Ever since we found out that Michael McIntyre had landed his own BBC One chat show, there was one question on our lips - would he be the new Parky or a big parody? Well, with a legend like Sir Terry Wogan as his first guest, he had to fix up and look sharp (and glean some insights from fellow sofa-hoggers Lily Allen and Lord Sugar while he was at it). But did he manage it?
Digital Spy's deputy editor Alex Fletcher certainly wasn't a fan, saying that "things got off to a start even more wobbly than his head".
Below, we round up some of the reviews of Michael McIntyre's first effort as a talk show host, so read on to find out what the critics thought of his debut...
Digital Spy: "If you were making a generic chat show spoof, you'd probably come up with The Michael McIntyre Chat Show.
Digital Spy's deputy editor Alex Fletcher certainly wasn't a fan, saying that "things got off to a start even more wobbly than his head".
Below, we round up some of the reviews of Michael McIntyre's first effort as a talk show host, so read on to find out what the critics thought of his debut...
Digital Spy: "If you were making a generic chat show spoof, you'd probably come up with The Michael McIntyre Chat Show.
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show launched with over 2 million viewers on Monday night, according to overnight data.
The comic's new series entertained 2.41m (21.9%) at 10.35pm on BBC One, with special guests Sir Terry Wogan, Lord Alan Sugar and Lily Allen.
Earlier, Bang Goes the Theory returned with 3.81m (17.5%) at 7.30pm, while Silk continued with 3.94m (17.1%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's University Challenge quizzed 3.00m (13.2%) at 8pm, followed by Mary Berry Cooks with 2.75m (11.9%) at 8.30pm. Mind the Gap: London vs the Rest intrigued 1.31m (5.7%) at 9pm.
On ITV, Dci Banks dropped over 100,000 but was still on top overall outside of soaps with 4.41m (19.2%) at 9pm (411k/2.7% on +1). I Never Knew That About Britain appealed to 3.32m (14.6%) at 8pm (107k/0.5%).
Channel 4's Food Unwrapped gathered 1.08m (4.7%) at 8pm (130k/0.6%), followed by One Born Every Minute with 2.14m (9.3%) at 9pm (272k/1.8%) and 8 Out of 10 Cats with 1.10m (7.0%) at 10pm (140k...
The comic's new series entertained 2.41m (21.9%) at 10.35pm on BBC One, with special guests Sir Terry Wogan, Lord Alan Sugar and Lily Allen.
Earlier, Bang Goes the Theory returned with 3.81m (17.5%) at 7.30pm, while Silk continued with 3.94m (17.1%) at 9pm.
BBC Two's University Challenge quizzed 3.00m (13.2%) at 8pm, followed by Mary Berry Cooks with 2.75m (11.9%) at 8.30pm. Mind the Gap: London vs the Rest intrigued 1.31m (5.7%) at 9pm.
On ITV, Dci Banks dropped over 100,000 but was still on top overall outside of soaps with 4.41m (19.2%) at 9pm (411k/2.7% on +1). I Never Knew That About Britain appealed to 3.32m (14.6%) at 8pm (107k/0.5%).
Channel 4's Food Unwrapped gathered 1.08m (4.7%) at 8pm (130k/0.6%), followed by One Born Every Minute with 2.14m (9.3%) at 9pm (272k/1.8%) and 8 Out of 10 Cats with 1.10m (7.0%) at 10pm (140k...
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show: BBC One, 10:35pm
Michael McIntyre's new six-part late night chat show begins tonight.
The first guest stars to appear and chat to the funnyman are Sir Terry Wogan, Lily Allen and Lord Alan Sugar.
Revenge: E4, 9pm
It is the long-awaited wedding tonight, and it looks like things might finally be going Emily's way as Patrick convinces Victoria that she should attend the ceremony.
However, as Daniel runs into Sara and Emily has to make her goodbyes to Jack, old enemies of Emily may ruin the big day as they unite forces to take her down.
My Mad Fat Diary: E4, 10pm
As Rae and fellow misfit Alex grow closer, his new girlfriend Amy begins to resent the friendship.
Archie is still struggling with his sexuality after Rae's determination to bring him out of the closet resulted in her telling Lois.
The Walking Dead: Fox,...
Michael McIntyre's new six-part late night chat show begins tonight.
The first guest stars to appear and chat to the funnyman are Sir Terry Wogan, Lily Allen and Lord Alan Sugar.
Revenge: E4, 9pm
It is the long-awaited wedding tonight, and it looks like things might finally be going Emily's way as Patrick convinces Victoria that she should attend the ceremony.
However, as Daniel runs into Sara and Emily has to make her goodbyes to Jack, old enemies of Emily may ruin the big day as they unite forces to take her down.
My Mad Fat Diary: E4, 10pm
As Rae and fellow misfit Alex grow closer, his new girlfriend Amy begins to resent the friendship.
Archie is still struggling with his sexuality after Rae's determination to bring him out of the closet resulted in her telling Lois.
The Walking Dead: Fox,...
- 3/10/2014
- Digital Spy
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The Michael McIntyre Chat Show: Monday (March 10) at 10.35pm on BBC One
Self-described camp Gok Wan lookalike Michael McIntyre heads off stage and onto a comfy-looking sofa as...
Also check out: Channel 4 boldly goes where no broadcaster has gone before with the Live from Space season. First up is Astronauts: Living In Space (Wednesday, March 12 at 9pm), then we head to Nasa's mission control centre in Astronauts: Houston We Have a Problem (Thursday, March 13 at 9pm), and finally Dermot O'Leary hosts a live link-up with the International Space Station in Lap Of The Planet (Sunday, March 16 at 7.30pm).
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show: Monday (March 10) at 10.35pm on BBC One
Self-described camp Gok Wan lookalike Michael McIntyre heads off stage and onto a comfy-looking sofa as...
- 3/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The first guests for Michael McIntyre's BBC One chat show have been confirmed.
The comedian will be joined by Sir Terry Wogan and Lord Alan Sugar for his chat show debut, which airs early next month.
Lily Allen will also be in the studio to discuss her recent return to the music industry, as well as chatting about her new single 'Air Balloon' and her album Sheezus.
Speaking about the six-part series earlier this year, McIntyre said: "From my very first conversation I remember thinking, 'This should be televised!'
"Well, now the British Broadcasting Corporation has made my dream a reality.
"I am overwhelmingly excited about meeting and having fun with my favourite celebrated people on The Michael McIntyre Chat Show."
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show begins on Monday, March 10 on BBC One.
The comedian will be joined by Sir Terry Wogan and Lord Alan Sugar for his chat show debut, which airs early next month.
Lily Allen will also be in the studio to discuss her recent return to the music industry, as well as chatting about her new single 'Air Balloon' and her album Sheezus.
Speaking about the six-part series earlier this year, McIntyre said: "From my very first conversation I remember thinking, 'This should be televised!'
"Well, now the British Broadcasting Corporation has made my dream a reality.
"I am overwhelmingly excited about meeting and having fun with my favourite celebrated people on The Michael McIntyre Chat Show."
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show begins on Monday, March 10 on BBC One.
- 2/25/2014
- Digital Spy
The Us actor sparks a fresh debate about racial jokes – and isn't the only one. Meanwhile, could Ricky Gervais swing a record deal for David Brent? And Spotify launches a comedy app
This week's comedy news
Comedian and actor Tim Allen is in a spot of bother this week. Specifically for telling the Tampa Bay Times that he should be able to say the n-word as much as he likes. "If I have no intent, if I show no intent, if I clearly am not a racist, then how can 'nigger' be bad coming out of my mouth?" asked Allen. The comic, who claimed to use the word regularly in his standup, added that "[the phrase] 'the n-word' is worse to me than nigger." African-American commentators politely but firmly disagreed. "Here's a general rule of thumb to follow when using the n-word for white people," said sociologist, author and radio host Michael Eric Dyson on MSNBC: "Never.
This week's comedy news
Comedian and actor Tim Allen is in a spot of bother this week. Specifically for telling the Tampa Bay Times that he should be able to say the n-word as much as he likes. "If I have no intent, if I show no intent, if I clearly am not a racist, then how can 'nigger' be bad coming out of my mouth?" asked Allen. The comic, who claimed to use the word regularly in his standup, added that "[the phrase] 'the n-word' is worse to me than nigger." African-American commentators politely but firmly disagreed. "Here's a general rule of thumb to follow when using the n-word for white people," said sociologist, author and radio host Michael Eric Dyson on MSNBC: "Never.
- 7/30/2013
- by Brian Logan
- The Guardian - Film News
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