UK: New puppet chat show by BBC and Henson

[FrackleFan2012]

I'd be surprised. There's every possibility this won't even air in the UK if they decide to make lots of changes if/when a full season goes ahead. I suppose it could leak somehow.

Did anyone in the audience taped this screening?

 

[Scooters Jacket]

Did anyone in the audience taped this screening?

I don't know. They were quite strict on having phones switched off and I was in the front row so couldn't have even if I wanted to (which I wouldn't).

 

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Just found this on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/daraobriain/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com/DeKYJbxq

That's Gregory Peckory!!!

 

[FrackleFan2012]

Just found this on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/daraobriain/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com/DeKYJbxq

That's Gregory Peckory!!!

Wow! Thanks for posting up this photo!
I like the set, too!

 

[Scooters Jacket]

Yeah the set was really cool. The game selector was in the centre with arches either side for the game hosts to appear in. Gregory's podium (as seen in the photo) is to the left and the scoreboard is on the right.

 

[MuppetDanny]

BBC confirms new comedy That Puppet Game Show

Details have been revealed today about the new BBC comedy-entertainment project involving The Jim Henson Company, the outfit that created The Muppets.

It is now known the series will be titled That Puppet Game Show and involve a mix of celebrity challenges and sitcom elements. The show is set to be screened on Saturday nights on BBC One later in the year.

Described as "a Saturday night show like no other", each week That Puppet Game Show involves two 'top name' celebrities being "plunged into a unique world of puppet comedy and madcap games."

The BBC explains the format as follows: "As the only humans who appear on the show, the celeb contestants will be going head to head in a number of games, hoping to win £10,000 for their chosen charity. They'll compete in subjects such as sport, science, celebrity, nature, music and mental agility. Each of the games is run and hosted by a different puppet character, who is an 'expert' in their field."

Brian Henson, the son of famous puppeteer Jim Henson, is acting as lead puppeteer on the project, with the characters created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Los Angeles.

The 8 episodes will also feature scripted 'behind-the-scenes' action. This is explained as follows: "In a unique twist, That Puppet Game Show is the first gameshow to include a backstage sitcom. It features all the puppet characters that we've met onstage and more, like the producer Mancie and the bullish Show Executive, Udders McGhee."

Producers say: "Combining the comedy traditions of The Jim Henson Company and a top celebrity based gameshow ensures that this will be an amazing event, not to be missed!"

The format was piloted last year under the title No Strings Attached, with Danny Baker named as the head writer. At the time, BBC Entertainment's Derek McLean said: "We are delighted and honoured to be providing both desk-space and an original idea to such a powerful array of showbiz talent, in what promises to be the longest credit roller in history."

Due to the time and complexity involved in filming the puppets, each episode is filmed in a closed studio. The BBC is now looking for audiences to attend screenings of the finished show between June and August, for the recording of their laughter.

Screenings will be held at the BBC Radio Theatre in central London on Saturdays 22nd June, 13th July, 20th July and 3rd August. To apply, visit our free tickets page

Source:http://www.comedy.co.uk/news/story/000001159/bbc_that_puppet_game_show_details_henson_sitcom/

 

[Muppetlab]

The format sounds familiar - http://buzzerblog.com/2010/04/late-night-puppet-game-show-now-casting/
Did this ever air?
Ive just applied for a couple of tickets to take a look

"The Jim Henson Company and BBC Entertainment have joined forces to bring you a Saturday night show like no other. It's called That Puppet Game Show. And this is your chance to be part of the experience.

We would love you to be part of our audience at an exclusive screening of this brand new show. You'll get to see two episodes on screen in the BBC Radio Theatre while we are recording your laughter for the show!

Each week two top name celebrities will be plunged into That Puppet Game Show - a unique world of puppet comedy and madcap games. As the only humans who appear on the show, the celeb contestants will be going head to head in a number of games, hoping to win £10,000 for their chosen charity. They'll compete in subjects such as sport, science, celebrity, nature, music and mental agility. Each of the games is run and hosted by a different puppet character, who is an "expert" in their field. But that's only half the story...

In a unique twist, That Puppet Game Show is the first gameshow to include a backstage sitcom. It features all the puppet characters that we've met onstage and more, like the producer Mancie and the bullish Show Executive, Udders McGhee. Combining the comedy traditions of The Jim Henson Company and a top celebrity based gameshow ensures that this will be an amazing event, not to be missed!"

 

[MuppetDanny]

BBC One to unveil new face of Saturday nights

BBC One has secured a deal for a new presenter to be the face of Saturday nights.

The star will be unveiled by the broadcaster tomorrow, Digital Spy has learned.

A source told DS: "The new signing will bring their natural Northern charm to BBC One's Saturday night lineup.

"The host has a unique style and look and the BBC are hoping that viewers will fall for his cheeky sense of humour."

The presenter will help launch an exciting new BBC Saturday night project, which will combine comedy, a gameshow format and light entertainment. The show will be aimed at a primetime family audience.

Fans can guess who the presenter is by using the hashtag #BBC1host.

Who do you think this new BBC One signing is? Share your guesses below.

source:http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a487284/bbc-one-to-unveil-new-face-of-saturday-nights.html

 

[FrackleFan2012]

Wow! Is the presenter going to be a puppet or a live human?

 

[MuppetDanny]

BBC One announces new Saturday night series 'That Puppet Game Show'

BBC One has announced a brand new Saturday night series, That Puppet Game Show.

Hosted by the new face of Saturday nights Dougie Colon (pronounced 'cologne'), the family-friendly format will see two celebrities go head-to-head in a number of madcap games to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.



Each game - taking in subjects such as sport, science, celebrity, nature, music and mental agility - will be hosted by a different puppet, who is an expert in that particular field.

However, the show will also be part-sitcom, following the backstage antics of the different puppet characters, from producer Mancie to "bullish" show executive Udders McGhee.

Dougie Colon said: "I can't wait to get stuck in to the new show. We have a whole host of celebs joining us and I can honestly say that they will never have seen anything like this before!"

Vernon Kay (pictured above), Tess Daly, Gary Lineker, Claudia Winkleman, Katherine Jenkins and Freddie Flintoff are among the stars taking part in the show.

Produced by The Jim Henson Company and BBC In House Entertainment, That Puppet Game Show will debut on BBC One later this year.

source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news...urday-night-series-that-puppet-game-show.html