I haven't had the opportunity to listen to the more recent batch of episodes. But if Sue Perkins is able to win her appearances now, then good for her. I love Sue Perkins, she herself is very playful and doesn't mind taking the mickey out of herself occasionally when she screws up. She is also very intelligent, articulate and informative and just damned funny. I don't mind Liza Tarbuck being on the show, she brings a nice giggly female presence on to the show, someone who is obviously having a great time and having fun. --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Gabriel Roth <gaberoth@...> wrote:
From: Gabriel Roth <gaberoth@...>
Subject: Re: [just-a-minute] another excellent show
To: just-a-minute@...
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 9:04 PM
I'm kind of a lurker here, but I will say I feel like Julian Clary is phoning it in a lot of the time: his brand of camp can be very witty, or it can just feel like one reflexive double entendre after another.
I'll defend Sue Perkins to the death, though. Poised, articulate, and engaging when it's her turn; quick and playful during the back-and-forth ... I'm always glad when she's on. I haven't heard this week's episode yet, though, so I can't comment on her anti-athlete prejudice.
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Dean <dbedford@ihug. co.nz> wrote: Wow - first Bobby slams Nicholas - now Steve takes out Sue P! I think we should go for the five-fer here! Come on! We have someting like 600 people here - there must be those who have never seen the point of Graham Norton, Liza Tarbuck and Paul Merton. So come on people - step up to the plate! I'll make a start... Graham Norton - over-rated and over-paid... Liza Tarbuck - should stick to dramatic roles Paul Merton - well past his use-by date... seriously, I enjoy reading strong interesting opinions even if I disagree so if someone does want to argue why any of these aren't funny (or are!) - jump in! Then maybe we should start on Sarah Sharpe - (seriously.. . why can't she blow that damn whistle properly?)
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:03 PM Subject: RE: [just-a-minute] another excellent show
Dean, although I’m happy with most of your comments re Monday’s broadcast, I cannot agree with your assertion that, “Sue Perkins was a star”. Sue Perkins will never be a star, at least not in comedy.
Her persona, being much too sour and spiteful for most people, prevents her from rising above the mediocrity achieved by most comedians. The defining statistics for me are the number of laughs she gets versus the number of laughs she doesn’t get. Unfortunately, for her there are too many of the latter, which probably results in her then trying “too” hard, which of course exacerbates the problem.
Although I’ve been less than appreciative of her efforts for some time, the final straw came on Monday with the athletes/personalit y jibe. What an unfunny generalization that was, at least for most of the audience.
It was as worthy as saying that all lesbians from East Dulwich are, dried-up, sour-faced bitches.
Hope you’re keeping well,
All the best,
Steve
I thought the team was hilarious today. Graham Norton who is usually good had one of his best shows ever. Sue Perkins was a star. Liza Tarbuck had some of her funniest moments ever, and Paul was quieter than usual but very funny when he did speak up. The best show in two or three years, I'd say. I'll tell you who else had one of his funniest shows - Nicholas. I think he seems to be in very good form this year. Statistical oddity: until last year Sue Perkins had gone 22 shows without a win. Since then she's won six out of seven shows, including the last five in a row. Haven't heard anything as yet about the recording today. Earlier today Sue Perkins tweeted that the panel would be Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Graham Norton and herself, which if true, certainly makes for a very strong finish to the season. No virus found in this incoming message.
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