This project was billed as a road trip with four strangers taking part in nightly quizzes. We were all pre filmed in our everyday lives where I laughed, giggled and generally joined in the spirit of things.When chosen I thought I was lucky. I'm not so green. I did know that any friction would be filmed -I was told as much but my god, the editing sword was pretty vicious (to some anyway).
Before transmission I asked how do We/I look. The reply came back and I quote
'' You look like five strangers on a trip''
Little did I know that we'd be used for cheap shots and to be made a mockery of. Well, certainly three of us were.
At no point were we warned about the editing slant and the incessant editing slant at that.
For the record: We received NO PAY (See comment below). Lost a week of our earnings and I seriously now question the team (TV Crew and Television Centre Team) who I considered to be our friends. Now I realise why they might have been.
So much footage was available 24/7's worth but individuals who weren't even on the trip edited us apart from episode 1 which was o.k to be fair.
I'm left feeling like a fairground freak.
My questions are:
'What was the aim of this show?' More importantly 'What were the objectives?' and at what cost to those involved who let's not forget have a life to go back to?
None of us were thick dimwits. All had to score a reasonable number of questions correctly in audition but the voice over/editing gave you an impression otherwise.
I'm all for leg pulling and yes there was clearly friction but there were lots of laughs too. Channel 4 said this was a show with humour in it -where?
I've read unpleasant, personal comments about myself and others on the trip presumably to make themselves look important when they've had nothing to do with the project. I guess you know who you are.
I feel let down by those responsible for producing the show.
My advice: Don't audition for a second series if there is one unless you are up for a character assassination.
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'NO PAY' comment. Pointing out a fact to those who think we might have been and yes, we did know.
ReplyDeleteActor Status. Yes, and it was via those means I found out about the audition but like most I have a day job which is mentioned in the show -just to clarify.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the show, but it seems harsh that you were not told about the way it would be put across on tv
ReplyDeleteThank you. We had no idea. If anything I thought the humour would be put across more.
ReplyDeleteI auditioned and consider myself as having had a lucky escape. I felt clear at the audition what sort of show it would be and sadly I was proved right. It's a real shame and you have my sympathy.
ReplyDeleteHi Gruff,
ReplyDeleteI laughed and joked at mine. As it was new there was nothing to compare it with but no one gave an inkling of what was to come. I had a call before transmission on my answer machine which said
'Hope you enjoy the show!'
Hello Aud
ReplyDeleteI think that anyone who knows anything about the way TV works should never judge any of you at all harshly for being on the show. I've written about the show on my own blog "Life After Mastermind" , and I've constantly made the point about the fact that these were not typical, average pub quizzes which you were taken to. I think that many people who watched the show realised exactly what was being done with it , and won't judge you all too harshly for it. I used to really rather like Biggins, but I thought that his voiceover was snide and unnecessary as well.
I didn't think much of having to throw a paper plane for a tiebreak either. Please don't let it get you down .
Dave C
Dave,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. Clearly the edit was not just targeted at me but your comments are appreciated.