FTA-TV Marion & Geoff

[dmc333]

Anyone seen this?

Starring Rob Brydon

'Starring' being the operative word word, considering Brydon is the only actor in the show. Told from the perspective of Keith - a cab driver (who can't get a fare) with a video camera mounted on his dash.
Keith is good hearted, but slow, and the title refers to his ex wife and the coworker she left him for.

Brilliantly written, as Keith continually gives away clues to developments in his life which the audience can decipher, but he's still yet to fully understand.

Series 1 is 10 x 10 minute episodes.
Series 2 is 6 x 30 minute episodes.

Series 1 is more of a comedy/drama, while series 2, still with funny moments, turns more to drama.

Noticed at the end it was put together by Steve Coogan's production company.

 

[JUBJUB]

I saw bits of it on the ABC a few years ago and didn't like it.It was boring.

 

[dmc333]

I saw bits of it on the ABC a few years ago and didn't like it.It was boring.

In that sense I didn't get it either. I caught a couple of bits and pieces and thought WTF? And found it inaccessible.

When I watched it from the start, got a grip of what was going on, it was great.

 

[red+black]

Never heard of it but here's the wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_and_Geoff

 

[Magpiespower]

Theatre.

But if you like monologues, then check out Talking Heads by Alan Bennett...

 

[dmc333]

Theatre.

But if you like monologues, then check out Talking Heads by Alan Bennett...

Yeah, they're brilliant.