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Amazon.co.uk Review
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's got their big TV break acting in BBC1 children's soap Byker Grove and subsequently enjoyed a brief career as pop stars--under their character names PJ and Duncan--but it's as plain Ant and Dec, the irrepressible presenters of Saturday morning's kids programme SM:TV Live, that they are best known. Presiding over the usual mix of guest appearances by the latest boy bands, cartoons and quick sketches, their act is an endearing mix of amateurish slapstick, puns that are so bad they're good and infectious catchphrases, a bit like Reeves and Mortimer for pre-teens.
This entertaining compilation tape takes its name from the regular sitcom the guys star in with their co-presenter Cat Deely. It's a parody of Friends ("Filmed before a live man and a live woman"), set in the flat the three share in Ant and Dec's native Newcastle. Guests on the show that week drop by, fluff their autocue readings and mostly get into the swing of things: Jerry Springer and Lorraine Kelly send themselves up brilliantly and Mel C seems to be having a good time when she makes an appearance. Only Jay from Jamiroquai looks out of place, as if he'd stumbled in looking for the rehearsals for Later with Jools Holland.
Also on the tape are other sketches from the series, including flashbacks to Ant's nerdy childhood and the introductory link to a Pokémon cartoon, involving Ant, Dec and Cat dressed up as waiters in a Chinese restaurant and a bemused Jamie Oliver which to adult eyes, is almost as surreal as Pokémon itself. One quibble: the Chums opening sequence--which features a rip-off of the Rembrants' title track from Friends--is repeated so many times it feels like padding. --Edward Lawrenson
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Featuring the irrepressible, irreplaceable and irresistible Ant and Dec and Cat Deeley, this specially made-for-video compilation features the 6 all-time favourite Chums episodes:
The One About Dec's Party
The One With Lorraine Kelly
The One With Ant's Mad Uncle Jerry
The One About Ant's Stag Party
The One Where Ant Gets Pottery Trained
The One About Ant Aid
plus the best of Dec Says, Wonkey Donkey, Pokefight and Pokerap.
Guest stars include - Victoria Beckham, Jerry Springer, Five, The Vengaboys, Lorraine Kelly, Westlife, Martine McCutcheon, Jay Kay from Jamiroquai, Mel C, Matthew Kelly, Caprice, Louise, Sooty and Sweep, Richard and Judy plus many more!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Ant and Dec Score a Hit with their Chums,
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This review is from: Chums [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This video is a must have for all fans of Ant and Dec's Saturday Morning show SMTV Live. Containing all the "best bits" from the Friends spoof Chums, including the hilarious "One with Lorraine Kelly" as well as added bonuses such as Dec Says and Wonky Donkey this is pure fun to watch. No matter how old you are Ant & Dec can hit the funnybone. This, for my money provides more laughs per minute than more critically acclaimed comedies such as The League of Gentlemen or Trigger Happy TV. If you've not come across the talents of Ant & Dec before buy the video. Highly Recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wacky Comedy for all ages.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Chums [VHS] (VHS Tape)
The irrestistable comedy duo of Ant and Dec team up with Cat Deely to bring the very best of their hit show, SM:TV Live. Their weird and wacky sketches often end up with hilarious chaotic results. I'd recommend this to anyone who watches the show, or who has knowledge of the program. With such great celebrity guests included in the film, this is a definate stocking filler for anyone's christmas.
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