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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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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Coyote
Format:DVD
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!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A. Pozsgai
Format:DVD
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!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By gibboo
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.
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Hilarious
We had enjoyed the second series and thought we would like to see the first. We were not disappointed. It was hilarious, especially the scene with the Olympic clock.
Published 2 months ago by Grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Series; Even Better When you can Watch it Again
I got two of these for two people who work in the public sector and they both absolutely love it. I'd rate the first series over the second series, although both are good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Farnhill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
So funny - cleverly written and most beautifully acted by the classy cast - we have watched this a number of times and it just gets better
Published 4 months ago by GtheReader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twenty Twelve DVD Review
This DVD (along with the Green Wing) is one of the best I have had the pleasure of watching.
I have not met one person who has not enjoyed watching it. Read more
I have not met one person who has not enjoyed watching it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Teresa Judd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twenty Twelve
I enjoyed this clever series very much. I found it one of the refreshingly different productions. If you like something simple and straightforward perhaps it wouldn't be for you... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. J. M. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes... it's funny
It's funny but in a wierd sense of humour way.
It's not for every one.
But i was rolling around on the floor laughing. Read more
It's not for every one.
But i was rolling around on the floor laughing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. D. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect,
Bought to take away on a walking holiday. Plenty of laughs every night, relaxing with a drink in one hand.
Published 5 months ago by Hilary Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Only caught up with this in Series 2, so ordered Series 1. It's brilliant, so well acted and very very funny.
Published 5 months ago by Happy gardener
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Mole in the Organisation?
This series really does make you ask how the heck did we manage to hold such a successful event. You know you have these characters in the organisation who employ you, Spot,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tony1949
5.0 out of 5 stars
2012
Excellent series, Great British humour, self depricating, what we do best. Leaves you thinking, how much did they know before filming.
Published 8 months ago by Bronco
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