The Thick Of It S3 Ep5 REACTION!
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Acting unions don’t distinguish between comedic and dramatic acting, it’s all just acting. I don’t think there’s many formal situations where it makes sense to officially label someone as a “comedy actor” except for the Golden Globes which separates into categories for Drama and Comedy/Musical. And even then, that’s just because of the film they’re nominated for, not a labelling of someone’s career.
Mark Fraser
2025-01-22 06:14:57 +0000 UTCwelcome to the muppet show
Craig McCulloch
2025-01-20 01:38:12 +0000 UTCThat Mark Kermode joke became a running gag about his massive hands on Kermode and Simon Mayo’s radio show.
Spoingus
2025-01-18 02:06:30 +0000 UTCJust joined after 2 years of lurking. Can’t wait for you to review episode 6 of the thick of it. It has the best kick down line of all time. The best kick down of any time
Bisonhead
2025-01-17 22:02:18 +0000 UTCLord of the rings reference and you didn’t crack… It’s like I don’t know you 😄😄😄
Craig McCulloch
2025-01-17 02:44:53 +0000 UTCThe 2nd part of this episode was pure gold. Couldn't stop laughing
Mackem
2025-01-16 17:29:34 +0000 UTCDavid: Yeah, I suppose. But I can't think of anyone who wants to talk to me.
Joe Thornhill
2025-01-16 17:20:49 +0000 UTCRash: Oh, I never thought about different rules for different Unions. I wasn't even sure if comedic actors were in a different union than Hollywood stars.
Joe Thornhill
2025-01-16 17:18:08 +0000 UTCYour horn is broken and shall be blown no more
Kevin Liversage
2025-01-16 15:24:35 +0000 UTCneed some TOI every few weeks to restore my soul. UK is in desprate need of Malcum
rtkeane
2025-01-16 12:03:34 +0000 UTCThese rules are governed by the unions and usually the rule is 'you can't have the same professional name as another member of the union' . This Will Smith is probably under Equity, the UK union wheras Men In Black Will Smith is under SAG/AFTRA, the US union, so there's no conflict.
Rach
2025-01-16 10:55:31 +0000 UTCYep, many people have heard of The Gorbals, me included, although I've never been to Glasgow. British culture reaches all corners of these islands.
Dave Roberts
2025-01-16 08:55:35 +0000 UTCAre you arguing with yourself again Joe? NURSE!
Dave Roberts
2025-01-16 08:51:28 +0000 UTCI'm surprised that there's 2 Will Smiths. I thought the industry wouldn't let more than one actor have the same name. Don't tell me it's because this Will Smith is "Only a comedic actor" because that's bollocks. Making someone laugh is harder than making someone cry and the film industry needs to realize that already.
Joe Thornhill
2025-01-16 02:45:47 +0000 UTCIt's my birthday! Cunt cake?
Alex P
2025-01-16 01:05:22 +0000 UTCWill Smith, who plays Phil is actually one of the main writers of The Thick of It. He’s also currently the showrunner for Slow Horses on Apple TV, a great comedy/drama show starring Gary Oldman.
James Liosi
2025-01-16 00:29:54 +0000 UTCPlayed by Sara Pascoe, she's a comedian/actor KB. You may have seen her on a few panel shows like QI and '8 out of 10 cats Does Countdown', etc.
Fordy7169
2025-01-15 21:49:12 +0000 UTCYes I've watched the whole lot multiple times and it never fails and yes KB maybe worth a rewatch with the Queen in the future.
Fordy7169
2025-01-15 21:46:35 +0000 UTCAh yes The Gorbals! I love them too, lovely couple lots of fun.
Curse These Metal Hands!
2025-01-15 20:47:13 +0000 UTCIf you ever consider rewatching another show, this is the one. Every episode has so much dialogue and jokes packed into it, it's impossible to take it all in on the first watch
Sam Popplestone
2025-01-15 20:30:28 +0000 UTCShe’s not an intern she’s the producer, essentially what Karl was on the Ricky Gervais Show
Kieran B
2025-01-15 20:26:56 +0000 UTCYep that was on 5 Live with Richard Bacon when Karl was grouting, well remembered
Kieran B
2025-01-15 20:08:16 +0000 UTCYes you're right, this is a radio show that actually existed. Richard Bacon (the BBC presenter) is pretty well known here
James Aston
2025-01-15 18:43:03 +0000 UTCand BBC Radio 5 is a real radio station, i don't follow it so I can't tell what programming is available but yes it's mostly talking head bollocks
Geraint Harrison
2025-01-15 18:28:38 +0000 UTCFun fact, they got actual presenters on this show, including Richard Bacon in this episode. Makes shows feel more grounded and real even though the events are fucking bonkers lol
Geraint Harrison
2025-01-15 18:21:13 +0000 UTCThe spin doctors make this programme. Obviously malcom is king!
Daniel Monney
2025-01-15 18:20:38 +0000 UTCNever knew that about Glasgow - good spot! Capaldi is a Glaswegian too, so I guess it could have been him also.
Richie
2025-01-15 18:18:18 +0000 UTCSee, now THAT'S friendship. Good on them!
Phil Robinson
2025-01-15 18:17:27 +0000 UTCI listened to a great interview with Peter Capaldi yesterday, he talked about his career, it's ups and downs etc... He revealed that IT WAS HE that wanted to end Malcolm Tucker, as he wasn't sure how the character could move forward. He'd spent years in the wilderness before hand, so it was a brave decision. Did you know that Peter won an Oscar for best Director for a short film he made. He talked about scraping enough money together to travel Economy to the ceremony. Here's the full film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwY-u1pFFdM. And here's Peter picking up his Oscar, he said in the interview it didn't really get him any new work!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKOENTyQcb0
Dave Roberts
2025-01-15 18:15:58 +0000 UTCYou might like this little Gem Alan Partridge with Richard Bacon... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7NHIHupjNs
carrot
2025-01-15 18:14:48 +0000 UTCChrist that was a funny one
J
2025-01-15 18:14:31 +0000 UTCYes and Ho.
Kevin Liversage
2025-01-15 17:40:01 +0000 UTC“The man who was once referred to as the Gorbal’s Goebbels” is a reference to Malcom being Hitler’s Nazi spin doctor Joseph Goebbels with the “Gorbals” being a well known area of Glasgow - that comment is likely to have been missed by anyone not from Glasgow and the creator of the Thick of It (Armando Iannucci) is likely to have added that himself (he himself a Glaswegian).
Jamie Brannan
2025-01-15 17:39:47 +0000 UTCYou're right, it was this exact show that called up Karl with Ricky.
Michael Wake
2025-01-15 17:39:05 +0000 UTCHow do you do this? Was just thinking this afternoon about when the next TOI reaction was coming - and here it is! You beautiful bugger! - Gonna watch now... EDIT - A joy as always - and yes, that scene between Malcolm and Stewart was absolutely fierce. But generally, this absolute descent into chaos at the radio studio is brilliant - too much to comment on. Definitely one of those episodes where one has to think, fuck politics. Fuck it in the ear. I want a c*nt cake now - I'd be overjoyed by that on my birthday!
Phil Robinson
2025-01-15 17:34:30 +0000 UTCOne of my favourite episodes xD I also can't wait for the "Thought Camp"
Laura Murray
2025-01-15 17:16:23 +0000 UTCI honestly needed this today! Thank you. Ps. I got the same birthday cake as Malcolm when I turned 40, a friend made it for me!
Kevin Liversage
2025-01-15 17:06:05 +0000 UTC
