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How Not to Decorate
How Not to Decorate is a television series which aired from 1 August 2004 to 27 April 2006 on Five in the United Kingdom. Designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan helped redecorate notoriously ugly or unstylish homes, in a format similar to the What Not to Wear series. The series centred heavily around McAllister and Ryan's trademark banter and fussiness.
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Plot Summary
This is a short film that follows a group of friends as they attempt to redecorate a flat for a friend. However, their efforts are plagued by incompetence, disagreements, and a general lack of skill, leading to a chaotic and humorous disaster.
Critical Reception
As a short, comedic film primarily featured as part of a larger special, 'How Not to Decorate' received a generally positive reception for its humor and character interactions. It's often remembered fondly by fans of the actors involved.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its awkward humor and relatable scenarios of DIY gone wrong.
The comedic chemistry between the main cast is a highlight.
Seen as a fun, lighthearted, and amusing short.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific short film is not widely available on Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The short was part of 'The 11 O'Clock Show' and is notable for featuring early comedic work from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant before their breakthrough with 'The Office'.
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