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Re: Series 62, episode 1 - Your thoughts?

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kj.naughtonFeb 12, 2012
 

 
Hi dagi,

Perhaps we just needed someone to set the ball rolling? ;-)

To be honest, I found the episode unremarkable in both senses of the word - hence why I haven't remarked upon it. It was a decent enough episode but, given JaM's high standards, not a stand-out. I guess as an episode which marked the 45th anniversary in some way I was even a little disappointed that it wasn't better. But perhaps that's unfair of me.

The "twist" of having retro subjects perhaps backfired a little. It's probably hard to get people to talk in an interesting way on a subject such as "When I wear a top hat" in 2012. One of the strengths of JaM, for me at least, is that it's kept up with the times whilst keeping the timeless format pretty much intact. I'm not keen on the earlier episodes so perhaps that aspect of it coming back in slightly put me off.

Whilst recognising the qualities Giles brings to JaM, I have to say that he doesn't ring my bell so perhaps that's another reason I don't rate it amongst the best episodes.

I have to say that I'm most looking forward to hearing the Indian recordings as that may be a turning point for JaM. They were due to have taken place on 1 February but I haven't heard anything about them.

Cheers

kJ

--- In just-a-minute@..., "dagi_uk" <dgnews@...> wrote:
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> Hi everyone,
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> I started following this group with interest just after JAM series 61 ended last year.
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> When JAM returned last Monday, I expected this group to be full of comments, reviews and opinions about our favourite radio comedy.
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> I've just read 32 posts from the last week, I was really surprised (and a little disappointed) that nobody posted anything about the episode. The posts were fine in themselves, but why isn't anyone talking about the *actual* programme?
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> Having just heard it, I thought it was a good panel who performed well with lots of laughs. NP seemed on excellent form (he sounds 20 years younger than his actual age) and I liked the twist of using the original topics of the very first programme.
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> I think Gyles can be overly pompous and lacking in modesty on other programmes (e.g. his Desert Islands Discs appearance last year), but when he's on JAM his humour contrasts nicely with Paul and Ross.
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> If we were using a 5 star rating system, I'd give it 4 / 5.
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> Have you listened to 62-1, if so, did you enjoy it?
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> dagi
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