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Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life

1964·Show
62Episodes in1Season
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
IMDb6.2

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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life is a BBC-TV satire programme produced by Ned Sherrin, which aired during the winter of 1964–1965, in an attempt to continue and improve on the successful formula of his That Was The Week That Was, which had been taken off by the BBC because of the coming General Election. It too featured David Frost as compère, with two others, William Rushton and the poet P. J. Kavanagh joining him in the role. In addition to Saturdays, there were also editions on Fridays and Sundays. It saw the first appearances on television of John Bird, Eleanor Bron, Roy Hudd, Patrick Campbell and John Fortune. Michael Crawford also featured as 'Byron'. Whereas TWTWTW had had a dark nightclub atmosphere, the new programme used predominantly white sets. The programme lacked the impact of TW3 and lasted only one season before being replaced by the Robert Robinson-fronted BBC-3.
British SatirePolitical ComedyWitty Dialogue60s TelevisionCurrent AffairsSocial CommentarySketch ComedyEnsemble CastHistorical Context

Crew

Written by:
Dennis Potter
Produced by:
Ned Sherrin

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76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 62 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life air?

It ran from 1964 to 1965 and has ended.

What language is Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life in?

English

It was made in English.