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KoB's 2009 - Singles & Albums
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Rest in peace I cant believe Brittany Murphy is dead
OMG @ Kevin Jonas!
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Rest in peace I cant believe Brittany Murphy is dead
OMG @ Kevin Jonas!
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Me either, I'm in complete and utter shock
Jade Goody, Michael Jackson, and now Brittany. Well they are the three I've been saddest about this year.
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at Kevin Jonas but serious to everyone else.
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KoB's 2009 Presents: Top TV! Part IIII
10. Misfits
Starring: Iwan Rheon, Robert Sheehan, Lauren Socha, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Antonia Thomas
Original Airdate: Thursday 12 November 2009
Channel: E4
Stand-Out Episode: Episode One
Yes, another British show, but a majorly fantastic one at that. A show that could rival Skins, a show that could rival Heroes, a show that could rival all shows, it's that good. It has been placed at #10 because it has only recently started, but has so prematurely concluded after a 6-week run. No, it has not been cancelled, it will be returning next Winter. The show follows the lives of 5 teens who have been sent to do community service for different reasons. Nathan is a cocky and quick-witted guy who takes the piss out of other people because he thinks he can get away with it, he has been sent to community service for stealing Pick 'n' Mix from a Bowling alley. Simon is a shy, social outcast with no friends and has been given the community service for Arson. Kelly is a stereotypical chav, but won't admit it, and has been sentenced to community service for getting into a fight. Curtis was a rising sports star, training for the 2012 Olympics, when he was caught selling drugs in a club. And finally, Alisha is a boy loving, party animal, who has been given her community service for drink-driving. The show surrounds the storyline after a freak storm gives the main characters different super powers, but what makes the show that special. Well I'm not going to give that one away. It's an awesome show, and definitely something you should check out.
9. Gavin and Stacey
Starring: Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, James Corden, Ruth Jones, Larry Lamb, Alison Steadman, Rob Byrdon, Melanie Walters
Original Airdate: Thursday 26 November 2009
Channel: BBC One
Stand-Out Episode: Episode Two
Gavin & Stacey, the final BBC Comedy, but a brilliantly written comedy by Ruth Jones and James Corden. It's one of the best comedies that has ever been made in Britain, period. As in previous seasons, it has followed the lives of Gavin and Stacey Shipman and how they deal with married life, it also surrounds their families in Essex and Barry Island (Wales). It has been one of my favourite British shows of all time, and haven't missed a season yet. This season hasn't concluded yet, but will come to a grinding stop on the 1st of January 2010. So far this season, Gavin and Stacey are trying for a baby, but it is discovered that Gavin has a low sperm count, leaving their plans of having a baby in ruins. Smithy's feelings towards Nessa also become more apparant this season, as he battles with Nessa's fiance David, taking over the role of father, to Nessa and Smithy's baby, Neil. It is a great show overall, and I'll be sad to see it off our screens. There is also rumours that an American version has been commisioned for the new year, so fingers crossed that it gets the go ahead.
8. 30 Rock
Starring: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer
Original Airdate: Thursday 30 October 2008
Channel: NBC, Comedy Central (UK)
Stand-Out Episode: Flu Shot
This show first came to my attention around Christmas 2008 when they were re-airing Season 1 episodes on Channel Five. I loved it so much, that I ran out and bought the Season 1 boxset to catch up on all the episodes. I repeated the Season 1 boxset over and over again, until I got my hands on the Season 2 boxset when it was released over here in the Summer. You see, up until October 2009, 30 Rock wasn't aired on any channels through 2009. Then, the awesome news came that Comedy Central UK had bought the rights to the full show. I was ecstatic and finally got to see Season 3. So far, it hasn't disappointed onced. With amazing one-liners from the hilariously funny Tina Fey, and amazing guest stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Penelope Cruz, Megan Mullally, and Oprah Winfrey. I cannot get enough of this show, and is rapidly becoming my favourite show on TV. Hopefully next year, with a bit more air-time, it can get the #1 spot.
7. Family Guy
Starring: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Mike Henry
Original Airdate: Sunday 28 September 2008
Channel: FOX, BBC Three
Stand-Out Episode: We Love You, Conrad
Well, what can I say about Family Guy that you don't already know. Family Guy is one of the best shows on TV. It is also one of my favourite shows of all time, and I haven't missed a new episode yet. Season 8 won't air in the UK until Spring 2010, but I have saw a couple episodes so far, but that's for next year's list. Season 7 was a blinder, absolutely Animation Gold! Seth works Family Guy down to a fine-art. We Love You, Conrad was definitely my favourite episode of the season, especially when they made fun of Spencer Pratt and made him look like one of the creatures from Planet of the Apes, hilarious. I Dream of Jesus, another good example for someone who has never seen the show, to prove to them how genius Family Guy and Seth McFarlane are. With a brain-damaged horse and Peter becoming gay, it was definitely a season not to miss.
6. House
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer
Original Airdate: Tuesday 16 September 2008
Channel: FOX, Sky1
Stand-Out Episode: Joy to the World
As a Drama student, I recently had to portray an American man in one of my pieces. My source of inspiration was Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House, a perfect piece of inspiration, especially for a British person. Hugh mastered the American accent amazingly, it's strange to believe that he's actually a weird little British man. House was first run on Channel Five in the UK in 2005 through to 2007. But got a new lease of life by Sky1, and from then, I fell in love with the show. With so many hard-hitting storylines, it's hard not to fall in love with the show. House's stern and dry wit, leaves the viewers wanting more and more from the show and it's main character. Personally, I love both Thirteen and House. Season 5 was a good one, especially Joy to the World. Season 6 has just started, and I'm already hooked on the new portion of Medical hostility from the characters.
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House
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Family Guy is still funny after all these years. 4/5
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Family Guy
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30 Rock, Family Guy and HOUSE!
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30 Rock = Tina Fey's comedic genius at its best
too for Family Guy and House.
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KoB's 2009 Presents: Top TV! Part IV
5. The Inbetweeners
Starring: Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, Blake Harrison
Original Airdate: Thursday 2 April 2009
Channel: E4
Stand-Out Episode: The Field Trip
The Inbetweeners, the final British comedy, and the best Comedy on television. Set around 4 six-form students struggling to fit in with the popular crowd. Will, the stereotypical geek, Simon the love-strung guy, Jay the pervert, and Neil the slow, dimwit of the group. If you've seen Season 1, but not Season 2, then you definitely missed out, with the best season of them all. This season, Simon nearly got lucky, twice, by falling for an Irish girl on the School trip, and then getting wanked off by a 13 year-old at an Under-18's disco. Will also gets lucky, by nearly having sex with his old babysitter. Jay also gets lucky by finally getting himself a real girlfriend. The season has even more hilarious embarrassing incidents, like Will ******** himself during his exams, Simon being stripped naked after falling into a river, and the Simon being beaten up by a 13 year-old.
4. South Park
Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, April Stewart
Original Airdate: Wednesday 11 March 2009
Channel: Comedy Central (US), Comedy Central (UK)
Stand-Out Episode: Eat, Pray, Queef
Where can you start with South Park. Probably one of the best shows ever created. And this season it kicked off to a fantastic start by taking the piss out of the Jonas Brothers, and their purity rings. An angry Mickey Mouse also popped up in this season, who controls everything that surrounds Disney, and beats up Jo Jonas and the rest of his virgin brothers. My favourite episode, is "Eat, Pray, Queef". A new female double-act take over from Terrance & Phillip's place on the Canadian Network, the Queef sisters. While Terrence & Phillip are busy making farting look funny, the Queef Sisters make Queefing look funny, which males aren't too happy about. The females of South Park take the Queef Sisters example as an oppurtunity to Queef themselves, with hilarious consequences. They took controversy in their stride, by putting Michael Jackson into a beauty pageant, in the form of Ike, Kyle's brother, Kanye West was nothing but a gay fish, and Cartman was taking on the Somolian Pirates. Brilliant season, well done Parker & Stone.
3. Skins
Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Lisa Backwell, Megan Prescott, Kathryn Prescott, Lily Loveless, Jack O'Connell, Luke Pasqualino, Ollie Barbieri, Mervielle Lukeba, Klariza Clayton
Original Airdate: Thursday 22 January 2009
Channel: E4
Stand-Out Episode: Pandora
Yes, this awesome, fantastic, magical teen drama has been placed so highly, yes, over Family Guy & South Park. I know there are a few Skins' fans here at ATRL which is great. This season, a whole new cast were added. While in the last two seasons, Tony Stonem lead the gang, a whole new gang, lead by Effy Stonem, Tony's younger sister, was taking force. The first episode, cleverly titled, Everyone, gave us our first look at the new cast, including Twins Katie & Emily Fitch, geeky JJ, party animal Cook, layed back, skater Freddie, the white Naomi Campbell, the strange Pandora, and Pandora's new boyfriend from the Congo Thomas. This season was full of surprises, including the love triangle that was Effy, Cook, and Freddie. Brilliant season, brilliant show.
2. The X Factor
Starring: Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Dermot O'Leary
Original Airdate: Saturday 22 August 2009
Channel: ITV
Stand-Out Episode: Week 9 (Live Finals)
The X Factor, where do we start. Quickly becoming the most talked about show in the World right now. This year it got even bigger. The final drew in 19.7 million UK viewers, and the winner soon become Joe McElderry, which I may add, wasn't the best person to win. This show became a weekend ritual for me, and I couldn't ever miss it. With the usual hilarious audition process, it then gets extremely serious when they are chosen for the Live Finals. The Live Finals is the best thing about the show, and definitely this serious with an all-star cast of Musical artists including Alexandra Burke, Robbie Williams, Cheryl Cole, Whitney Houston, Westlife, Michael Buble, Bon Jovi, JLS, The Black Eyed Peas, Leona Lewis, Shakira, Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Lady GaGa, Janet Jackson, George Michael, Queen, and Paul McCartney. My favourites from this series were the fantastic Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs who came third and second.
Now it's time for the winner...
Here's a recap first:
20. Miranda
19. Harry Hill's TV Burp
18. American Idol
17. FlashForward
16. Two and a Half Men
15. Ghost Whisperer
14. 90210
13. How Not to Live Your Life
12. Gossip Girl
11. Ugly Betty
10. Misfits
09. Gavin & Stacey
08. 30 Rock
07. Family Guy
06. House
05. The Inbetweeners
04. South Park
03. Skins
02. The X Factor
1. True Blood
Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Marshall Allman
Original Airdate: Sunday 7 September 2008
Channel: HBO, FX (UK), Channel 4
Stand-Out Episode: Mine
Forget Twilight, forget Dracula, forget The Vampire Diaries, forget everything you ever thought was cool about Vampires, and turn yourself to True Blood, the best thing that's on TV. While other teenagers are going crazy over Edward Cullen and his pretengious look at the Vampire World, I am going crazy for Bellmont's Vampire crisis. This season goes to new depths of mystery horror that just makes you want to tune in every single week. I just can't get enough of it. After seeing the first three episodes, I went out and bought myself the first two books, and I have become obsessed with not only the TV series, but the books that the show comes from. Sookie Stackhouse falls in love with a Vampire called Bill, and that's basically the jist of the story, but other stories fall in between that main story, and a new twist occurs each week. Favourite characters, well it has to be LaFayette and his cousin Tara, absolutely brilliant. "Here's your burger, hold the Aids!" If you haven't seen this TV Gold, you sure are missing out.
Looking Forward to TV (2010)
- Glee
- The Vampire Diaries
- Community
- Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Chips
- The Cleveland Show
- V
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True Blood Definitely the best show of 2009. Last season was crazy and I can't wait for the Spring season premiere!
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True Blood! I just saw one episode and I wanna see all of them! 30 Rock, House, Skins, Family Guy!
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OMG AMAZING TOP 2
I'm not able to watch Xfactor here in Mex but I can tell its great. Simon and Cheryl together on a show
Also True Blood is one of the best vampire series out there
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South Park is awesome, The X-Factor
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Skins is just ok, the best is The X Factor
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