Alright, it’s 2am so I might come back and add to this tomorrow. If you have questions please ask and I will do my best. It was filmed at BBC Elstree, Ian Royce was the warm-up man, Amanda Byram is the host. Yes, the intention is it’s a National Lottery show. The producer came on… Read More: That’s Yer (Pi)Lot: Let The Music Play »
Well I say pilot, by the sounds of it it’s basically gone straight to series so this is more of a filmed runthrough. I don’t know if they will use this episode for broadcast so I’ve tried to avoid results spoilers unless it’s to demonstrate something: It’s filmed at BBC Elstree, which is a few… Read More: That’s Yer (Pi)Lot: Just 1 Thing »
Just got back from watching this being filmed at ITV Studios (Studio 1, TV geeks). It’s a bit confusing what they were after, warm-up suggested they wanted a Saturday night style crowd, lots of other things pointing to an afternoon quiz slot. The host is one man force of nature John Barrowman who was basically what… Read More: That’s Yer (Pi)Lot: Pressure Pad »
Well it is fair to say this has been rather heavily reformatted: Kay hosts, big screen at the middle back of the stage, contestant podium on the stage left, big fishbowl in the centre, stage right is a desk where all the money balls (on rasing and lowering platforms) and danger balls pop out. Alright. A… Read More: That’s Yer (Pi)Lot: Stand Out From The Crowd »
Recording Monday evening in London. I expect someone will write a recording review later. Stephen Mulhern hosts the revival of the classic, and an all-new exciting endgame is promised. OK, I’m back. Here’s what you want to know: The theme is a rather jolly remix of the original 80s Walker era theme. I think it’s… Read More: That’s Your (Pi)Lot: Catchphrase »
I’m on a ride and I want to get off BUT THEY WON’T SLOW DOWN THE ROUNDABOUT. Happily, friend of the Bar Martyn With A “Y” Not An “I” was better avaliable to go and see Reflex at MediaCity on Friday and he had this to say about the whole affair. Or at least the… Read More: That’s Yer (Pi)Lot: Reflex »