Tourist Trap (new Sally Phillips sitcom)

[Small Man Big Horse]

This is up on BBC iplayer now, has anyone watched it out of interest? I'm planning on doing so tomorrow as after her Taskmaster appearance I'm all a bit in love with her.

[Malcy]

Yeah seen it was there last night but dozed off before I could play it! Be always loved Sally Phillips so it's a must watch!

[metaltax]

If you find you love Sally Phillips a bit too much, have a go at My Favourite Sitcom on Gold. She interviews a bunch of B- and C-list celebs about their favourite sketches and then attempts to recreate them or something. I don't know, I'd smashed my telly by the time they got to that bit of the advert.

[RedRevolver]

If you find you love Sally Phillips a bit too much, have a go at My Favourite Sitcom on Gold. She interviews a bunch of B- and C-list celebs about their favourite sketches and then attempts to recreate them or something. I don't know, I'd smashed my telly by the time they got to that bit of the advert.

In all fairness to Sally, there's something in her eyes which suggests that she's all too aware it's a shit idea but by God, kids are expensive.

[Stone Cold Steve Austin]

This is...by the numbers. Not terrible or anything but absolutely exactly what you'd think a mockumentary style sitcom set in Welsh tourism would be

[BritishHobo]

Was excited for this because it's part of a Welsh comedy season, and it also features Tudur Owen and Elis James. I did enjoy parts but, as has been said, a bit what you'd expect. The scene with the unintentionally rude hashtags felt like it's been done in everything.

But I'm glad seeing Wales and Welsh writers getting to be celebrated and showed off in comedy so FUCK OFF BritishHobo you naysayer.

[thecuriousorange]

I quite enjoyed it, bar a few bubble-bursting broad bits.

Miles better than Gavin and Stacey.

[poodlefaker]

Susan Trap gives up her executive job in London to manage a B & B in rural Wales?

[Stone Cold Steve Austin]

Finished the last couple of episodes, Mike Bubbins is really great in this isn't he

[Malcy]

Really like this. Loved Elaine quoting GLC songs to Eggsy. 'Ten fags, ten fags'!

Lot of recognisable Welsh actors as well. Laughed at the one who plays Beyonce in Stella proudly boasting its success.

[Malcy]

Got a second series.

https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/5102/bbc_wales_sitcoms_tourist_trap_tuckers/

[Malcy]

New Rugby special on iPlayer now.

[Jake Thingray]

Yesterday, there was a radio-only special of this, on Radio Wales.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000kb3w Surely, only a frustrated little perv would listen to this in bed, as with the not very amusing and rather Daily Mailish sitcom Clare in the Community, in order for La Phillips' sexy and surprisingly deep voice to spur fantasies about that cutesy smiley face.

[wooders1978]

My uncles mate used to date her back in the 90s - a fine lass

[Shoulders?-Stomach!]

My uncles mate used to date her back in the 90s - a fine lass

"Morning Susan - ahaaaaa!!!"

[thecuriousorange]

While not a classic, this show is a notch above average. Especially for Wales.









































(I live in Wales)

[paruses]

Watched ep 1 and not enjoying it. The mockumentary format seems so old fashioned and route 1 now it was distracting.

It also seems to trade on the joke that Wales Is Shit LOL and comes across as lazy, at best, rather than affectionate.

Direction like the social worker sitcom with Alan Davies/Jo Brand would have suited this better.

Laughed at the ci/chi/shit joke though.

[paruses]

Also why are the talking head bits filmed like NYPD Blue while more ad hoc shots are rock steady and others some unfathomable mix of the two? Just makes it seem more like an entry in a newcomers competition rather than a showcase of professional Welsh TV comedy production.

[BeardFaceMan]

Yesterday, there was a radio-only special of this, on Radio Wales.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000kb3w Surely, only a frustrated little perv would listen to this in bed, as with the not very amusing and rather Daily Mailish sitcom Clare in the Community, in order for La Phillips' sexy and surprisingly deep voice to spur fantasies about that cutesy smiley face.

Only just caught up with this show and it was pleasantly enjoyable for a Welsh comedy. That radio special doesn't seem to be available any more, don't suppose anyone grabbed it?

[buzby]

My uncles mate used to date her back in the 90s - a fine lass

Before or after Milton Jones converted her?
I don't think she'll be working with Stewart Lee again any time soon.

[Zetetic]

I'm not sure that follows from what's in that article.

[Danger Man]

Before or after Milton Jones converted her?
I don't think she'll be working with Stewart Lee again any time soon.

I'm sure I read an interview many years ago where she said she became a Christian because she went in a church and the next person who came in looked like her and that was a sign from God.

[paruses]

Before or after Milton Jones converted her?
I don't think she'll be working with Stewart Lee again any time soon.

Most shocking thing about that is that I thought Sarah Alexander was in Smack the Pony.

What was she in then? They did a running naked vets sketch.

[dissolute ocelot]

Most shocking thing about that is that I thought Sarah Alexander was in Smack the Pony.

What was she in then? They did a running naked vets sketch.

Armstrong and Miller, another C4 sketch show.

[Solid Jim]

Most shocking thing about that is that I thought Sarah Alexander was in Smack the Pony.

Sarah Alexander was in Smack The Pony, but she was not designated as one of the main three ones, in the same way that Darren Boyd wasn't.

[paruses]

Sarah Alexander was in Smack The Pony, but she was not designated as one of the main three ones, in the same way that Darren Boyd wasn't.

Ah, good. Also - thanks for reminding me where I first saw Darren Boyd.

Armstrong and Miller, another C4 sketch show.

Can't believe I forgot that was Armstrong and Miller.

[Blue Jam]

In all fairness to Sally, there's something in her eyes which suggests that she's all too aware it's a shit idea but by God, kids are expensive.

And to be even more fair to her, she has a son with Down's and I think she has said somewhere that needing to care for him full-time was the reason why she stopped doing comedy work for several years.