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You’re organising one of the most significant events in the world. You’ve got £9bn to spend and plenty of time before the deadline. What can possibly go wrong? Twenty Twelve follows the Games Deliverance Team as they do their level best to get to the end of the day, the end of the week - and, ideally - the end of the Olympics without all the wheels coming off at once.
In this fly on the wall spoof comedy series our heroes have to negotiate Olympian sized hurdles such as getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won’t turn because there’s no wind. And that’s before contending with the fatal flaw in the design of the Countdown Clock.
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In this fly on the wall spoof comedy series our heroes have to negotiate Olympian sized hurdles such as getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won’t turn because there’s no wind. And that’s before contending with the fatal flaw in the design of the Countdown Clock.
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- Behind-the-scenes interviews
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: You're organising one of the most significant events in the world. You've got £9bn to spend and plenty of time before the deadline. What can possibly go wrong? Twenty Twelve follows the Games Deliverance Team as they do their level best to get to the end of the day, the end of the week - and, ideally - the end of the Olympics without all the wheels coming off at once. In this fly on the wall spoof comedy series our heroes have to negotiate Olympian sized hurdles such as getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won't turn because there's no wind. And that's before contending with the fatal flaw in the design of the Countdown Clock. ...Twenty Twelve - Season 1 ( Twenty Twelve ) ( Twenty Twelve - Season One (2012) )
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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It was no surprise to me to discover the chap who wrote this, John Morton, had People Like Us amongst his previous credits. If you like one you are almost certain to like the other. The style here is a brilliant mix of the deadpan, the wry and the absurd played out by a cast admirably maintaining straight faces throughout. People Like Us is the most obvious precursor I think, but it'd be hard to deny there are also traces of the immortal I'm Alan Partridge (and so, by default, what with it taking so much of it's own cue from IAP, The Office).
I found every episode of Twenty Twelve consistently amusing, at the least, and peppered with genuine laugh-out-loud lines, exchanges and situations. Of the decade so far, I'd say it ranks up there with Facejacker as an instant-classic and indeed, it's already high in the list of best of this century. Personally, I just hope they find time to make another series before the Olympics gets under way. I'd look forward to that more than the Olympics themselves!
I found every episode of Twenty Twelve consistently amusing, at the least, and peppered with genuine laugh-out-loud lines, exchanges and situations. Of the decade so far, I'd say it ranks up there with Facejacker as an instant-classic and indeed, it's already high in the list of best of this century. Personally, I just hope they find time to make another series before the Olympics gets under way. I'd look forward to that more than the Olympics themselves!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This series is a must for anybody who has sat on or chaired a committee, any committee, as it is not the subject matter that is of interest, although very funny, it is the type of person that can be recognised and is ever present at these meetings. The PA person is so typical of the type, all talk and very little substance with little or no real knowledge of the subject.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Really funny show and take on the upcoming Olympics organisation process. The humour is very sharp and human, I enjoyed it a lot, can't wait for the second series.
An absolute highlight for me is Jessica Hynes' performance, probably even her best so far!
An absolute highlight for me is Jessica Hynes' performance, probably even her best so far!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Perfect mockumentary
We've all worked with people like this - now you'll be able to see the funny side! The actors are perfect and the scripts inspired. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Bellaqua
Blisteringly funny
For anyone who has ever been to a meeting, this series is a joy. Hugh Bonneville is a genius and is surrounded by a wonderful cast. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Agnes Brown
Twenty Twelve
Absolutely wonderful. Haven't laughed so much in a long while. Good characters, good script, well played. So reminds me of my own working environment - only exaggerated.
Published 23 days ago by Mark
Great DVD
I missed the original series when it was broadcast but have really enjoyed watching this DVD. A truly magnificent send up of all the twaddle and hype that surrounds the Olympics... Read more
Published 1 month ago by daylight
Hilarious!
I first saw episodes of this series on a flight and was laughing so hard that fellow passengers started to turn and stare... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shop Queen Singers
Wonderful!
Very very funny, Hugh Bonneville is just terrific. I don't see how you could watch this and not fall off the sofa laughing.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. S. A. Halstead
People Like Us for the Olympics
"Twenty Twelve" is a really strong attempt by John Morton to turn the deadpan mockumentary humour that was a big success in his "People Like Us" series onto a fictional team of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Stuart Bruce
EXCELLENT COMEDY MOCK DOC
This is an excellent send up of the Olympic Games planning committee. Not so much about the games themselves but about those tasked with creating the right environment for the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. M. Black
A weak imitation
Twenty-Twelve's concept of a comedy spoof review on preparations for the Olympics by a group of hapless bureaucrats is not an original one; it was initiated by John Clarke and his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by amsterdam
2012 DVD
I had seen this on tv and found it laugh out loud funny. This one went to Australia where it was much enjoyed
Published 7 months ago by A Wharfer
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