Make Me Prime Minister

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

No, not me.

A new show by Channel 4 on now (9:15), a bit like The Apprentice but with politics, Alaistair Campbell and Baroness Warsi.

They’ve got a few of the big political journos involved as well to grill them by the looks of it.

Quite good so far actually, although I’m not sure how they can advertise it as new given Liz Truss won the last series.

 

[Glover_elbow]

No, not me.

A new show by Channel 4 on now (9:15), a bit like The Apprentice but with politics, Alaistair Campbell and Baroness Warsi.

They’ve got a few of the big political journos involved as well to grill them by the looks of it.

Quite good so far actually, although I’m not sure how they can advertise it as new given Liz Truss won the last series.

I was actually insensed by the promo with a cheery dave Cameron appearing like a game show host. Politics and the politics of pricks like Cameron have put people into poverty homeless and made lives a living misery it's not a light entertainment matter.

 

[Anton_Berg]

Warsi and Campbell must have the same agent.

 

[Ziggy]

It had to happen, after all politics has finally morphed into showbiz for ugly people. Both internal and external.

 

[Laughing]

I think if it does anything to educate people it's a good thing. It's it entertaining,for anyone who watched it?

 

[Glover_elbow]

I don't mind warsi she always comes across well. Campbell is just a chunt even if I agree with more of his politics

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

I think if it does anything to educate people it's a good thing. It's it entertaining,for anyone who watched it?

I thought it was alright, there seems to be a couple of good eggs on there, and a few idiots. Wouldn't want to post any spoilers incase anyone wants to catch up on it but the first episode pretty much summed up the last few years of Government.

Jackie Weaver is a contestant, for anyone familiar with her.

I don't mind Campbell, I've read his recent book and like his podcast with Rory Stewart.

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

I do like Rory Stewart as a person

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

I haven’t watched it yet, but there was a funny review in the guardian this morning


“Technically it’s worth five stars. In every other way, I wish I was dead.”

Make Me Prime Minister review – absolute, exquisite agony

It’s The Apprentice for aspiring politicians – starring Thatcher devotees and Jackie Weaver. As reality TV, it is perfect. As a viewing experience, it’s hell

www.theguardian.com

 

[BlindBoyGrunt]

I've just watched the first half hour on catch up and I won't be watching any more. It's like watching an episode of the office but with real people trotting out the management speak soundbites.

"Creativity, creativity, creativity."
"We all have to be on the same page."
"if you can't take it, get out. This isn't the game for you"

You could drop David Brent, Tim Canterbury and Gareth Keenan in there and nobody would notice.

 

[changingman]

I've just watched the first half hour on catch up and I won't be watching any more. It's like watching an episode of the office but with real people trotting out the management speak soundbites.

"Creativity, creativity, creativity."
"We all have to be on the same page."
"if you can't take it, get out. This isn't the game for you"

You could drop David Brent, Tim Canterbury and Gareth Keenan in there and nobody would notice.

Wait, Tim had a surname?

 

[Littlejimmy]

Reminded me too much of The Apprentice. I wish I'd watched Palin in Iraq instead. As it was, I watched Cunk on Earth.

 

[Laughing]

Mixed bag of reviews there