TV Review: Limmy's Show Pilot

posted on 26 February 2009 | posted in TV  | (5) Comments

TV Review: Limmy's Show Pilot ....if you want to read the review of Episode 1 (screened on 11th Jan), click here

....if you want to read the review of Episode 3 (screened on 11th Jan), click here

you can watch Limmy's Show here on youtube)

I knew Limmy way back in 2000 on dreamless.org forum, and now the guy has his own TV show, albeit a pilot episode. It's been a meteoric rise since he really only started his comedy routines seriously since 2006.

Not being in the UK, I had to watch the pilot via youtube, which is just as well because you really have to watch a lot of his comedy sketches a couple of times to "get them". Limmy is offbeat, misanthropic, cynical, and a lover of 80s music - he's built for alternative comedy. And so his humour sometimes comes across as a bit flat - quite often there's no punchline, and yet on second and third viewings you can find yourself laughing and not really know why. What I loved about the pilot is he hasn't compromised on his style to suit a wider audience.

What I don't like about Limmy is his Glasgow characters. Back in 2006 Limmy had his "World Of Glasgow" podcast series where these characters were born. Sorry Limmy, this was a dud for me. All the characters were stereotypes - neds, junkies, gay bloke, Indian guy, yuppie, priest etc. The usual clichés were attached to each character, nobody going against type. It was a mistake for Limmy to come out with this standardised format when his strengths are going right against it. So it was disappointing to see his Jackie McCafferty character going through the motions on the pilot. Give these up Limmy and let's see more of your interesting stuff - like your hatred of the word "guys" being used to describe girls (very funny) and the swings scene where you bronco them at the end (well not quite) - very funny.

Anyway, if you've never heard of Limmy, check out his videos here: Limmy's Videos



 
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open quote what a load of embarrassing pish!!!!!!!!!!!!! close quote
by neil rankin on 17 January 2010 9:15
open quote Just a bit shit really. almost funny but not quite. hearts in the right place though close quote
by andyc on 31 January 2010 0:39
open quote I`ve honestly got to say this was funnier than that Rab C shite!! I loved this show, thought the computer thing was a bit crap though. I really hope there will be another series! And this should definitely should have been shown instead of repeats of Still Game at New Year!! close quote
by Helen McQuiston on 20 February 2010 20:53
open quote Limmy`s Show is unique,For a start it doesnt appeal to a wider audience because it is not suited for the ( X Factor Audience).This is alternative comedy unlike other shitey shows like Gavin & Stacey or Shameless which you can predict at the end of the episode evrything will be nice and rosey.What makes Limmy`s show leaving you in stitches is that you can relate to the characters evrybody knows or imagines a character such as Mulvaney or Dee Dee.I Hope Limmy and the crew get the credit they deserve and also hope that they are granted another series.Just hope that the second time round does not fail us. close quote
by Chris Collins on 10 May 2010 22:34
open quote Oh and to the above comment from Helen Rab C Nesbitt is a well written comedy show and to call it shite* is Blasphemy.Ian Pattison has written in jokes which are hard to understand (for an idiot) I own the boxset and am well into my 6th series whoever i will admit that some of the acting+acted out scenes are cringing to watch although this must destroy the true meaning of Rab and his Accomplices.Also adding that the later episodes in 2009 were suppose to be a shipwreck which i have yet to see. Disgruntled close quote
by Chris Collins on 10 May 2010 22:37
 
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