Rich Hall's Fishing Show
Rich Hall's Fishing Show was a comedy programme written by and starring Rich Hall and Mike Wilmot. It was first broadcast on 11 November 2003 in the United Kingdom on BBC Four. It was repeated in the UK on Dave in 2008. The Fishing with the Corleones sequence involving the late Anita Roddick was omitted from the repeat. The show was set in the lochs of Scotland, on which Hall and Wilmot would go fishing. However, very few fish were caught, and the situation instead formed the setting for dialogue between the pair which would be vaguely themed on subjects like love or the Olympic Games. Some episodes featured sketches involving characters such as Bob, a decapitated limousine driver whose head had survived, and Charles Manson, a reclusive salesman who, despite his appearance, was not the convicted serial killer of the same name. Each episode would end with a celebrity guest who was invited on to the boat to talk and fish with the pair. At the end of each show, a celebrity guest would appear and talk with Hall and Wilmot. The idea was seen earlier in a pilot the pair had called Rich Hall's Badly Funded Think Tank. In that show, the segment was titled "Fishing with the Corleones", but in the Fishing Show these sections are unappended.
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Plot Summary
This mockumentary comedy series follows the eccentric American comedian Rich Hall as he travels around Britain attempting to learn the art of fishing. With his signature dry wit and observational humor, Hall encounters various eccentric characters and navigates the often-confusing world of angling. The show blends genuine attempts at fishing with Hall's comedic commentary on British culture and his own ineptitude.
Critical Reception
Rich Hall's Fishing Show was met with positive reviews, particularly for Rich Hall's unique brand of observational comedy and his ability to find humor in the mundane. Critics praised the show for its charmingly low-budget feel and Hall's genuine connection with the people he met on his travels. It was seen as a refreshing departure from more conventional comedy programming.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Rich Hall's distinctive comedic voice.
- Appreciated for its affectionate portrayal of British eccentricities.
- Seen as a unique and humorous take on a documentary format.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific show is not readily available, but Rich Hall's work is generally well-received for its intelligent and often satirical humor.
Fun Fact
The show was filmed in various locations across the United Kingdom, with Rich Hall often improvising much of his commentary and interactions with locals.
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