tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post114777609863617746..comments2023-08-17T11:47:11.821+01:00Comments on James and the Blue Cat: Reasons not to be a writer 4322:James Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148411141259857712006-05-23T20:05:00.000+01:002006-05-23T20:05:00.000+01:00Am jumping out of obscurity to say just how much I...Am jumping out of obscurity to say just how much I loved both series. I was sitting on my seat for the second half of episode 8 and boy was it great. The literal "cliffhanger" made me laugh so much! Poor Martin! <BR/><BR/>Just wondering if you know: will the final episode of this series ever be released on DVD? I ask since the DVD for series 2 is supposed to be released in October but the final episode is supposed to be shown at christmas. *is confused* <BR/><BR/>Anyway just to reiterate: Great show. Great episode. Am Looking forward to the last one and congrats on making us all care so much!<BR/><BR/>~*helen*~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148393009139736692006-05-23T15:03:00.000+01:002006-05-23T15:03:00.000+01:00Amazing series and its been wonderful to see the s...Amazing series and its been wonderful to see the slow build on Caroline and Guys relationship. Loved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148352771581112102006-05-23T03:52:00.000+01:002006-05-23T03:52:00.000+01:00I'm a lurker who's also going to jump on the bandw...I'm a lurker who's also going to jump on the bandwagon (I hope it's strong as there's quite a few of us on it now) and pop my little head out to thank you and the other writers for such a wonderful series. The fact that people feel so strongly about what happens to your characters is down to the life you and the actors have given them.<BR/><BR/>In the last episode I started crying at the Circle of Life (ok, I'm weird, but that song does it to me every time even when sung in a silly voice) and carried on for quite a while after the episode had finished. What can I say, I have no life!<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to the Christmas episode, but I have to say I'm one of the people who would be happy with many more seasons of GW. <BR/><BR/>Finally, that cub was BIG! and ceremonial shaving?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148313713372883232006-05-22T17:01:00.000+01:002006-05-22T17:01:00.000+01:00Sexually-charged eh?Interesting. So - Did Steve's ...Sexually-charged eh?<BR/><BR/>Interesting. So - Did Steve's ceremonial shaving of Julian ever occur?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148309800349197992006-05-22T15:56:00.000+01:002006-05-22T15:56:00.000+01:00I don't think that was mine - although for some re...I don't think that was mine - although for some reason I think the 'shark' bit was mine. It all blurs a bit on series two.<BR/><BR/>To those who asked: the sordid, gossipacious and sexually-charged events of the GW live screening thing will remain forever sealed, I'm afraid. However I think I aged about ten years.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148305493369291882006-05-22T14:44:00.000+01:002006-05-22T14:44:00.000+01:00One thing I wondered whilst watching the ast episo...One thing I wondered whilst watching the ast episode, was the 'Clangers' bit yours?Searingidolatryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602058365842178446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148226317701434232006-05-21T16:45:00.000+01:002006-05-21T16:45:00.000+01:00Okay... I have a confession to make: I didn't have...Okay... I have a confession to make: I didn't have the time to watch the first series of Green Wing (I worked v.odd hours) and was eventually convinced how good it was by my sister who also bugged me into buying it on DVD. I'm now so glad I did and have loved it ever since!!<BR/>You guys have done such a great job and the last series had me laughing, cheering, "aaww - ing" and even at one point clapping (guy fan here)<BR/>upset about Mac but not enough to b threatening to kill you tho'.<BR/>This was supposed to be just to say Thanks for all the great work and even if GW 3 doesn't appear I appreciate the fun thats been had WooHoo!!!<BR/>C Ya H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148211119481304172006-05-21T12:31:00.000+01:002006-05-21T12:31:00.000+01:00i LOVE the frisian scene. one of the best ones eve...i LOVE the frisian scene. one of the best ones ever. especially the repetition, "what is?"...<BR/><BR/>but i think i've said this before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148209892543992102006-05-21T12:11:00.000+01:002006-05-21T12:11:00.000+01:00James, you can relax- the Friesian tattoo scene wa...James, you can relax- the Friesian tattoo scene was mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148197985045467342006-05-21T08:53:00.000+01:002006-05-21T08:53:00.000+01:00Well, by the time I managed to watch my video, the...Well, by the time I managed to watch my video, the above had said it all.<BR/><BR/>Thank goodness there will be something good on the box at Christmas.<BR/><BR/><BR/>ps James, if you have time, you might enjoy the robot over at my place [yesterday].Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148179609559731762006-05-21T03:46:00.000+01:002006-05-21T03:46:00.000+01:00Buzzword bingo - gets you through meetings too dul...Buzzword bingo - gets you through meetings too dull for you to actually absorb their contents. Key words this year - global, rationalisation, interface, ethics and opportunity. As the word "bingo" rarely occurs in these meetings, the word "optimum" is used to inform other players that "bingo" has occurred. This is not teambuilding, but a form of employee subversion. <BR/><BR/>Have very much enjoyed both brilliant series. Currently concerned about Karen, Joanna, Harriet, Alan, Caroline and Martin as well as Gingernut, so am trusting (still) that the fate of all the characters will be resolved in the 9th episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148165443658126232006-05-20T23:50:00.000+01:002006-05-20T23:50:00.000+01:00Hi, I haven't posted here before either but the me...Hi, I haven't posted here before either but the mention of "feature-length" has put a spring in my step too! Great blog btw :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148164903133209472006-05-20T23:41:00.000+01:002006-05-20T23:41:00.000+01:00Hi James, I haven't commented in here before, but ...Hi James, I haven't commented in here before, but I want to congratulate you and all of the writers for creating characters that we all care so passionately about, to the point of us being emotionally affected when things go badly for them.<BR/><BR/>On reflection, last night's episode was an emotional rollercoaster and you have played it brilliantly for maximum emotional impact. I'm just about to toddle off and catch the repeat and enjoy the humour and drama with the benefit of knowing what's to come!<BR/><BR/>I'm really looking forward to seeing what you've got in store for us in the Christmas special, and I'm delighted to hear you say 'feature length' ... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148164852326820202006-05-20T23:40:00.000+01:002006-05-20T23:40:00.000+01:00Hey, nobody made us stay until our hearts got brok...Hey, nobody made us stay until our hearts got broken - in a totally non-casual way. We knew it was coming. We willed it to come. We could have got out of the way. We're just pathetic masochists.<BR/><BR/>But we still love you all and we know you won't fail us in the end. *crosses fingers*<BR/><BR/>Loved the lollipops by the way, and the balloons. And now I'm not all tense I've laughed at loads of stuff today. Alan's boxes are sublime.cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061833787120469657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148163531591875012006-05-20T23:18:00.000+01:002006-05-20T23:18:00.000+01:00I think that too.I think that too.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148162928154806682006-05-20T23:08:00.000+01:002006-05-20T23:08:00.000+01:00Get the distinct impression that the writers have ...Get the distinct impression that the writers have had a hard time of it today! But all is not lost, at the risk of sounding complete facetious, one of the team has a completely lovely, sexy voice (the one who talks about Karl having a lovely body and something else about not pinching a cigarette joke on one of the commentaries) and should branch out to doing VO’s immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148162043261890632006-05-20T22:54:00.000+01:002006-05-20T22:54:00.000+01:00Ohhhhh... sorry, I thought it was the other way ro...Ohhhhh... sorry, I thought it was the other way round. Did you write the afore-mentioned 'fresians' scene though? If not, I may have to hand in my 'Ability To Spot Scenes Richard Wrote' scouting badge.<BR/><BR/>Had the actual tattoo vanished by 8 then? There was probably half an hours worth of scenes about home-made laser tattoo removal or something on the cutting room floor. Or maybe being consistent about characters and events isn't one of the things GW is best at, and by that time bits of gears and springs were already metaphorically littering the office floor. <BR/><BR/>[/end snark]James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148161809319217802006-05-20T22:50:00.000+01:002006-05-20T22:50:00.000+01:00"Who else bought hula hoops today? I didn't. *coug..."Who else bought hula hoops today? I didn't. *coughs*"<BR/><BR/>I saw them in the vending machine and got all sad so avoiding making a total fool of myself and bursting into tears in my staff canteen i opted for Squares instead. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148161047593090142006-05-20T22:37:00.000+01:002006-05-20T22:37:00.000+01:00Re: lollipops; no, not me. I added the detail abo...Re: lollipops; no, not me. I added the detail about the inappropriate box of celebratory balloons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148160001767814262006-05-20T22:20:00.000+01:002006-05-20T22:20:00.000+01:00It was a huge lion cub, but I just sort of assumed...It was a huge lion cub, but I just sort of assumed the boot stretcher worked, so no worries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148159126192029382006-05-20T22:05:00.000+01:002006-05-20T22:05:00.000+01:00Oh, people are always threatening to kill me on th...Oh, people are always threatening to kill me on the internet. I'm quite used to it.<BR/><BR/>*removes goggles and gauntlets*<BR/><BR/>Things to bear in mind:<BR/><BR/>1) The big gap until the feature-length christmas episode makes last nights look like an ending, rather than, as it actually was, 'episode 8 of 9'. I would prefer people didn't have to wait six months to find out how it all pans out*, but there we are.<BR/><BR/>2) Think not that we would casually break the hearts of committed GW fans. I mean, we <I>do</I> aim to break them. Just not casually.<BR/><BR/>3) That lion cub was a lot bigger than I was expecting.<BR/><BR/>4) Richard wrote the lollipop scene, which I loved. At least I think it was him. Maybe it was Stuart. Does anyone want this buck? I feel the need to pass it to someone...<BR/><BR/>5) Seriously, that lion cub was huge.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>*Not that I really know how it all pans out. I mean I sort of know, but a lot changes twixt script and screen. Anyway, I'm sure Vic hasn't specifically set out to ruin everyone's christmas. There would at least have been a memo or something.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148156074324135942006-05-20T21:14:00.000+01:002006-05-20T21:14:00.000+01:00Well, there is a thread titled "I am going to go s...Well, there is a thread titled "I am going to go shoot the writers" on there so I'd keep my head down if I were you. If you're not back by tomorrow we'll come and rescue you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148151222473361392006-05-20T19:53:00.000+01:002006-05-20T19:53:00.000+01:00Me again, just bothered to read all the preceeding...Me again, just bothered to read all the preceeding comments and so, yes, I guess you did quite a few. Mine was very polite really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148150787116867052006-05-20T19:46:00.000+01:002006-05-20T19:46:00.000+01:00hello blue cat - I know you're going to hate this ...hello blue cat - I know you're going to hate this and you've probably had loads already, but ... why oh why did Caroline go off with Guy? Mack didn't let her down if it was Guy who sent the train !!?? Sorry but I just had to say that. On another note, the murder of the green dwarf with a stuffed heron was the funniest thing I have seen on telly in a long long time. Also, I loved the series, so thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-1148141334811281182006-05-20T17:08:00.000+01:002006-05-20T17:08:00.000+01:00Aww what id kill to be a fly on the wall last nigh...Aww what id kill to be a fly on the wall last night at your little get together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com