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David Mitchell and Robert Webb's riotous comedy show, The Mitchell and Webb Situation, gushes forth an hilarious stream of surreal and quirkily inventive sketches self-penned by the talented duo. Originally made for UKTV’s much missed channel, Play uk, its cult success catapulted the stars into their acting roles in Channel 4's hugely successful – and Bafta-nominated – Peep Show.
With their comedy-writing developed as members of the prestigious Cambridge Footlights group (where past performers include Peter Cook, John Cleese and Stephen Fry), and honed with a series of two-man shows on the Edinburgh Fringe, Mitchell and Webb have continued to shell out pure comedy gold.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: David Mitchell and Robert Webb's riotous comedy show, The Mitchell And Webb Situation, gushes forth an hilarious stream of surreal and quirkily inventive sketches self-penned by the talented duo. Originally made for the BBC's short-lived UK Play channel, its cult success catapulted the stars into their acting roles in Channel 4's hugely successful, and Bafta-nominated, Peep Show. ...The Mitchell and Webb Situation
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Mitchell and Webb have to be one of my favourite comedy partnerships of recent years. While poking fun at the seemingly mundane in life, the extraordinary things we all seem able to accept and occasionally going off on flights of hilarious fantasy, they're never afraid to give the inner geek free reign.
This is, I think, the first solo sketch show from Mitchell and Webb, preceding the might Mitchell and Webb Sound and the Mitchell and Webb Look. This is a well written sketch show, and while there is the odd dud most of the sketches hit rather than miss, and the short quickfire nature means there are plenty of laughs in each episode. It really shows the talent of the two young performers, and the great things that have followed are easily glimpsed.
5 Stars.
This is, I think, the first solo sketch show from Mitchell and Webb, preceding the might Mitchell and Webb Sound and the Mitchell and Webb Look. This is a well written sketch show, and while there is the odd dud most of the sketches hit rather than miss, and the short quickfire nature means there are plenty of laughs in each episode. It really shows the talent of the two young performers, and the great things that have followed are easily glimpsed.
5 Stars.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I was motivated to write after reading an earlier, somewhat negative review. This is brilliant. It precedes "Peep Show" by about 3 years and, by the look of it, was recorded on a relatively low budget. Add that to the fact that it rolled out on UK Play and you have a complete recipe for a hidden gem.
The sketches come thick and fast - part parody, part satire and, most definitely, part Python. But it still feels current. A couple of popular TV shows get the M&W micky-take, as do many aspects of our popular culture. At the same time number of characters/themes reapppear at different times throughout the shows often building to an hilarious, simple, devastating punchline. Some of the sketches don't work as well as others, but in reality they are never really around long enough to become boring before the next one takes over.
Olivia Colman deserves a mention too, often providing a foil to the other two with impeccable timing.
David Kerr's direction of a Hitchcock-esque poisoning is also worth a mention as it's worthy of an Oscar in itself. Lighting and atmosphere superb.
Flawed at times yes, but comic genius in ascendency. I think if you can't find plenty to laugh at in here you have spent your life in misery at he bottom of a drain!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I did not anticipate much from this as its an early work where you would expect them to be learning the comedy biz and for it to be a bit clunky, but it was cheap enough to make it worth buying.
But I ended up finding it funnier than 'Look', but I can't in any way know if you will, like so many reviews on here - some give 5 stars, some give 1, its personal taste.
So maybe this review I'm typing and you reading is a waste of both our time.
P.S. If your a comedy commentary buff like me you would be better of with Peep Show, Look or Magicians.
But I ended up finding it funnier than 'Look', but I can't in any way know if you will, like so many reviews on here - some give 5 stars, some give 1, its personal taste.
So maybe this review I'm typing and you reading is a waste of both our time.
P.S. If your a comedy commentary buff like me you would be better of with Peep Show, Look or Magicians.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
the start of some thing big
From the creators of the peep show this is where it first started and they have gone from strenght to strenght. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Stephen
A hint of brilliance
As a huge M&W fan, I had to own this DVD! I love That Michell and Webb Look, and thought this would be pretty similar. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by @fairkatrina
Mitchell and Webb Purchase Review
Product arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
The DVD itself, is sheer genius. I had been recommended the DVD by a friend and it did not disappoint. Read more
The DVD itself, is sheer genius. I had been recommended the DVD by a friend and it did not disappoint. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by S. Clifford
Definatly worth buying.
I bought this after seeing snippets of the show on YouTube, and i have to say i'm not dissapointed!. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2009 by K. Cairns
Oh dear.
Mitchell and Webb are responsible for some of the 21st Century's greatest and most original comedy, with not only the cutting-edge Peep Show but also the classicist sketch comedy... Read more
Published on 19 July 2008 by dynamitekid156
Some moments of genius...
Don't expect Peep Show, which is so far off the scale as to be worth 5000 stars. This is a decent show in its' own right; there are some boring sketches, as with any show, but most... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2008 by L. Orton
Prefer Peep Show
This is funny, and the episodes are fairly short and easy to watch, though I found it more of a bit of a chuckle humour than laugh out loud a lot. Read more
Published on 25 April 2006 by L. H. Healy
Brilliant - witness a birth....
....of comic genius.
This is brilliant.
If you are looking for a kind of Peep Show -1, you will be disappointed. This is completely different. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2006 by "thebiglittleretailcompany"
Interesting First Steps For Peep Show Duo
As the cover blurb says : "Before `Peep Show` there was........." a sketch based show from the team responsible for the Channel 4 hit. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2006 by Mr. P. Birtwistle
Big Let Down
Peep Show was a work of genius and Robert Webb was seriously funny in The Smoking Room but maybe these boys should stick to performing other people's material. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2006
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