The life and times of vivienne vyle, episode 1 bbc two. Janey evans, the reporter who previously rubbed up against vivienne by. The programme was written and created by jennifer saunders and tanya byron. Dark comedy the life and times of vivienne vyle is a showwithinashow on the bbc2. The life and times of vivienne vyle tv series 2007. The life and times of vivienne vyle all 6 episodes. The life and times of vivienne vyle is a satirical, biting show that sometimes vacillates between drama and comedy, but is still deliciously warped anyway. The life and times of vivienne vyle writing bbc two. He was awarded the laurence olivier theatre award in 2001 2000 season for best actor for his performance in stones in his pockets at the new ambassadors and yorks theatre. Sadly for vivienne none of her audience seem especially keen to talk to her and after a fruitless meeting with two p. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the life and times of vivienne vyle with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Rent the life and times of vivienne vyle 2007 starring jennifer saunders and miranda richardson on dvd and bluray. The life and times of vivienne vyle all 6 episodes youtube.
Jam packed with confessions and shocking revelations, every day before a live audience, vivienne addresses the big issues in life such as. The life and times of vivienne vyle is a british sitcom that was originally aired on bbc two in 2007. The life and times of vivienne vyle s01 e01 video dailymotion. In the way that ricky gervais the office skewers the corporate life, vivienne vyle takes on daytime tv, the sleazification of talk shows, and the insatiable drive for those with fame for more of the same. Tommy is still very much in love with his girlfriend, amateur artist magz, and is not afraid to show how much she means to him unaware that this is a horro. This british satire skewers mindless media culture as it follows the brazen schemes of vivienne vyle jennifer saunders, a daytime talk show host who never met a guest she wouldnt exploit to further her own career. The life of fictional tv host played by jennifer saunders presents adventu. The new, improved vivienne vyle show needs some rebranding. The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1 video. Watch the life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 2 1. When she wakes up, vivienne feels dizzy and is unable to walk. Jonathan and helena at the studio and vivienne and jared at their house. The life and times of vivienne vyle tv series 2007 imdb. Last week, jennifer saunders new vehicle, the life and times of vivienne vyle.
At present this site reflects the contents of the published radio times bbc listings. The vivienne vyle show is nominated for a tvpick award. This time it is jared who is the center of attention as a journalist for the daily mail is sniffing out proof of his att. Hill is rather sweet as vyle s insanely patient husband, although i never figured out why she married a gay guy. Ratings for the vivienne vyle show soar when a guest punches vivienne, so the producer is inspired to feature. Dvd and bluray clearance sale series order by phone 18003364627. Lorraine stanley born 28 june 1976 is an english actress, known for playing kelly in the 2006 film london to brighton and karen taylor in the bbc soap opera eastenders. The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 4. The life and times of vivienne vyle, written by jennifer saunders and clinical psychologist dr tanya byron, takes a dark, comedic look at the daytime talkshow format host vivienne is a straighttalking protagonist, like sally jesse raphael, ricki lake, jeremy kyle and dr phil all rolled into one. The life and times of vivienne vyle cast and characters. The vivienne vyle show is britains most talked about talk show and the host will do anything to maintain her celebrity status. Vivienne decides that she needs to be more like her talk show rival, chris connor, a host who is engaging, charming, and.
Janey evans, the reporter who previously rubbed up against vivienne by calling her a one trick pony, is at it again, claiming that she has evidence that jared attended a gay party where a young rent boy accidentally died. The show stars saunders as the title character of the talk show host, a controversial caricature of jeremy kyle and other talk show hosts. The life and times of vivienne vyle comments tv series 2007. Aims for two things but mostly falls between both of them despite a scattering of good moments. Vivienne calls in miriam, who gives her a lesson in damage limitation, so. Vivienne decides that she needs to be more like her talk show rival, chris connor, a host who is engaging, charming, and adored by his audience everything that. Vivienne decides she needs to revive her show, and attempts to copy the style of her rival chris connor by speaking to the audience. With jennifer saunders, miranda richardson, conleth hill, jason watkins. Watch exclusive videos, interviews and the best video clips from the life and times of vivienne vyle at. The new, improved vivienne vyle show needs some rebranding, and vivienne rejects the channels marketing department for a more oldschool pr approach. The life and times of vivienne vyle, 9pm, bbc2 this new comedy features a top cast including jennifer saunders and miranda richardson, plus a cameo from this mornings fern britton, and. Episode 1 1 6 ratings for the vivienne vyle show soar when a guest punches vivienne. The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 1.
The life and times of vivienne vyle bbc two england. The life and times of vivienne vyle the vivienne vyle. The viewers are wrong about vivienne vyle television. Oct 04, 2007 published on oct 4, 2007 subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer. As vivienne watches her shamelessly sensationalistic. We are introduced to vivienne vyle and her jerry springeresque style chat show. Studio 60 aimed high and got chopped off at the knees, midseason. Steve coogan returns for a new series as tommy saxondale, the exroadie turned pest controller, aided by his often confused assistant raymond. Published on oct 4, 2007 subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer. Richardson appeared in the bbc sitcom, the life and times of vivienne vyle. Was nominated for broadways 2001 tony award as best actor play for stones in his pockets. Not a comedy for people who like pratfalls and silly faces.
Mar 24, 2010 i have watched two series about fictional televison presenters the life and times of vivienne vyle bbc 2007 and knowing me, knowing you with alan partridge bbc 1994. The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 2. Watch the life and times of vivienne vyle season 1 prime video. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the life and times of vivienne vyle. Oct 25, 2007 the viewers are wrong about vivienne vyle.
Aug 06, 2009 the life and times of vivienne vyle 2007 jennifer saunders, half of the absolutely fabulous pair, stars in this merciless sixepisode bbc satire on the worst in daytime talk shows. Revolving around the life of vivienne vyle, a daytime tv presenteragony aunt in the mold of trisha, the show focuses on not only the problems of her guests but the problems vivienne faces herself in regards to her love and home life. The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 6. The life and times of vivienne vyle is described as a black comedy and a show. Vyle s is a show which tackles the issues sensationally.
Where else have you seen these 50 game of thrones cast. Aug 11, 2009 1898 historic gold coast original in alameda hits the market for. The life and times of vivienne vyle, written by jennifer saunders and clinical psychologist dr tanya byron, takes a dark, comedic look at the daytime talkshow format. The life and times of vivienne vyle tv show watch on kodi. Bbc america to coproduce new comedies with jennifer saunders. Watch the life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 1 episode 1. The vivienne vyle show is, amazingly, on the short list for best daytime programme in the t. We will retain information submitted to us for possible future use, to help fill in gaps in the data and to help us bring the bbcs broadcast history to life, but we will not be. In 2008, richardson was cast in a leading role in original amc pilot, rubicon. This new black comedy is written by jennifer saunders and dr tanya byron, who met on the set of the french and saunders 2005 christmas special, and also features miranda richardson as vyle s chainsmoking producer. Bbc america undergoes radical makeover for 2007 upfront. His tv credits include edward darby in suits 20, jared in the life and times of vivienne vyle 2007, an irish tenor in the young indiana jones chronicles 2007 and a starter bit as michael. The life and times of vivienne vyle is one of british tvs most savage, and most magnificent, tv series. Bbc two the life and times of vivienne vyle episode guide.
Sep 06, 2008 toward the end of the life and times of vivienne vyle a sixepisode sitcom shown in britain a year ago and beginning on sunday on the sundance channel vivienne recalls the carefree times. The morning after their success at the tv pick awards, the crew of the vivienne vyle show discuss the aftershow party. The life and times of vivienne vyle tv series 20072007. Vyle meaning and origin of the name vyle nameaning. The life and times of vivienne vyle videos and best clips. The crown season 3 to premiere in november 12 august 2019 variety teen choice awards winners list. Watch the life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 4 1. The stench of daytime talkshows from the likes of jerry springer and maury povich infects bbc americas the life and times of vivienne vyle, which begins a sixepisode u.
Vivienne decides to find out who her fans are, then give them what they want. Find out more feedback about the life and times of vivienne vyle, bbc two england, 21. The goingson in the life of a daytime talkshow host are chronicled in this satirical bbc series. Watch full episodes of the life and times of vivienne vyle and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The life and times of vivienne vyle culture wikia fandom. But her ambition knows no bounds she wants to be oprah.
Genres comedy starring jennifer saunders, miranda richardson. Vivienne then has a meeting to discuss the shows image with two promotion experts, joshua and rose. Vyle musical artist, record producer, featured artist, person. The life and times of vivienne vyle is a british sitcom that was originally aired on bbc 2 in 2007. Watch the life and times of vivienne vyle season 1, episode 6 1. A documentary crew arrive to film an account of back stage life at the show and there is tension.
The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1 episode 2. The life and times of vivienne vyle everything i know about. The show stars saunders as the title character of the talk show host, a caricature of jeremy kyle and other talk show hosts. Pick awards, voted for by viewers and hosted by paul ogrady. Rent the life and times of vivienne vyle 2007 on dvd and. The life and times of vivienne vyle season 1 episode 3. Vivienne and jared start the day arguing about plumbing problems and vivienne runs out the door before jared can do his customary argumentending ritual. The life of fictional tv host played by jennifer saunders presents adventures that place both on and off camera. Host vivienne is a straighttalking protagonist, like sally jesse raphael, ricki lake, jeremy kyle and dr phil all rolled into one. Ignore the critics and give it a chance this is jennifer saunders at her very best. The life and times of vivienne vyle is the life and. The life and times of vivienne vyle episode 2 youtube. Dark comedy the life and times of vivienne vyle is a showwithinashow on the bbc 2.
October 4, 2007 we are introduced to vivienne vyle and her jerry springeresque style chat show. Whilst on her show she reveals the negative result of a paternity test to which the wronged man starts a ruckus leading to an overweight security guard falling on vivienne, sending her straight to the hospital. Back at the helm again, vivienne decides she needs a better image, such as that enjoyed by her breezy, informal rival chris connor, who talks to his audience. Last week, jennifer saunders new vehicle, the life and times of vivienne vyle, found its ratings dipping below the million mark. The show first aired a six part series from october 4th 2007 and will be returning for a new series this year. Cowritten by saunders, the series is a dark, comedic look at the daytime talk show format with straight talking host vivienne vyle, played by saunders. But the ambitious host has a personal life of her own to deal with. In her absence fern britton replaces her as the host of the vivienne vyle show, while helena sacks. The life and times of vivienne vyle tv sitcom, tv program. Oct 03, 2007 thursday 9 pm bbc two jennifer saunders stars in a new comedy drama, the life and times of vivienne vyle.
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