Britcom Goes To The Movies

• S05 E02 - Keith Lemon: The Film (w/ Nina Buckley)

  Could we finally have a contender for bottom of the league? Bottom of the barrel? Most certainly. Keith Lemon: The Film is widely regarded by critics as one of the worst British comedy movies of all time. Completely mauled upon its release and a disappointment at the box office in 2012, Leigh Francis (AKA Keith Lemon) was nevertheless and remains one of the most popular comedians on the small screen. So what went wrong? To discuss this in great length with Rob and Guy is one of the funniest people on social media, Nina Buckley. Nina went above and beyond for Britcom Goes to the Movies, watching this monstrosity on no fewer than five (FIVE) occasions before recording, to really get to the heart of what made this film not work. We get deep into the character of Keith Lemon, who first appeared to South East ITV audiences in 2000 and has been one of Leigh Francis’ go-to characters for the intervening quarter of a century. Celebrity Juice, Very Brilliant World Tour, The Keith and Paddy Picture Show and of course the programme that made Francis a household name, Bo Selecta. So join us for Keith Lemon: The Film and all that comes with it. Copious celeb cameos shot on green screen, recycled jokes, inappropriate touching of female co-stars, hastily written and rewritten denouements and a whole load besides as we finally answer the age-old question: Is this really worse than Lesbian Vampire Killers?Leigh Francis – Whatever I Want – First appearance of Keith Lemonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK4QKhIcqhU&t=1052sKeith and Fabio – Bo In The USAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL-N_A0d1vs&list=PL390C2FE08AA6D091Keith Lemon’s Very Brilliant World Tour – Australiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPAReLy-UPUKeith Lemon best bits – Celebrity Juicehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGanpd_jLLILeigh Francis Apologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KYgYTxJwjcKeith Lemon: The Film – Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIemgNIFKEMKeith Lemon: The Film – Gary Barlowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kum3R7_EEos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S05 E01 - Rising Damp (w/ Jake Yapp)

  How time flies. It doesn’t seem feasible that we should be on series five already, but here we are. We begin with a huge figure in the British comedy landscape, The Banana Box. You may know it as Rising Damp, but Eric Chappel’s beloved sitcom began life as a stage play with this rather more visceral title. Indeed, everyone’s (least) favourite landlord Rigsby, although always portrayed by the magnificent Leonard Rossiter from stage to small screen to big screen, was originally known as Rooksby. Rob and Guy have had mixed experiences with 1970s straight spin-offs in the past, but surely a sitcom widely regarded as ITV’s best-ever could not diminish in quality too much in adaptation. Even if Chappel’s tactic of reworking multiple episode scripts to fit a film was reminiscent of a couple of other noticeable failures, surely it wouldn’t claim the good name of Rising Damp?! Joining our regular team to discuss this comedy institution is Jake Yapp. The writer, producer, performer, and broadcaster has a huge fondness for all things Rigsby and Miss Jones, so was an eager participant in our first adventure of a new series. Jake also acted as quizmaster for the newly reset competition and was keen to put in an early plug for his son’s new line of 1970s light entertainment Top Trumps, which will no doubt be in the shops for Christmas. Get comfy for a new series and some Rising Damp.Rising Damp - Funniest momentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96VpnQq197U&list=PLT2hAuUDOLMAgPlQjv0EO0YQAPuo7jgwdRising Damp - Pink Carnationshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4honiX0_vkRising Damp - Disco opening sequencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhCI0JceBicRising Damp Movie - Rigsby’s Dream Sequencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBGvGuGKWcwJake Yapp - This Morning in 97 Secondshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DLx8FPtA8kTin Sandwich Anyone?: The History of the Harmonica - Produced by Jake Yapp, Assistant Produced by Rob Heathhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clsGakOc8AE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Smashie & Nicey: The End of an Era (w/ Ricardo Autobahn & Rob Gilroy)

  On the 17th Sep 25, an event happened of such earth-shattering proportions that it would shatter the earth to its very core. Yes, BritCom goes to the Movies, did a Smashie and Nicey: End of an Era mid-season special. Harry Enfield's beloved characters (well, not by Radio 1 DJs) were to be retired after a changing of the guard at the BBC's flagship music station rendered their very specific brand of satire almost irrelevant. Some of these new DJs coming through the door at the broadcasting house were so young they were still in their thirties. But messers Smash and Nice wouldn't go out without a fight, and what transpired was one of the greatest stand-alone pieces of British television comedy history. Using the Matthew Bannister-led cull of out-of-touch disc jockeys as a backdrop, End of an Era recounted the history of Smashie and Nicey's careers, poking fun at just about every real-life radio presenter ever to take the mic in the UK up to that point in the process. Joining Rob and Guy for this cultural high point, culturally-wise, in an English cultural high point sense, are two of the most popmongous former guests of the BritCom Goes to the Movies back catalogue and huge Smashie and Nicey fans, Rob Gilroy and Ricardo Autobahn. It promises to be Good. Clean. Family. Fun. Smashie and Nicey: End of an Era  https://youtu.be/UP67GQoII5M?si=fUIWsKg4nXHiWQ71 Blood on the Carpet: Walking with DJs https://youtu.be/D3R1Mcr7I0M?si=dgvjzlXfKWz3Vry1 A day in the life of Radio 1 https://youtu.be/UnKsDmDv6g8?si=g-ymC1m0F5beMIdq Smashie and Nicey fab commercial  https://youtu.be/13fbOp1qQDQ?si=GfgROowU2HxMi-hw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• St Trinian's (2007)

  Here we are at the end of our St Trinian's bank holiday treat. The final episode sees Rob and Guy tackle the reboot(s) of the mid-00s. A kind of back to basics, borrowing heavily from Belles but with an updated 00s sensibility, which depressingly probably means more sexism if anything. An embarrassment of riches of a cast. Early roles for the likes of Gemma Arterton and Juno Temple, plus old hands like Colin Firth and Rupert Everett. All tied together with the rather large elephant in the room of Russell Brand as Flash Harry, set to a malaise of Girls Allowed and Landfill Indie. Along with 2007's St Trinian's, we also briefly discuss the 2009 sequel: Legend of Fritton's Gold and any possible legacy and future for the IP. Guy had been waiting for the films to be more about the students, and on the face of it this reboot would deliver. Tune in to find out if it did. St Trinian's - Trailer https://youtu.be/JJQ1pAW4uU8?si=5Vw-kwNNwVNWCBBD St Trinian's - Premiere https://youtu.be/Rtx43qThERk?si=rtDofxBgOnJd3tDr St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold - Trailer https://youtu.be/9chVAXvsOcQ?si=qJCieDgWkLB1s7Td Pistol - Trailer https://youtu.be/-QtyfPxkBqs?si=G75tBV7RnbNuIkPz 4 3 2 1 - Trailer https://youtu.be/VL27h8b-K38?si=kB1NfMh3ZHmLZWfV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery (w/ A.J. Black)

  Hot on the heels of the Belles for St Trinian's, Rob and Guy are back and have skipped through the next two movies of the franchise (Blue Murder at St Trinian's and The Pure Hell of St Trinian's) to 12 years later and the midst of the Swinging Sixties for The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery.  This just so happens to be a childhood favourite of Mr Film Stories Podcast Network A.J. Black, so Tony joined us once more to discuss a new breed of St Trinian's students, the new Headmistress, played by Dora Bryan, and the new villain played by Frankie Howerd.  Of its time, it includes jokes about the Wilson Government, James Bond, The Beatles, and some rather unfortunate use of boot polish.  Train Robbery is a new era for St Trinian's and a real departure from the 50s versions. But is that all for the bad, or will there be redeeming features? Tune in to find out.  ...and if that hasn't sold you...it has Reg Varney in it! The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery - Trailer https://youtu.be/DWVyGvMz8-g?si=tBSzd4JpfcMTgodp The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery - New Pupils https://youtu.be/a9und3QCBM8?si=ZdFELSkeWb2Bw8Zw Before Your Very Eyes - Sabrina with Arthur Askey https://youtu.be/1OsX-A4XZcg?si=trW8cETrSPsClnff Sabrina - 1956 https://youtu.be/NwjdnKQrUhg?si=U7ckWIfFswuf1DJS The Pretty Things - Midnight To Six (1966) https://youtu.be/w3qJ-KPlt4M?si=Ppvyn0nqb2JY_Ec- Peter Sellers in The Millionairess https://youtu.be/DZz4KfUfkQY?si=gX25sKRan0NYx-o9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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