As far as years go, 2013 has been absolutely outstanding for the comedy world, there have been suitable winners at this years Comedy Awards, the notorious BFQOTY (which I'll talk more about later in the post) and the sightings of new comedy tours. Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of filming my 'In Stitches' series, but for the next 6 months my priorities are going to be revising for my A-Level exams to get into university. The course I'll be doing (Journalism/Broadcast Journalism) will fit along side this hobby and passion, so I'll be able to put more time and effort into 'In Stitches' once that time arrives, but for now here's December's edition of 'In Stitches', enjoy!
It has been confirmed that Matt Berry's latest comedy project 'Toast of London' will be returning for a second series and oh boy am I excited! When I've spoke about Toast in the past, I've explained how much I really love the off the wall and dry humour and with its 400,000 viewership its evident that its had an effect on the comedy sphere. I came across a lovely quote that TVO got from the head of comedy for Channel 4, Phil Clarke sharing his opinion on the show; "everything a Channel 4 comedy should be. Unapologetically original funny writing, driven by bold and hilarious performances from Matt Berry and the cast. It’s a unique comedy show, there’s nothing else like it." Series one is available at the moment to buy online absolutely anywhere but if you can't be bothered to search the net you can simply click here for a direct link!
If your a fan of Moone Boy and have any siblings/children under the age of 10 then pay close attention to this piece of news. The rights have been bought for two novels to be made from the current series of Moone Boy, it has been said that the scenarios brought up in the series can be easily adapted to novel writing, and it presumed to bring in a six figure sum. The first novel is set to be released later on this year, following the second novel in 2015. And for those of you not interested in the novel at all, don't threat, series 2 of the show will soon be airing on Sky 1 along with series 3 already filmed.
As with all Noel Fielding news (being the huge fan I am) I'm proud to announce if you've not already heard that the surrealist comedy show on E4 'Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy' now has its own online merch store. You can get your basic pieces such as t-shirts with notorious slogans "it's all bleedin' coming together" and "am I nothing?" or you can get some quite exclusive (in my eyes) pieces that were based around single episodes, such as the Bryan Ferry kite or Pele mug. Either way there is something for the fans and I think I might end up treating myself to some of these luxuries (see what I did there) myself in the future. If you want to have a nosey you can click here and it will direct you straight to their online store.
Towards the end of every year we get the delightful special of Big Fat Quiz of the Year, this year the teams consisted of Jack Whitehall and Jonathon Ross, Dara O Briain and Kristen Schaal and finally Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding along with host Jimmy Carr. As always each episode goes down a hoot and this one didn't disappoint in the slightest. If you watched the show when it aired on Boxing Day I'm sure one of your favourite moments will be the champagne and turkey sandwiches break which Jonathan Ross initiated half way through the show, ending with an audience member getting a Jimmy Carr DVD filled with turkey and Noel Fielding going to sleep on the end of set with Dara O Briain next to him. The episode is on 4od so if you click here it'll direct you straight to that, definitely give it a watch!
Hope you enjoyed this months 'In Stitches' as always the comments are open for any discussions connected to the comedy news of this month and if you have any questions you can also leave them in the comments section.
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After the success of his new sitcom show (luxury comedy), Noel Fielding alongside bass player and lyrical writer of Kasabian, Serge Pizzorno have teamed up to create their own band project. Known and the 'Loose Tapestries' the band so far have been shown as a medieval throw back with the modern twists of technology. Whether this side project will create their own music that doesn't feature in Luxury Comedy in unknown as of now. But on that note the music that is used in Fielding's show is very odd ball.
Using old synthesizers the create futuristic tones, with Fielding's voice manipulated both high and low reading out obscure lyrics it is something to get your head around. Snippets of certain characters scenes are also included among the variety of songs, some of these characters are Secret Pete, Fantasy Man, Ghost of a Flea and many others.
In a vary of interviews regarding the newly formed band, both men have discussed doing a tour in the near future suggesting them to be hosted in castles across the UK (which we take lightly). Prior to this Fielding was involved in another side band supporting his other show The Mighty Boosh, all of the main characters that featured in this BBC Three hit are now a part of the Luxury Comedy family, except Fielding's on screen partner Julian Barratt. Over some queries fans have brought up regarding the absence of his partner, Fielding has explained the outlandishness and complexity of the show is something that doesn't appeal to Barratt.
But don't sit there in doubt, another reason for the choice of not including Barratt is to not tarnish what The Mighty Boosh created with its fans and the on screen relationship that grew between both of them.
This wonderful album includes 22 songs which are all under 3 minutes below, with only two sliding over this barrier by 12 seconds. All the songs have had featured specially in individual episodes being able to bring another leap and spring into the already outrageous series. This by far is an enjoyable album for those who are a fan of Fielding's work and hopefully they will drop us another album as soon as possible.
You can buy or download their album here - Amazon
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