Post by Stan Butler on Oct 15, 2008 16:09:30 GMT
New 3 part series starring Steve Coogan.
Written by and also starring Craig Cash.
If some people see life as a comedy, while others insist it is a tragedy, then the writing team of Craig Cash and Phil Mealey must fall into the first camp.
They just can't help themselves from seeing the funny side of the most dire situations. They would probably get the giggles at a funeral.
And while that's better than going through life being a total misery, that could explain why this series about the very unfunny problem of gambling addiction is looking a bit unsteady on its pins as it lurches drunkenly from the sweet to the sour.
Having said that, if you don't get a little seasick from the shifting tone there's plenty to enjoy here - especially in the cockle-warming friendship between little Joe and his grandad George. And also, of course, in Steve Coogan's central performance as eternal loser Bing Crosby.
Watched the first part of this last night not expecting much, but I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially a scene featuring Coogan eavesdropping on a phone conversation whilst having a Barry White.
;D
It was also nice to see Bernard Hill (Yosser Hughes) on the telly again playing Coogan's dad.
Question is, was it Bernard Hill or really...?
Written by and also starring Craig Cash.
If some people see life as a comedy, while others insist it is a tragedy, then the writing team of Craig Cash and Phil Mealey must fall into the first camp.
They just can't help themselves from seeing the funny side of the most dire situations. They would probably get the giggles at a funeral.
And while that's better than going through life being a total misery, that could explain why this series about the very unfunny problem of gambling addiction is looking a bit unsteady on its pins as it lurches drunkenly from the sweet to the sour.
Having said that, if you don't get a little seasick from the shifting tone there's plenty to enjoy here - especially in the cockle-warming friendship between little Joe and his grandad George. And also, of course, in Steve Coogan's central performance as eternal loser Bing Crosby.
Watched the first part of this last night not expecting much, but I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially a scene featuring Coogan eavesdropping on a phone conversation whilst having a Barry White.
;D
It was also nice to see Bernard Hill (Yosser Hughes) on the telly again playing Coogan's dad.
Question is, was it Bernard Hill or really...?
