Sorry it's been a while. Let's get the groups wrapped up.
Links to all Group Stage threads;
UK Comedy Cup - Group A
UK Comedy Cup - Group B
UK Comedy Cup - Group C
UK Comedy Cup - Group D
UK Comedy Cup - Group E
UK Comedy Cup - Group F
Very popular sketch show produced primarily in the 90s. Birthed a whole load of catchphrases. Strong comedy cast including Paul Whitehouse, Caroline Aherne, Mark Williams, John Thomson and Charlie Higson. Every time I clear my throat, I at very least think "That's got it..." to myself.
Critically acclaimed, incredibly clever satire of shows like Newsnight/Panorama from the twisted mindtanks of Chris Morris and Armando Ianucci. Shame it couldn't be joined by Brass Eye. It was truly a genius show, but how popular was it? Too niche? Too arch? Really thrust a young sports journalist by the name of Alan Partridge into the limelight, as well.
Just 7 episodes but my word they were good. The Day Today - Because fact into doubt won't go.
Anarchic comedy about student life in Thatcher's Britain. Enjoyable enough but I personally feel Mayall and Edmondson's best work was elsewhere. I expect this to do fairly well, always seems to bring out the nostalgia vote from a certain demographic.
Fairly popular Channel 4 sitcom. I'm a fan of the people in it (particularly Ayoade who I always really enjoyed on Travel Man - supporting cast featuring Matt Berry and Noel Fielding also enjoyable), but sometimes feel it could be better than it is - it's a little broad for me at times. A surprising role for the mostly reclusive Chris Morris.
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Reminder - Two qualify from each group into the Round of 16. You have ONE vote per group, so use it wisely. Please feel free to link to relevant YouTube videos, or justify your chosen comedy in writing.
Each Group will run for 5 days, to allow plenty of time for voting.
Links to all Group Stage threads;
UK Comedy Cup - Group A
UK Comedy Cup - Group B
UK Comedy Cup - Group C
UK Comedy Cup - Group D
UK Comedy Cup - Group E
UK Comedy Cup - Group F
Group G
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Batttle of The "The" Comedies. I'm interested to see how this group goes - think there could be a battle here.
The Fast Show - 1994-2014, 27 episodes
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Batttle of The "The" Comedies. I'm interested to see how this group goes - think there could be a battle here.
The Fast Show - 1994-2014, 27 episodes
Very popular sketch show produced primarily in the 90s. Birthed a whole load of catchphrases. Strong comedy cast including Paul Whitehouse, Caroline Aherne, Mark Williams, John Thomson and Charlie Higson. Every time I clear my throat, I at very least think "That's got it..." to myself.
The Day Today - 1994, 7 episodes
Critically acclaimed, incredibly clever satire of shows like Newsnight/Panorama from the twisted mindtanks of Chris Morris and Armando Ianucci. Shame it couldn't be joined by Brass Eye. It was truly a genius show, but how popular was it? Too niche? Too arch? Really thrust a young sports journalist by the name of Alan Partridge into the limelight, as well.
Just 7 episodes but my word they were good. The Day Today - Because fact into doubt won't go.
The Young Ones - 1982-1984, 12 episodes
Anarchic comedy about student life in Thatcher's Britain. Enjoyable enough but I personally feel Mayall and Edmondson's best work was elsewhere. I expect this to do fairly well, always seems to bring out the nostalgia vote from a certain demographic.
The IT Crowd - 2006-2013, 25 episodes
Fairly popular Channel 4 sitcom. I'm a fan of the people in it (particularly Ayoade who I always really enjoyed on Travel Man - supporting cast featuring Matt Berry and Noel Fielding also enjoyable), but sometimes feel it could be better than it is - it's a little broad for me at times. A surprising role for the mostly reclusive Chris Morris.
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Reminder - Two qualify from each group into the Round of 16. You have ONE vote per group, so use it wisely. Please feel free to link to relevant YouTube videos, or justify your chosen comedy in writing.
Each Group will run for 5 days, to allow plenty of time for voting.
VOTE NOW!
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