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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: GM-MarkB on October 08, 2014, 07:56:00 pm

Title: Why ???
Post by: GM-MarkB on October 08, 2014, 07:56:00 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29536370

Why ? It's classic comedy, just leave it alone
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: RobTheRover on October 08, 2014, 08:16:36 pm
You've got to admit, the casting is spot on.
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: GM-MarkB on October 08, 2014, 08:20:30 pm
No Rob, it was what it was and should be left alone. It can't and won't be the same
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: Bentley Bullet on October 08, 2014, 09:40:17 pm
"Vot iz your name?"
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: IDM on October 08, 2014, 10:18:37 pm
I dunno, they could hardly shoot a new film with the original cast?

Neil from the inbetweeners as Pike is inspired casting!
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: jucyberry on October 08, 2014, 11:00:03 pm
Don't know how I feel about this... Oh hang on, yes I do.. :(

I have always loved Arnold Ridley and John Le Mesurier, anyone else as Godfrey and Wilson is just sacrilege.
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: IDM on October 08, 2014, 11:25:36 pm
At least it isn't "americanised"...
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: RobTheRover on October 09, 2014, 12:44:28 pm
Quote from: GM-MarkB on October 08, 2014, 08:20:30 pm
No Rob, it was what it was and should be left alone. It can't and won't be the same

No I agree, it should be sacrosanct.  However, they are doing it, so I hope it turns out well and they've assembled an excellent cast to give it every chance. 
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: Glyn_Wigley on October 09, 2014, 02:26:31 pm
They do revivals of stage plays, musical and films with new casts all the time...why shouldn't classic tv comedy be the same..?
Title: Re: Why ???
Post by: GazLaz on October 09, 2014, 02:57:35 pm
Quote from: IDM on October 08, 2014, 11:25:36 pm
At least it isn't "americanised"...

*Americanized