Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Sept 28, 2006 2:03:25 GMT
Did anyone see this?
I didn't see the first series until recently... but I watched the second series on BBC2 when it aired...
Basically - a 70s idea of 'what the future' would be like... plus mad, mad, technological updates - a parody of 'Tomorrow's World' really!
Wherever you are, whatever you do, Look Around You.
Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz write and star in the second series of their wickedly funny comedy show, Look Around You. This time the format of the series closely resembles Tomorrow's World from the late '70s to the early '80s; with the chaps flanked by the lovely Olivia Colman and Josie D'Arby as co-presenters.
Each episode of Look Around You features an important new invention, and its - mental or highly deluded - inventor. From the aptly named Leonard Hatred and his Psilence ear spray, to Sam Macnamara and Pat Taylor with their sex-change machine, the inventions are utterly insane and often lead to incidents in the studio - just ask good ol' Jack "Jackie" Morgan! Don't forget the assortment of madcap guests including: Tchaikovsky's ghost (played by Harry Enfield); Dr. Franklin Fu; The mischievous supercomputer Bournemouth, along with his creator Computer Jones; and most importantly, HRH Sir Prince Charles - to announce the winner of the 'Invention of the year' competition!
Just one thing, if Mr. Simon Teigh, winner of week five's invention, is reading this synopsis, please contact the Look Around You team immediately!
I thought it was belting because it was a truly accurate parody and you could easily think it was the real thing!
Series One... more of a 'Schools'/'Open University' parody:
The BAFTA nominated series of 10 minute nostalgia treats. This quirky spoof science series will appeal to anyone who remembers the dull, educational films that were obligatory viewing for school pupils in the 70's. This pin-point parody takes us into such surreal flights of fancy as dehydrating water, the effects of sulphur on champagne and monitoring igloo-building ants.
Any good? I like it... but an acquired taste... have a look here:
And more info on the BBC website:
www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/lookaroundyou/
Also: look at diarrhoea dan - a great ZX Spectrum parody which you can actually play!!!:
www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/lookaroundyou/programmes/computers/dd.shtml
;D
N.