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WINNER OF THE 2008 ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY AWARD FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
The complete and utter C series of QI - TV's cleverest comedy quiz.
Can you tell your chav from your chavender or your cormorant from your cubozooan? Do you know why Wrong Way Corrigan went the wrong way or how Cats-Eye Cunningham got his name? Have you wondered exactly what Christopher Columbus and Captain Cook discovered, pondered the charms of Corby or Chelmsford, the seductions of campanology or champagne or dreamed of walking on custard? Do you know how to serve a cheese log or what do with a lump of cummingtonite? Can you solve the mystery of Cinderella's slippers? Could you fool a coconut crab or name Thomas Crapper's key contribution to culture?
Join QI's cool and calculating compère Stephen Fry as he teases the answers to these and many other cunningly contrived questions from Alan Davies and his comic comrades including QI regulars Bill Bailey, Jo Brand, Sean Lock, Phil Jupitus, Rich Hall , Jeremy Clarkson, Rob Brydon, Dara O'Briain, Clive Anderson, Arthur Smith, Mark Steel and John Sessions and newcomers David Mitchell, Doon Mackichan, Andy Hamilton, Rory McGrath, Helen Atkinson-Wood and Alexander Armstrong.
Comes with:
∗ Cut scenes and outtakes
∗ Commentary from the production crew (aka Lloyd/Mitchinson/Fletcher)
∗ Chimes
∗ Cushing (the first QI pop music video featuring the QI cast and Jellbotty)
∗ Costermongers (The QI Shop)
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Qi, or Quite Interesting, recently won 'Best Entertainment Programme' at the Royal Television Society Awards in London. Started in 2003 with all things 'A' Qi is attempting to get all the way through the alphabet. It is currently in its 5th season. Series C was first broadcast in Autumn 2005. Qi showcases some of the best comedians, broadcasters and writers in the business including Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Jeremy Clarkson. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...QI - The C Series - 2-DVD Set ( QI XL ) ( Quite Interesting )
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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QI is a class act in every way, shape and form. It continues to be as entertaining as it is informative and damned worth a watch whoever you are and whatever your interests might be. Because the questions on QI are so absurdly difficult, contestants are awarded points for being interesting and sharing their knowledge. Boring, incorrect and obvious answers (usually things most of us were incorrectly taught in school, or have been proved differently since) are highlighted, and the record put straight.
You just can't go wrong with QI.
You just can't go wrong with QI.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Not entirely sure where Ramsey Tupper was coming from, although I do feel that s/he was being very unfair.
Qi is, in my opinion, the most intelligent quiz show on British television at the moment - as sharp as Have I Got News For You, and every bit as funny. The chemistry between Fry and Davies is always good, and the guests always add rather than detract from the show.
As a quiz show, adding something to general knowledge rather than simply making jokes is a good thing, in my opinion.
Qi is, in my opinion, the most intelligent quiz show on British television at the moment - as sharp as Have I Got News For You, and every bit as funny. The chemistry between Fry and Davies is always good, and the guests always add rather than detract from the show.
As a quiz show, adding something to general knowledge rather than simply making jokes is a good thing, in my opinion.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By C. JONES
Format:DVD
I liked QI from the outset and the number of positive reviews speak for themselves, so there's no point me trying to sell it. After all, it's gone from strength to strength since Series C to such an extent that there are large amounts I've missed and would love to catch up on.
Sadly DVD-wise the trail goes cold after Series C, meaning that many favourite episodes, unless held on digital TV recorders, are unavailable to view at the moment. A plea then, for the massive archive in between then and now to be spread before us once again.
For the potential buyer, I need only say that this is Series C as seen on TV at the time of broadcast, and you get a fair old bang for your buck. Highlights include the "Peter Cushing" song, which inspired an exchange on horror film actors and a QI version of the song itself, all included on Disc 2. Genial, witty and good laid-back fun.
So, BBC, you contrary old thing, I refer you to my review title.
Sadly DVD-wise the trail goes cold after Series C, meaning that many favourite episodes, unless held on digital TV recorders, are unavailable to view at the moment. A plea then, for the massive archive in between then and now to be spread before us once again.
For the potential buyer, I need only say that this is Series C as seen on TV at the time of broadcast, and you get a fair old bang for your buck. Highlights include the "Peter Cushing" song, which inspired an exchange on horror film actors and a QI version of the song itself, all included on Disc 2. Genial, witty and good laid-back fun.
So, BBC, you contrary old thing, I refer you to my review title.
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