Customer Reviews:
 Good, but not great. October 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a huge fan of Mock the Week, I was looking forward to seeing what this book had to offer, and to be fair it's not bad. There's a few funny lines, but it's a million miles away from the dry wit that features on the TV show.
It's obvious that the likes of Russell Howard, Dara O'brien, Hugh Dennis and the legendary Frankie Boyle were nowhere near the room where this was written.
All in all, its an OK read with a few funny bits, but it gets a bit repeatitive and it lacks the creativity and whit that you'd expect from MTW.
 Scenes we'd like to see October 10, 2008
This book is like one big Scenes we would like to see. But it is still very funny!! Would rate to all Mock The Week fans!
Very funny & good to delve into October 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Most of this book is pretty funny, but in places it starts just looking like lists based on a few ideas. There's a lot of good material, though. Recommended.
Excellent - but requires a bit of imagination September 4, 2008
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
As a fan of the panel show, I was initially disappointed when I picked up this book: it's written by none of the show's regulars (Frankie, Hugh, Andy, Russell et al), and I feared that the book wouldn't be as funny as I hoped it would be.
I needn't have worried. This book is achingly funny and a great gift. BUT! And here's the key thing: it does require a bit of imagination, I think. As the book is basically one big 'Scenes We'd Like To See' gag reel in book form, you need to picture the Mock The Week gang gathered around the press pit, saying the quotes you read in the book. When you do, it's hilarious.
Of course, by that same token, this book may go over the heads of those who've never seen Mock The Week (but then again, why ever not?!).
If you love the show and can mentally picture you favourite comedians in the 'Press Pit', you'll be right at home with this treat.
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