Graham Linehan has confirmed that the BBC has dropped The Walshes after one series.
The Father Ted writer's sitcom was brought over from Irish channel Rte One to BBC Four and later BBC Two in 2014. However, it will no longer be shown on the BBC.
The Walshes there, which BBC2 dropped because it didn't find an audience after three episodes and zero publicity. Anyway...
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) January 20, 2015
Linehan continued: "I should say that [comedy commissioner] Shane Allen, who brought The Walshes over to BBC2, always fought hard for it. The order to nix it came from higher up."
Bemoaning the decision to drop the show, he added: "But I really struggle to grasp the point of putting out a three-episode series, giving it no publicity, and then pulling it. Befuddling.
"Ta for all the kind words on The Walshes, folks. Really appreciated. Working now to make sure it's not the last you've seen of them.
The Father Ted writer's sitcom was brought over from Irish channel Rte One to BBC Four and later BBC Two in 2014. However, it will no longer be shown on the BBC.
The Walshes there, which BBC2 dropped because it didn't find an audience after three episodes and zero publicity. Anyway...
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) January 20, 2015
Linehan continued: "I should say that [comedy commissioner] Shane Allen, who brought The Walshes over to BBC2, always fought hard for it. The order to nix it came from higher up."
Bemoaning the decision to drop the show, he added: "But I really struggle to grasp the point of putting out a three-episode series, giving it no publicity, and then pulling it. Befuddling.
"Ta for all the kind words on The Walshes, folks. Really appreciated. Working now to make sure it's not the last you've seen of them.
- 1/22/2015
- Digital Spy
Count Arthur Strong is back, with Steve Delaney's comic creation having earned not just a second series but a promotion to BBC One.
The first series - broadcast back in 2013 - earned a BAFTA nomination but split the critics, with even Janice Hadlow - controller of BBC Two - describing the show as "Marmite".
Ahead of series two's launch, Digital Spy spoke to the sitcom's co-writer - BAFTA winner Graham Linehan - about the new episodes, the demise of TV criticism and why the studio sitcom is due a comeback.
Count Arthur Strong is back and now you're on BBC One - was that something you knew going in?
"We definitely didn't know about it beforehand. They showed the BBC a couple of episodes and they liked it, I guess. So yeah, that was kind of a nice surprise for us."
The general impression seems to be that BBC One...
The first series - broadcast back in 2013 - earned a BAFTA nomination but split the critics, with even Janice Hadlow - controller of BBC Two - describing the show as "Marmite".
Ahead of series two's launch, Digital Spy spoke to the sitcom's co-writer - BAFTA winner Graham Linehan - about the new episodes, the demise of TV criticism and why the studio sitcom is due a comeback.
Count Arthur Strong is back and now you're on BBC One - was that something you knew going in?
"We definitely didn't know about it beforehand. They showed the BBC a couple of episodes and they liked it, I guess. So yeah, that was kind of a nice surprise for us."
The general impression seems to be that BBC One...
- 1/6/2015
- Digital Spy
We asked Den Of Geek’s writers to recommend brilliant comedy shows that deserve to have more of a fuss made about them. Here they are...
Banging a drum about stuff we love is more or less our remit on Den Of Geek - hence what many readers have started referring to as the ‘inexplicably regular' appearance of Statham, squirrels and Harold Bishop from Neighbours on these pages.
To that end then, we asked our writers which comedy shows (past and present, UK or otherwise, on TV, radio, or online…) deserved more praise, and here are the ones they chose. You might already like them too, or you might discover something new to dig out and enjoy. That’s the fun of it.
Please note that this list isn’t ranked in any order, nor is it exhaustive. It’s compiled from the opinions of a group of different people,...
Banging a drum about stuff we love is more or less our remit on Den Of Geek - hence what many readers have started referring to as the ‘inexplicably regular' appearance of Statham, squirrels and Harold Bishop from Neighbours on these pages.
To that end then, we asked our writers which comedy shows (past and present, UK or otherwise, on TV, radio, or online…) deserved more praise, and here are the ones they chose. You might already like them too, or you might discover something new to dig out and enjoy. That’s the fun of it.
Please note that this list isn’t ranked in any order, nor is it exhaustive. It’s compiled from the opinions of a group of different people,...
- 11/13/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
The Big Reunion: ITV2, 9pm
Tonight all six acts join together for the very first time - and the reunion is far from sweet.
Kavana is left unimpressed with girl group Eternal and their attitude, and things go from bad to worse as 5th Story continue to have problems during rehearsals.
Meanwhile, Damage are still reeling from their reunion.
The Smoke: Sky1, 9pm
During a rescue attempt a very personal secret of Ziggy's that she has fought hard to hide is revealed by a large, bed-bound woman.
Trish also makes a startling revelation after Kev makes a bold move.
Celebrity Juice: ITV2, 10pm
Series 11 officially begins tonight, following a Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway special last month.
Host Keith Lemon returns with his regular team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby to unleash more mayhem on the celebrity guests.
Tonight's guests are Pixie Lott, Jason Gardiner,...
Tonight all six acts join together for the very first time - and the reunion is far from sweet.
Kavana is left unimpressed with girl group Eternal and their attitude, and things go from bad to worse as 5th Story continue to have problems during rehearsals.
Meanwhile, Damage are still reeling from their reunion.
The Smoke: Sky1, 9pm
During a rescue attempt a very personal secret of Ziggy's that she has fought hard to hide is revealed by a large, bed-bound woman.
Trish also makes a startling revelation after Kev makes a bold move.
Celebrity Juice: ITV2, 10pm
Series 11 officially begins tonight, following a Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway special last month.
Host Keith Lemon returns with his regular team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby to unleash more mayhem on the celebrity guests.
Tonight's guests are Pixie Lott, Jason Gardiner,...
- 3/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Father Ted co-writer Graham Linehan has revealed that he will never revive the comedy.
Linehan told the Radio Times that his production company Delightful Industries often receives ideas for new episodes.
The series ended in 1998 after just 25 episodes following the death of lead actor Dermot Morgan, who starred alongside Ardal O'Hanlon (Father Dougal) and Pauline McLynn (Mrs Doyle).
Linehan said: "I would never bring Dougal back. Someone suggested to me a way of doing it but I am totally different person now.
"We have said everything we have to about the imaginary world of priests."
Linehan is currently working on family sitcom The Walshes, which will make its debut on BBC Four at the end of March.
Linehan told the Radio Times that his production company Delightful Industries often receives ideas for new episodes.
The series ended in 1998 after just 25 episodes following the death of lead actor Dermot Morgan, who starred alongside Ardal O'Hanlon (Father Dougal) and Pauline McLynn (Mrs Doyle).
Linehan said: "I would never bring Dougal back. Someone suggested to me a way of doing it but I am totally different person now.
"We have said everything we have to about the imaginary world of priests."
Linehan is currently working on family sitcom The Walshes, which will make its debut on BBC Four at the end of March.
- 3/1/2014
- Digital Spy
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