As much as I enjoyed the TV shows, I do prefer the radio versions.
On the down side, there were many occasions when I was distracted by Paul Merton's gazing out into the audience and his quizzical looks. Paul wasn't on the panel when I saw the recordings in Oxford, but I know he acts in a similar fashion on HIGNFY, so I should have expected it. On the plus side, I found myself loving Sue Perkins' smile, not the grin, but the real smile where she shows her teeth and deepens her laughter lines.
For those not familiar with the participants, seeing them on TV should offer a greater insight into their personalities and characters, so as others have said, more listeners/viewers may be attracted.
For me, the only episode where being on TV was a distinct advantage was the one where Giles Brandreth put on his Gallic hat and we were supplied with sub-titles!
As Homer Simpson might say, the problem with TV is that you have to watch it in case you miss something. With the radio, I find my progress with completing activities such as Sudoku and crossword puzzles is hardly affected; I can't say the same about TV.
However, many thanks to the BBC for making it possible and giving those who haven't been to a live recording an idea of what they might see.
If it came down to a vote for either TV or radio, I would vote for radio, but that might be detrimental to the programmes sustainability.
To: just-a-minute@...
From: dbedford@...
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:26:20 +1200
Subject: [just-a-minute] Did JAM work on TV?
thanks very much to all those who produced copies of the TV shows. Much
much appreciated.
Now the big question is – did the TV shows work or not?
Should JAM continue on both TV and radio? Or one or the other?
Let us know what you think. Discuss here
and vote in the poll