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Complete first series of the television sketch comedy, spoofing satellite TV stations. Episodes are: 'Launch Night'; 'Big Fight Special'; 'The Green Green Show'; 'Those Fabulous War Years'; 'It's a Royal Wedding'; and 'Challenge Anna'.
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From the creators of It Aint Half Hot Mum and Alas Smith and Jones comes KYTV, a satirical series that centres on media magnate, Sir Kenneth Yellowhammer and his satellite TV station. Featuring the talents of Angus Deayton and Helen Atkinson Wood, this is one channel you won't want to switch off.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Gavin Wilson
Format:DVD
Back in 1989 -- i.e. a long time before 'Dead Ringers' -- the satire on the media offered by 'Radio Active' and 'KYTV' seemed highly original to my ears.
17 years later, these episodes from Series One -- there were three series, by the way -- seems uncannily prescient. We now get the equivalent of 'Sofa Shop' and 12 hours of non-stop caravanning, and we hardly bat an eyelid. It's also great to see again Philip Pope's impression of Bob Dylan singing the songs of Kylie Minogue and of Leonard Cohen singing Rick Astley.
In comparison to the six proper episodes, the pilot is one-dimensional and of generally poor quality. I would imagine the BBC was persuaded to allow the team to make the six episodes largely on the basis of the potential shown in 'Radio Active' on Radio Four.
There are no extras on this DVD.
17 years later, these episodes from Series One -- there were three series, by the way -- seems uncannily prescient. We now get the equivalent of 'Sofa Shop' and 12 hours of non-stop caravanning, and we hardly bat an eyelid. It's also great to see again Philip Pope's impression of Bob Dylan singing the songs of Kylie Minogue and of Leonard Cohen singing Rick Astley.
In comparison to the six proper episodes, the pilot is one-dimensional and of generally poor quality. I would imagine the BBC was persuaded to allow the team to make the six episodes largely on the basis of the potential shown in 'Radio Active' on Radio Four.
There are no extras on this DVD.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Ben Ripley
Format:DVD
Ah, the halcyon days of satellite television. Those were the times when television producers went by the axiom of 'Quantity not quality' and 'more is less'.
KYTV seriously lampooned the shocking nightmare that was BSB and Sky television ("Just think, for an extra five pounds we could have had Keith Chegwin") and poked merry fun at the tripe that has actually become far too prevalent on television today.
Two of the highlights from this series are: 'The Green Green Show' which takes a look at the worrying state of our environment and cute pitures of fluffy seals; and 'Those Fabulous War Years', which bravely crosses the line of political correctness while discussing the atrocities of the second world war.
I have to admit, the whole series hasn't made me laugh as much now as I remember it did back then, but it still brought back fond memories. There was one moment of genuine brilliance with the firework display featuring the gift of fireworks from America including the catherine wheel and the snake.
There are seven episodes on this disc but sadly, no special features.
Pilot: Siege-side Special
Series one:
1. Launch
2. Big Fight Special
3. The Green Green Show
4. Those Fabulous War Years
5. It's a Royal Wedding
6. Challenge Anna
KYTV seriously lampooned the shocking nightmare that was BSB and Sky television ("Just think, for an extra five pounds we could have had Keith Chegwin") and poked merry fun at the tripe that has actually become far too prevalent on television today.
Two of the highlights from this series are: 'The Green Green Show' which takes a look at the worrying state of our environment and cute pitures of fluffy seals; and 'Those Fabulous War Years', which bravely crosses the line of political correctness while discussing the atrocities of the second world war.
I have to admit, the whole series hasn't made me laugh as much now as I remember it did back then, but it still brought back fond memories. There was one moment of genuine brilliance with the firework display featuring the gift of fireworks from America including the catherine wheel and the snake.
There are seven episodes on this disc but sadly, no special features.
Pilot: Siege-side Special
Series one:
1. Launch
2. Big Fight Special
3. The Green Green Show
4. Those Fabulous War Years
5. It's a Royal Wedding
6. Challenge Anna
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being a huge fan of Radio Active, I had high hopes for its transfer to television in the form of KYTV. Sadly it never quite hit the same heights, despite it (or because of it?) using largely recycling scripts from the Radio 4 series. Nonetheless, the first series of KYTV was probably the best, and it still has some classic moments, so this is the one I'd go for if you want to wallow in a bit of nostalgia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
KYTV
I had a fault with the original item ordered, but a replacement was sent and received within a couple of days - very good service
Published on 24 April 2011 by Shirley
3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit dated but still funny in parts
I remenbered this when it was shown on TV and couldn't wait to get it to see it again. Even though some is very funny still a lot of it is a bit dated and only made me smile. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Stephen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Remarkably prescient for its time !
While this is clearly low budget comedy, it remains a favourite at the centre of my comedy collection. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2008 by Mr Robert John Newton-Howes
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