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Time Trumpet is the satirical series that "looked back" on events of the first 30 years of the 21st century from the perspective of a nostalgia show in the year 2031. Actors and actresses played the parts of 'today's stars' thirty years on, as they looked back into the past (our near future), in Iannucci's usual surreal yet sensible style.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Time Trumpet is the satirical series that "looked back" on events of the first 30 years of the 21st century from the perspective of a nostalgia show in the year 2031. Actors and actresses played the parts of 'today's stars' thirty years on, as they looked back into the past (our near future), in Iannucci's usual surreal yet sensible style. ...Time Trumpet
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely brilliant programme, but the DVD could be slightly better!
25 April 2009
By Kevin Burgum
Format:DVD
When I received an email alert to say Time Trumpet could be pre-ordered I purchased it straight away. In my opinion Time Trumpet, ranks up there with The Day Today and Brass Eye in terms of humour, satire and presentation, however, this DVD disappoints a little.
Apart from the six episodes, there are no other special features and a couple of contractual edits have been made, so some of what was originally broadcast on TV sadly does not appear in this DVD, hence only the 4-star rating.
It's a shame that more time has not been taken to produce a DVD with more features, interviews and deleted scenes, but don't let this take away from the high quality of the programme itself!
Apart from the six episodes, there are no other special features and a couple of contractual edits have been made, so some of what was originally broadcast on TV sadly does not appear in this DVD, hence only the 4-star rating.
It's a shame that more time has not been taken to produce a DVD with more features, interviews and deleted scenes, but don't let this take away from the high quality of the programme itself!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By G. Ford
Format:DVD
I agree that this is a brilliant show - classic Armando Iannucci. The previous reviewer is incorrect when he says that there are no extras - there are several easter eggs hidden on the disc, you just have to find them!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Time Trumpet" is to clip shows (of the "I Loved 1997" style) what "The Day Today" was to news, and in many ways the approach is the same. Staying straight-faced at all times, it totally undermines the whole genre, lampooning politics, celebrity culture and modern life in general. It's classic Iannucci and it's brilliant from start to finish.
Pretending to be a clip show from 2031, it looks back on 'the past' of 2007/2008/2009, which at the time of broadcast was the imminent future. 'Celebs' reminisce about what happened when the 2012 Olympics turned out just to be a big prank by The Friday Night Project and Seb Coe killed Justin Lee Collins. There's archive footage of the war between Tesco and Denmark in which Tesco Express stores have gained War Of The Worlds-style tripod legs and are rampaging over Copenhagen firing lasers.
There are 'present day' 2031 interviews with 'David Beckham' (really very convincing), 'Anne Robinson' and some of the then-prominent politicians such as Charles Clarke. It's only in Iannucci's deep interest in politics that "Time Trumpet" might already seem a bit dated- many of the gags relate to the Blair/Brown leadership swap-over.
Comics like Stewart Lee, Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Mark Watson, Jo Enright and Adam Buxton (who also contributes some sketches) are all great stuff and if you're a fan of any of those people you'll enjoy their contributions. They're all willing to send themselves up. Stewart Lee asking why it was necessary for him to shave his head just to appear on a clip show is a must.
Unlike "The Day Today", "Time Trumpet" got largely overlooked at the time, which is a real shame as it's just as good and another essential piece of Iannucci TV.
Pretending to be a clip show from 2031, it looks back on 'the past' of 2007/2008/2009, which at the time of broadcast was the imminent future. 'Celebs' reminisce about what happened when the 2012 Olympics turned out just to be a big prank by The Friday Night Project and Seb Coe killed Justin Lee Collins. There's archive footage of the war between Tesco and Denmark in which Tesco Express stores have gained War Of The Worlds-style tripod legs and are rampaging over Copenhagen firing lasers.
There are 'present day' 2031 interviews with 'David Beckham' (really very convincing), 'Anne Robinson' and some of the then-prominent politicians such as Charles Clarke. It's only in Iannucci's deep interest in politics that "Time Trumpet" might already seem a bit dated- many of the gags relate to the Blair/Brown leadership swap-over.
Comics like Stewart Lee, Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Mark Watson, Jo Enright and Adam Buxton (who also contributes some sketches) are all great stuff and if you're a fan of any of those people you'll enjoy their contributions. They're all willing to send themselves up. Stewart Lee asking why it was necessary for him to shave his head just to appear on a clip show is a must.
Unlike "The Day Today", "Time Trumpet" got largely overlooked at the time, which is a real shame as it's just as good and another essential piece of Iannucci TV.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I know this was released yonks ago, but I've only just had the chance to compare the DVD with the programme as it was broadcast. So, here's a list of the "certain edits" mentioned in the small print on the back of the box:
Episode 1: Blair and Cameron sing Bowie's "Changes" (1m00s)
Episode 2: Antony Worrall Thompson goes on fire (11s)
An overcrowded football match (7s)
Jamie Carragher blows bubbles from his nose (5s)
Episode 4: The BBC bee invasion affects Royal Ascot (14s)
"Hooverbag Sherlocks" and "The Story of Light Entertainment" (1m32s)
Andrew Marr's action stunt (40s)
Episode 5: George Lucas's funeral (23s)
"I've Pissed in a Celebrity's House" with Tony Blackburn (10s)
Saddam Hussein fishing with grenades (5s)
"Songs of Praise" stock photo title sequence (18s)
"University Challenge" sponsored by KP (13s)
George W Bush sings "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (five segments: 51s in total)
Episode 6: Uninspired ice skating (37s)
All of the above segments have been completely removed. It adds up to about six and a half minutes, which is almost 4% of the total running time (for all you statistics fans). It's understandable that this would happen with a programme that uses so much reconditioned footage, but it's still a shame. I'd have quite enjoyed it if there was an option to view the episodes with silent black-out slugs inserted at each edit, like an incomplete old movie or a KLF album.... Read more ›
Episode 1: Blair and Cameron sing Bowie's "Changes" (1m00s)
Episode 2: Antony Worrall Thompson goes on fire (11s)
An overcrowded football match (7s)
Jamie Carragher blows bubbles from his nose (5s)
Episode 4: The BBC bee invasion affects Royal Ascot (14s)
"Hooverbag Sherlocks" and "The Story of Light Entertainment" (1m32s)
Andrew Marr's action stunt (40s)
Episode 5: George Lucas's funeral (23s)
"I've Pissed in a Celebrity's House" with Tony Blackburn (10s)
Saddam Hussein fishing with grenades (5s)
"Songs of Praise" stock photo title sequence (18s)
"University Challenge" sponsored by KP (13s)
George W Bush sings "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (five segments: 51s in total)
Episode 6: Uninspired ice skating (37s)
All of the above segments have been completely removed. It adds up to about six and a half minutes, which is almost 4% of the total running time (for all you statistics fans). It's understandable that this would happen with a programme that uses so much reconditioned footage, but it's still a shame. I'd have quite enjoyed it if there was an option to view the episodes with silent black-out slugs inserted at each edit, like an incomplete old movie or a KLF album.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pippa
Format:DVD
A less famous offering from Ianucci but still very funny. Not his best work I don't think but interesting. Look Around You-esque though I still pretty LAY I think. Worth a watch!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Stephen
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's a shame that this was missed by alot of people as it was very good and perfect of what I like(clever humour) It is a real gem and full of now well established stars from comedy. Stuart Lee, Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Adam Buxton, Jo Enright.
This comes from the thoroughbred comedy stables of Armando Iannucci, which means its a must see. It is based in the future and is full of now OAP celebrities like David Beckham, Seb Coe Bob Geldof And Anne Robinson, Who are interveiwed about how life used to be and how life and things are now.
I will say this its not for everyone but if you like clever comedy then this is probably for you.
This comes from the thoroughbred comedy stables of Armando Iannucci, which means its a must see. It is based in the future and is full of now OAP celebrities like David Beckham, Seb Coe Bob Geldof And Anne Robinson, Who are interveiwed about how life used to be and how life and things are now.
I will say this its not for everyone but if you like clever comedy then this is probably for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite amusing
Quite amusing - my teenage son found this amusing to watch. It was good value. It brought about lots of chuckling.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs Mia Wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
Time Trumpet is one of those classics of British comedy that flew so far uner the radar that few people know it. Armando Annucci is on top form in this laugh out loud comdey.
Published 5 months ago by cornutus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Imaginative
Really want another TT to be made, great satire. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the "history" turns out to be true!
Published 5 months ago by Alan Parr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Son purchased
can' write a review 'cos I do not know what it is like 'cos my son plays thi and I've not seen it since i9t came
Published 6 months ago by Ian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Time Trumpet is a show very much in a similar vein to Monkey Dust. It manages to cut right to the soul of issues, while being incredibly funny. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jarren202
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny
Great parody of talking heads review shows and modern life in general. Extremely well written. Highly recommended.
Published on 24 July 2010 by T. Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still funny
I recall this coming out a few years ago but didn't watch the entire series at the time. It's basically Armando Ianucci and various other comedians taking the mickey out of those... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by SilentSinger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Time Trumpet
Perhaps the most self consciously 'alternative' of the Iannucci oeuvre, the series only starts to work its magic after several episodes have been digested. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Keith D. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
iannucci's second greatest work
bar alan partridge... this show is so funny and even though it was made 4 years ago it still works so well. the justin lee collins and the david cameron stuff is pure genius...
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Ms. M. Hughes
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