Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life
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Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life is a BBC
-TV satire programme produced by Ned Sherrin
, which aired during the winter of 1964-1965, in an attempt to continue and improve on the successful formula of his That Was The Week That Was
(known informally as TW3), which had been taken off by the BBC because of the coming General Election
. It too featured David Frost
as compère, with Willie Rushton
(known as 'William' at the time) now joining him in this role, with a third compère, the poet P. J. Kavanagh
. In addition to Saturdays, there were also editions on Fridays and Sundays.http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/n/notsomuchaprogra_7774880.shtml
It saw the first appearances on television of John Bird
, Eleanor Bron
, Roy Hudd
, Patrick Campbell
and John Fortune
. Michael Crawford
also featured as 'Byron'.
Whereas TWTWTW had had a dark nightclub atmosphere, the new programme used predominantly white sets.
The programme lacked the impact of TW3 and lasted only one season before being replaced by the Robert Robinson-fronted BBC-3
.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
-TV satire programme produced by Ned Sherrin
Ned Sherrin
Edward George "Ned" Sherrin CBE was an English broadcaster, author and stage director. He qualified as a barrister and then worked in independent television before joining the BBC...
, which aired during the winter of 1964-1965, in an attempt to continue and improve on the successful formula of his That Was The Week That Was
That Was The Week That Was
That Was The Week That Was, also known as TW3, is a satirical television comedy programme that was shown on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963. It was devised, produced and directed by Ned Sherrin and presented by David Frost...
(known informally as TW3), which had been taken off by the BBC because of the coming General Election
General election
In a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
. It too featured David Frost
David Frost
Sir David Frost is a British broadcaster.David Frost may also refer to:*David Frost , South African golfer*David Frost , classical record producer*David Frost *Dave Frost, baseball pitcher...
as compère, with Willie Rushton
Willie Rushton
William George Rushton, commonly known as Willie Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the Private Eye satirical magazine.- School and army :William George Rushton was born 18 August 1937 in the family home at Scarsdale Villas,...
(known as 'William' at the time) now joining him in this role, with a third compère, the poet P. J. Kavanagh
P. J. Kavanagh
Patrick J. Kavanagh is an English poet, lecturer, actor and broadcaster. His father was the ITMA scriptwriter, Ted Kavanagh.He fought in the Korean War, being evacuated as result of his injuries....
. In addition to Saturdays, there were also editions on Fridays and Sundays.http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/n/notsomuchaprogra_7774880.shtml
It saw the first appearances on television of John Bird
John Bird
John Bird may refer to:* John Bird , British actor and comedian* John Bird , founder of The Big Issue* John Bird , British astronomer and instrument designer...
, Eleanor Bron
Eleanor Bron
Eleanor Bron is an English stage, film and television actress and author.-Early life and family:Bron was born in 1938 in Stanmore, Middlesex, to a Jewish family of Eastern European origin...
, Roy Hudd
Roy Hudd
Roy Hudd, OBE is an English comedian, actor, radio host and author, and an authority on the history of music hall entertainment.- Early life :...
, Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell, 3rd Baron Glenavy
Patrick Gordon Campbell, 3rd Baron Glenavy , known as Patrick Campbell, was an Irish journalist, humorist and television personality....
and John Fortune
John Fortune
John Fortune is a British satirist, comedian writer and actor, best known for his work with John Bird and Rory Bremner on the TV series Bremner, Bird and Fortune. He was educated at Bristol Cathedral School and King's College, Cambridge, where he was to meet and form a lasting friendship with John...
. Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford OBE is an English actor and singer. He has garnered great critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which covers radio, television, film, and stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City...
also featured as 'Byron'.
Whereas TWTWTW had had a dark nightclub atmosphere, the new programme used predominantly white sets.
The programme lacked the impact of TW3 and lasted only one season before being replaced by the Robert Robinson-fronted BBC-3
BBC-3 (TV series)
BBC-3 was a BBC television programme, devised and produced by Ned Sherrin and hosted by Robert Robinson, which aired for twenty-four hour-long editions during the winter of 1965-1966....
.