Comedian Joe Lycett and a celebrity guest spend 48 hours in a popular city around the world.Comedian Joe Lycett and a celebrity guest spend 48 hours in a popular city around the world.Comedian Joe Lycett and a celebrity guest spend 48 hours in a popular city around the world.
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As a lover of travel shows... this is fresh, new and full of fun.. love it!!
As an American, I apologize if anyone from Britain sees this and is offended. I was introduced to this show on the Samsung TV Plus app on a channel called Journy. The first time I turned it on, I almost turned it off because I couldn't understand a lot of what was being said through the accent, mostly because I was doing other things and every time I looked up, they were at a restaurant or bar and it seemed boring.
When I finally paid attention, it was one of the most hilarious shows I've seen. Just two people wandering an unfamiliar city with only 48 hours to do it and Richard has such a sarcastic and witty (though some times dry) delivery, it makes the whole show. I still can't understand some of what is being said between the accent and some times Richard isn't loud enough, but at least twice an episode, he says something that makes me laugh hard enough for so long, I miss some of the next part. Luckily, I saw on Tubi (which is free), that they currently have seasons 1-8 (except season 3, which is a shame, because I want to see what he says about NYC, which was that season - and all I got to see are his hilarious comments to trying his first cro-nut) and a few specials that are basically longer episodes.
I thought maybe it stopped at Season 8 due to COVID and travel restrictions, but I see there are 10 seasons and Richard chose not to be part of it any more and the ratings went down. Understandable, since he really was the show and I cannot see it being done with anyone else. My only complaint is that due to the 48 hour limit, it seems a bit rushed at times (and I am guessing that is why it seems like 1/3 of the places they go in some episodes are bars or restaurants), and it's surprising where they don't go when they are in a city with a big attraction, though that would probably take a full day. I wish they went to some cities and took 3-5 days to see his take on things we've all seen, because I know he'd have some funny things to say.
When I finally paid attention, it was one of the most hilarious shows I've seen. Just two people wandering an unfamiliar city with only 48 hours to do it and Richard has such a sarcastic and witty (though some times dry) delivery, it makes the whole show. I still can't understand some of what is being said between the accent and some times Richard isn't loud enough, but at least twice an episode, he says something that makes me laugh hard enough for so long, I miss some of the next part. Luckily, I saw on Tubi (which is free), that they currently have seasons 1-8 (except season 3, which is a shame, because I want to see what he says about NYC, which was that season - and all I got to see are his hilarious comments to trying his first cro-nut) and a few specials that are basically longer episodes.
I thought maybe it stopped at Season 8 due to COVID and travel restrictions, but I see there are 10 seasons and Richard chose not to be part of it any more and the ratings went down. Understandable, since he really was the show and I cannot see it being done with anyone else. My only complaint is that due to the 48 hour limit, it seems a bit rushed at times (and I am guessing that is why it seems like 1/3 of the places they go in some episodes are bars or restaurants), and it's surprising where they don't go when they are in a city with a big attraction, though that would probably take a full day. I wish they went to some cities and took 3-5 days to see his take on things we've all seen, because I know he'd have some funny things to say.
The little 'info' bubbles appear and disappears far too fast. The show is funny, interesting and informative. I only wish the wee info bubbles stayed in screen a wee bit longer. Otherwise this show would have had an almost perfect score of 9.5. The show makes a person long for travel to some destinations within Europe. I have started on the very last season and am working my way backwards and have only seen European travel but it makes this travel junkie Canadian quite interested in going back to preacious destinations where I feel I have missed things now and also visit new places. Must get on an an airplane NOW!!!
No offence to people who make travel shows such as Martin Clunes (and a few others) but they're boring.
However Richard puts a new spin on it, I actually hate travel shows yet he's managed to make me watch almost every episode. The man is comedy genius.
The odd clothing, the hair, the phrases he comes out with. It all comes together to make a brilliant tv show.
And for those who get bored of him, he has a celebrity guest each trip to keep it fresh. (And they're not washed up has beens either)
However Richard puts a new spin on it, I actually hate travel shows yet he's managed to make me watch almost every episode. The man is comedy genius.
The odd clothing, the hair, the phrases he comes out with. It all comes together to make a brilliant tv show.
And for those who get bored of him, he has a celebrity guest each trip to keep it fresh. (And they're not washed up has beens either)
The dry humour of Richard Ayoade is beyond compare; seemingly mundane happenings are made hilarious by this absolute hero as he travels around various countries and cities experiencing what they have to offer, as well as giving sound travel advice. His quiet sarcastic comments to foreigners who don't fully understand him brings a joy that is difficult to find elsewhere. Every episode brings several minutes worth of uncontrollable laughter, which is hard to find elsewhere. Richard Ayoade is by far my favourite comedian at the moment, anything he lends his hand to is pure gold. I look forward to anything else he may be appearing in, particularly if the rumours of the Great British Bakeoff are true.
I could watch this show on repeat indefinitely forever.
I could watch this show on repeat indefinitely forever.
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