bedford" <dbedford@...>
To: <just-a-minute@...>
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 5:25 AM
Subject: [just-a-minute] return of Clue


> It's back in abt 48 hours from now, with Stephen Fry in the chair. And I
> see that they are about to do a stage-tour again with Jack Dee as
> chairman so clearly it's not going away.
>
> Are you looking forward to hearing it again? Or slightly nervous about
> hearing someone in Humph's seat? Who's favourite to take over the chair
> full-time - I reckon Jack Dee is the most likely now as I doubt they
> will want to postpone a decision past this series.
>
> Feel free to weigh in - I know many of you are if anything bigger fans
> of Clue than of JAM.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>
>

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 2 / 13
Dean BedfordJun 14, 2009
 

 
On Monday, June 15, 2009, at 12:54 AM, Clitheroe Kid wrote:

>
>
> In my opinion, Stephen Fry would be a better choice than Jack Dee.
>
> I can understand why Stephen would not want to do the stage tour,
> because he
> has so many commitments in broadcasting, both for BBC and ITV, that he
> just
> hasn't got the time to tour. Jack doesn't have the public recognition of
> Stephen, who has had a high profile in show business for twenty five
> years.
>
> Though I, personally, was in favour of someone with the stature of Denis
> Norden taking the chairman's role.

in view of our interactions in the past couple of days can I just say -
I agree with all of this! :-)

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 3 / 13
thomaswake16Jun 14, 2009
 

 
I really enjoyed the recording I saw with Jack Dee, although obviously his style seems closer to Humph's out of the three presenters.

Clearly it won't ever be the same, and probably not ever quite as good, but (to me at least) there was more than enough entertainment there to make it worth continuing in some form.

--- In just-a-minute@..., Dean Bedford <dbedford@...> wrote:
>
> It's back in abt 48 hours from now, with Stephen Fry in the chair. And I
> see that they are about to do a stage-tour again with Jack Dee as
> chairman so clearly it's not going away.
>
> Are you looking forward to hearing it again? Or slightly nervous about
> hearing someone in Humph's seat? Who's favourite to take over the chair
> full-time - I reckon Jack Dee is the most likely now as I doubt they
> will want to postpone a decision past this series.
>
> Feel free to weigh in - I know many of you are if anything bigger fans
> of Clue than of JAM.
>

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 4 / 13
MiriamJun 15, 2009
 

 
I am looking forward to the return of Clue although JAM is my overall favorite panel show. But I do have rather a soft spot for Tim Brooke-Taylor LOL. Miriam

--- In just-a-minute@..., Dean Bedford <dbedford@...> wrote:
>
> It's back in abt 48 hours from now, with Stephen Fry in the chair. And I
> see that they are about to do a stage-tour again with Jack Dee as
> chairman so clearly it's not going away.
>
> Are you looking forward to hearing it again? Or slightly nervous about
> hearing someone in Humph's seat? Who's favourite to take over the chair
> full-time - I reckon Jack Dee is the most likely now as I doubt they
> will want to postpone a decision past this series.
>
> Feel free to weigh in - I know many of you are if anything bigger fans
> of Clue than of JAM.
>

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 5 / 13
Dean BedfordJun 15, 2009
 

 
On Monday, June 15, 2009, at 07:29 PM, Miriam wrote:

>
>
> I am looking forward to the return of Clue although JAM is my overall
> favorite panel show. But I do have rather a soft spot for Tim
> Brooke-Taylor LOL. Miriam
>

I think Tim is my favourite too, though I do have a soft spot for Barry
Cryer's hearty laugh.

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 6 / 13
lindaJun 15, 2009
 

 
K.J the 3 clue recordings were in london southampton and newcastle so i don;t think they were too london-centric . they only have 6 recording dates a year . check out the upcoming tour though the dates are a lot more spread out .

i was lucky enough to have got a ticket for the last of the 3 recordings presented by rob brydon . it was brillaint. i laughed until my belly hurt . the format is bascially the same as always but there was enough of a difference to keep it interesting .

of all the presenters i am not sure about jack dee though . i never much cared for him . a friend of mine was at his recording and said he was very very nervous . i hope that will be sorted a bit when the producer sits down to do the edit . he is doing the tour and therefore must be the most likely to take the chair permantently . i wonder is he almost too humph like but will reserve judgement until i hear his show . i know stphen fry has heaps of commitments from reading his twitter page and rob brydon is on tour this autumn . it is a pity in a way .

tim brooke taylor is a really nice guy. 10 of us from the same goodies message board went to the newcastle recording ( it was'nt planned that way it was the only show we could all get tickets for !) . after the show we all went to the stage door . when everyone came out a very pushy lady form the theatre was there trying to get the perfomers into nearby taxis .all of them stayed for as long as they could and were really nice but the lady was geting rather forceful . tim stayed the longest talking to all of us and was happy to pose for phoots too ( proofs on my facbook page in the photo file the saucy gibbon get together !)

cheers
Linda

> It will be an interesting listen.
>
> I'm optimistic about these new shows. Personally I think a new chairman
> will bring a new dynamic to the games. Enforced changes such as Humph's
> death can force a show to move on and ultimately survive. As sort of
> evolution of the series (pun intended).
>
> It will be further interesring to hear Jack Dee and Rob Brydon chair
> other shows in the series (Stephen, Jack and Rob chaired two recordings
> each).
>
> My hope is that Clue doesn't follow JaM and return to being
> London-centric. I have seen four Clue recordings as they came to
> various venues around the UK. I don't count the commercial tour as
> that's the same panelists each time and is much more scripted. Not to
> mention costing around three times the ticket price of the BBC
> recordings. I do understand the BBC's desire to use the new Radio
> Theatre where possible, but it does mean that those of us who live in
> the regions will never see a recording.
>
> kJ
>
>
> --- In just-a-minute@..., Dean Bedford <dbedford@> wrote:
> >
> > It's back in abt 48 hours from now, with Stephen Fry in the chair. And
> I
> > see that they are about to do a stage-tour again with Jack Dee as
> > chairman so clearly it's not going away.
> >
> > Are you looking forward to hearing it again? Or slightly nervous about
> > hearing someone in Humph's seat? Who's favourite to take over the
> chair
> > full-time - I reckon Jack Dee is the most likely now as I doubt they
> > will want to postpone a decision past this series.
> >
> > Feel free to weigh in - I know many of you are if anything bigger fans
> > of Clue than of JAM.
> >
>

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 7 / 13
espen.kromkeJun 21, 2009
 

 
Why is it so many postings about this (imo totally uninteresting) show in this "Just a minute"-group? Are there no groups for this show? And if not - why not create one?

In my opinion posts like these should be considered spam and erased by moderators, just like any other irrelevant post.

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 8 / 13
cymro.gwirionJun 21, 2009
 

 
Spam?????? Honestly???

The thing is - as you said - "IMO" - and there's the crux of it. Clue might not be to your taste - but it is obviously a popular show amongst many here - so it is of interest to the members. The shows never coincide - so during the downtime in JAM - discussing News Quiz, Clue etc keeps the group alive and popular. I read the posts daily - and I am sure that many here would only visit during JAM season and not throughout the year. I suppose I would say this - I am a big clue fan - but hey Dean's the boss - and I don't think he has a problem - so I hope we can keep on discussing shows in the same vein as JAM. Anway - IMO

P.S.
SPAM???????? Really???? SPAM?????

--- In just-a-minute@..., "espen.kromke" <espen.kromke@...> wrote:
>
> Why is it so many postings about this (imo totally uninteresting) show in this "Just a minute"-group? Are there no groups for this show? And if not - why not create one?
>
> In my opinion posts like these should be considered spam and erased by moderators, just like any other irrelevant post.
>

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 9 / 13
Don JudgeJun 21, 2009
 

 

>  (imo totally uninteresting)

Heretic!
Burn him!

<only kidding!>
Cheers

Don    __o
      -\<,
..... O/ O

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 10 / 13
Dean BedfordJun 21, 2009
 

 
On Monday, June 22, 2009, at 08:08 AM, espen.kromke wrote:

>
>
> Why is it so many postings about this (imo totally uninteresting) show
> in this "Just a minute"-group? Are there no groups for this show? And
> if not - why not create one?
>
> In my opinion posts like these should be considered spam and erased by
> moderators, just like any other irrelevant post.

At the moment, I take a broad view of what is on topic, and that
includes other BBC comedy panel games and any thing connected with JAM
people. The links section is proof that many of our members also like
ISIHAC and other shows.

Personally I think that's clear enough and people seem to be respecting
that. We haven't got into religion or politics or abortion or 9-11
conspiracy theories and I hope we don't!

But if there is widespread agreement with this poster that we should be
narrower on relevance, then I'd have to think about what we should do.

Perhaps just to clarify the extent of the moderation - new members are
moderated until their first post as a spam protection measure. If their
first post is relevant, they get unmoderated. If its spam, they get
banned. I would be very reluctant to moderate all posts for obvious
reasons.

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 11 / 13
AnthonyJun 21, 2009
 

 

 
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Topic: Re: return of Clue

Message 12 / 13
MiriamJun 22, 2009
 

 
I for one appreciate that other panel shows like Clue can be linked/discussed here ( within reason of course)

From what I can tell from the links and posts that there is enough Crossover audience here to allow that. Not to mention the Crossovers of many the panelist on JAM/clue that have taken place over the many yrs.

I think Dean has done a great job keeping this place friendly, interesting, and most of all Informative. Miriam

--- In just-a-minute@..., Dean Bedford <dbedford@...> wrote:
>
>
> On Monday, June 22, 2009, at 08:08 AM, espen.kromke wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Why is it so many postings about this (imo totally uninteresting) show
> > in this "Just a minute"-group? Are there no groups for this show? And
> > if not - why not create one?
> >
> > In my opinion posts like these should be considered spam and erased by
> > moderators, just like any other irrelevant post.
>
> At the moment, I take a broad view of what is on topic, and that
> includes other BBC comedy panel games and any thing connected with JAM
> people. The links section is proof that many of our members also like
> ISIHAC and other shows.
>
> Personally I think that's clear enough and people seem to be respecting
> that. We haven't got into religion or politics or abortion or 9-11
> conspiracy theories and I hope we don't!
>
> But if there is widespread agreement with this poster that we should be
> narrower on relevance, then I'd have to think about what we should do.
>
> Perhaps just to clarify the extent of the moderation - new members are
> moderated until their first post as a spam protection measure. If their
> first post is relevant, they get unmoderated. If its spam, they get
> banned. I would be very reluctant to moderate all posts for obvious
> reasons.
>

 
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Topic: return of Clue

Message 13 / 13
Clitheroe KidJun 23, 2009
 

 
Surely it's clear enough from the subject line whether the subject is JAM or
OT (off-topic). Those who dislike Clue (or any other OT subject) can surely
just delete the e-mail unread?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Bedford" <dbedford@...>
To: <just-a-minute@...>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: [just-a-minute] Re: return of Clue


>
> On Monday, June 22, 2009, at 08:08 AM, espen.kromke wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Why is it so many postings about this (imo totally uninteresting) show
> > in this "Just a minute"-group? Are there no groups for this show? And
> > if not - why not create one?
> >
> > In my opinion posts like these should be considered spam and erased by
> > moderators, just like any other irrelevant post.
>
> At the moment, I take a broad view of what is on topic, and that
> includes other BBC comedy panel games and any thing connected with JAM
> people. The links section is proof that many of our members also like
> ISIHAC and other shows.
>
> Personally I think that's clear enough and people seem to be respecting
> that. We haven't got into religion or politics or abortion or 9-11
> conspiracy theories and I hope we don't!
>
> But if there is widespread agreement with this poster that we should be
> narrower on relevance, then I'd have to think about what we should do.
>
> Perhaps just to clarify the extent of the moderation - new members are
> moderated until their first post as a spam protection measure. If their
> first post is relevant, they get unmoderated. If its spam, they get
> banned. I would be very reluctant to moderate all posts for obvious
> reasons.
>