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QI Series F Episode 1 Review
Hi there folks,
Sorry it has taken me so long to post up these reviews. Only just got back from London. Anyways here goes with my very first QI Review!
The very first recording of the series is always an exiting event and this was no different. The entire queue was buzzing with anticipation as they waited outside. I wasn't in the queue due to being on the production guest list but I did go up front to say hello to some friends from the forum. There were quite a few production guest alongside myself and we were led into the studio at about 6.45pm to take our seats.
Stephen Grant was once again the warm-up for the show. I noticed a lot of new material from him and he was on top form. His warm-up went on for a fair bit longer than usual due to some mysterious happenings behind the curtain. Soon we found out what the wait was for - an exclusive peek into the C Series DVD. Our response to the extra was to be measured to see if they would include it in the show, I hope they do. The QI set was completely bare of props or items giving us no clue as to what the theme of the show was.
On with the spoilers!
The guests this week were Dara O' Briain, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Alan Davies. Some people in the audience stood up as Phill walked out to show their appreciation of him. The theme of tonights show was Features. Mainly bodily ones seeing as most of the questions were related to fingers, faces and feet. This show contained a special forfeit where if any guest said the word f**k then they would lose 10 points. However, if they took Stephen on in a game of "Paper, Scissors, Stone" and won then they would gain five points back. If they lost then another 10 points would be deducted from their score. The special F series bonus is called "Fanfare". If any guest is interesting enough then they earn themselves a fanfare which is very nice for them.
Other topics covered included French kissing, finger lengths, fancy lizards, face recognition, foreskins, feet size and finger muscles.
The show went off really well and the audience were very enthusiastic. After a few pickups the show was done and I headed into the Green Room. It was an excellent experience for me and being able to chat with Piers, John and the stars after the show whilst enjoying a glass of wine was a perfect end to the evening.
Thanks to QIFanatic for letting me review the show!
Edited for certain corrections x
4 comments:
Don't want to be picky but if they won at 'rock, paper, scissors' their forfeit was just halved...oh and you spelt one of the guests name wrong I believe ;-)
See you in June! :-D
Ooooh pickier than a miner with a toothpick aren't we? lol just kidding. I really thought they got their points back if they won at RPS. >_< See you in June!
i suppose it comes with the territory that commenters here would be a bit pedantic.. we'll just imagine they're pedantics wearing flourescent pants (like me!) .. that said, i just wanted to point out, with a wink, that the kick-off of this series, like other series, sounded more like it was "exciting" than something you'd be watching on your way out (the exit). .. pickiness aside, thanks for the review! we're all salivating waiting for the show to finally air! :)
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