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Planet Corduroy is the first DVD brought out by the award-winning stand-up comedian Marcus Brigstocke (of We Are History, News Knight, Have I Got News For You and BBC Radio 4's The Now Show).
Directed by Geoff Posner (Little Britain) and recorded at the Shaw Theatre, the show is sprinkled with Brigstocke's idiosyncratic brand of liberal politics and satirical humour, with issues ranging from climate change, religious extremism, immigration and loans companies to compensation culture, women’s magazines, The EU and David Blaine - and his own battle against his middle class roots. It's side-splitting and intelligent stuff.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
With Marcus Brigstocke you expect intelligent Left Wing-ism from the point of view of a middle class, angry, yet articulate Londoner. And that's exactly what you get.
This stand-up show contains fantastic observations on modern Britain. His polite manner overspills into Left Wing attacks on Conservatism, racism, and his extension blocking neighbour Dave. He brings a much needed dose of reality into a media saturated with right wing press. His rants represent the anti-Amercanism, anti-war, pro-thinking beliefs held by most of those whom Marcus Brigstocke appeals to.
The main weakness of the DVD is that it isn't always that funny. But with comedians like Brigstocke - the politics are just as important as the laughs. You feel that sometimes an observation is tagged onto a joke which maybe drags on too long. For many, this will be a boring DVD with just a few laughs - but for those who like their comedy a bit more cerebral, then this is something to enjoy. The text epilogue at the end states that this is the most honest, direct, and exposing way to communicate your views - and I'm grateful that Marcus Brigstocke had the balls to do it.
There is a lot of old material on this, I'm sure I've seen most of it before. But as this is his first stand up DVD I shall forgive it - it feels too mean to give this three stars - it's worthy of more than that. But fingers crossed that the there will be another DVD in the future - with fresher material.
This stand-up show contains fantastic observations on modern Britain. His polite manner overspills into Left Wing attacks on Conservatism, racism, and his extension blocking neighbour Dave. He brings a much needed dose of reality into a media saturated with right wing press. His rants represent the anti-Amercanism, anti-war, pro-thinking beliefs held by most of those whom Marcus Brigstocke appeals to.
The main weakness of the DVD is that it isn't always that funny. But with comedians like Brigstocke - the politics are just as important as the laughs. You feel that sometimes an observation is tagged onto a joke which maybe drags on too long. For many, this will be a boring DVD with just a few laughs - but for those who like their comedy a bit more cerebral, then this is something to enjoy. The text epilogue at the end states that this is the most honest, direct, and exposing way to communicate your views - and I'm grateful that Marcus Brigstocke had the balls to do it.
There is a lot of old material on this, I'm sure I've seen most of it before. But as this is his first stand up DVD I shall forgive it - it feels too mean to give this three stars - it's worthy of more than that. But fingers crossed that the there will be another DVD in the future - with fresher material.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have to say, I saw him Live At The Apollo and though, like most people who go on that show; "Well, his DVD will just be the same but a bit longer" and it was, but the extended parts weren't as interesting or funny as his LATA stuff.
And he repeats that geography teacher joke on every panel show or stand up show he does. It's a little old.
Very hit and miss, but as a stand up DVD it's not bad.
And he repeats that geography teacher joke on every panel show or stand up show he does. It's a little old.
Very hit and miss, but as a stand up DVD it's not bad.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I first saw Marcus Brigstocke in The Savages on TV. He played this awkward husband. Then he was in Love, Actually, this awkward DJ. So I ordered the DVD because I love awkwardness and I have one of those all-regions players and it's February in Canada, which is dreary and crap.
I laughed non-stop at Planet Corduroy. He's brilliant but in a most subtle way. There's something about his pauses, and his shy wide-eyed I'm-a-very-foolish-person finishes. I love it when he gets mad at his neighbour (who blocked his extension) because the man doesn't really do mad. He's not scary, just indignant and fizzing and then he quiets down.
Plus corduroy is funny. Intrinsically, like Brigstocke. That's Max Gogarty right there.
The Extra (Gap Year Tour) is wonderful.
Sorry for the superlatives. Can't explain why, but I was shrieking, and so will you be.
Cheers,
Heather Mallick
Toronto
I laughed non-stop at Planet Corduroy. He's brilliant but in a most subtle way. There's something about his pauses, and his shy wide-eyed I'm-a-very-foolish-person finishes. I love it when he gets mad at his neighbour (who blocked his extension) because the man doesn't really do mad. He's not scary, just indignant and fizzing and then he quiets down.
Plus corduroy is funny. Intrinsically, like Brigstocke. That's Max Gogarty right there.
The Extra (Gap Year Tour) is wonderful.
Sorry for the superlatives. Can't explain why, but I was shrieking, and so will you be.
Cheers,
Heather Mallick
Toronto
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not genius, but not bad either...
I think this is a good, solid comedy DVD. Brigstocke is obviously a man extremely frustrated with the ignorance and prejudice he sees around him. Read more
Published 2 days ago by S. Emm
Very funny!
Some really good, topical stuff in here. Very humorous. Your guaranteed to be laughing out loud!
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by H. Rawstron
Good, but not great.
We are being bombarded recently with all these new dvd releases by famous stand up comedians (who also work in TV). Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by Billy Ray Cyrus
These reviews annoy me as much as he now does!
I bought this DVD because he's what's good about the Now Show so I hoped for similar styling of comedy on this DVD but the simple fact is that he's not a good stand up performer... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by AE Rowe
Marcus is right...
...when he says that at points in his show it stops being comedy and turns into a lecture/rally. This show has some very funny gags but some how lacks a bit of the atmosphere... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2008 by F. Shaw
not funny
did you ever read Viz in the late 80`s early 90`s ? Remmember "Student Grant" well this geezer reminds me of one of Grants dopey mates , the only difference being that Viz was... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2008 by JimmyDCFC
The funniest man alive
Marcus Brigstocke is absolutely hilarious. This DVD had me in stitches from start to finish, well worth it! The man is quite simply a genius!
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by musiclover
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I had high hopes for this DVD, but if you've seen him at the apollo with Jack Dee theres no point in purchasing this. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by M. Nutter
So funny!!!
I love this man, He is just so funny! This is observational comedy at its best, I love the jokes about Londoners, they are just so true! Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by Faye Harris
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