The Curse of Politeness

I have always been a big fan. I have watched the show since the first series on Dave. There just isn't a laugh out loud (or slight chuckle) comedian. They're all pretty bland.

I know Boyle and Eclair have been around a long time and have been legends in their own time, but the comedian pot must be empty for this series. Or C4 have found as inoffensive bunch possible for fear of retribution.

There's no Matafeo, Acaster, Chaudhry, Wilkinson, Lycett, Ramsey, Ryan, etc, etc. The list is immense.

Thankfully the hosts can bring some laughs. Sadly I feel this is the new way of mainstream comedy. For the first time, I won't be eagerly anticipating the rest of the series. Sad times.

Ok, it's only the first episode, but I simply wasn't that impressed with this new series opener. Maybe it's heresy to say this, but is the format feeling a little tired? The tasks were fine, but ... none were especially memorable. Same with the contestants - I didn't hate any of them, but none are really grabbing me. Four out of the five I knew of, and like well enough, but I have to be honest, aren't exactly wowing me. The fifth, Mae Martin, I had to look up to identify - is she ('they') a comedian? Nothing she said or did was funny, so I thought she must be an actor or musician, but no, apparently, she is in comedy ... must be saving the jokes for later episodes, I guess. Anyway, hopefully the series will get funnier.