In Bed with Medinner (series 1)
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This is a list of episodes of In Bed with Medinner
episodes in broadcast order, from broadcast series 1.
presents the first of two pilot programmes. He has gathered together music, moments from films and television series, stories, and observations on life, and discusses them with a live studio audience who – together with viewers – have been invited round to his pad for the night.
In the first programme Bob looks at the black hole that is afternoon television; unearths the moment when a contestant in Family Fortunes answered with the word "turkey" to all the questions (an incident also referred to in episode one, series one of the sitcom 15 Storeys High
); and takes a look at life on a London council estate. Along the way he reflects on what has happened to such old friends as the "Watney's Party Seven", "Aztec" chocolate bars, Clyde Best, and "Crimplene".
Former punk favourites The Buzzcocks provide the live music with "What do I Get" and "Ever Fallen in Love".
Includes music from Heatwave
performing "My Girl" and "Boogie Nights".
In Bed with Medinner
In Bed with Medinner was a 1990s late-night British TV programme starring Bob Mills. It is a precursor to both the contemporary Harry Hill's TV Burp and Russell Brand's Ponderland....
episodes in broadcast order, from broadcast series 1.
Summary
Offbeat London comic Bob MillsBob Mills (comedian)
Robert Edward "Bob" Mills is a British comedian, notable for his appearances in cult TV series such as In Bed with Medinner and The Show, the latter an attempt to do a non-fictional British version of The Larry Sanders Show.Born in Chester, after a very short spell training for the Merchant Navy,...
presents the first of two pilot programmes. He has gathered together music, moments from films and television series, stories, and observations on life, and discusses them with a live studio audience who – together with viewers – have been invited round to his pad for the night.
In the first programme Bob looks at the black hole that is afternoon television; unearths the moment when a contestant in Family Fortunes answered with the word "turkey" to all the questions (an incident also referred to in episode one, series one of the sitcom 15 Storeys High
15 Storeys High
15 Storeys High is a critically acclaimed British sitcom, set in a tower block. The main characters are Vince Clark, a misanthropic, cynical recluse played by Sean Lock, and Errol Spears, Vince's exact opposite and whipping boy, played by Benedict Wong....
); and takes a look at life on a London council estate. Along the way he reflects on what has happened to such old friends as the "Watney's Party Seven", "Aztec" chocolate bars, Clyde Best, and "Crimplene".
Former punk favourites The Buzzcocks provide the live music with "What do I Get" and "Ever Fallen in Love".
Credits
- Presenter - Bob MillsBob Mills (comedian)Robert Edward "Bob" Mills is a British comedian, notable for his appearances in cult TV series such as In Bed with Medinner and The Show, the latter an attempt to do a non-fictional British version of The Larry Sanders Show.Born in Chester, after a very short spell training for the Merchant Navy,...
- Guest Artists - Lee Cornes, Race Davies, The Buzzcocks
- Director - Mike Toppin
- Producer - Jeff Pope
- Researchers - Una Murphy, Rrob Katz
- Assc. Producers - Brent Baker, Debbie Hyde
- Production Secretary - Sarah Riches
- Production Supervisor - Sue Hubble
Summary
Offbeat London comic Bob Mills presents the second of two pilot programmes. He has gathered together music, moments from films and television series, stories, and observations on life, and discusses them with a live studio audience who – together with viewers – have been invited around to his pad for the night.Includes music from Heatwave
Heatwave (band)
Heatwave was an international funk/disco musical band featuring Americans Johnnie Wilder, Jr. and Keith Wilder of Dayton, Ohio, Englishman Rod Temperton , Swiss Mario Mantese , Czechoslovak Ernest "Bilbo" Berger , Jamaican Eric Johns and Briton Roy Carter .They were known for their successful...
performing "My Girl" and "Boogie Nights".
Credits
- Presenter - Bob Mills
- Guest Artists - Lee Cornes, Race Davies, Heatwave
- Director - Mike Toppin
- Producer - Jeff Pope
- Researchers - Una Murphy, Rrob Katz
- Assc. Producers - Brent Baker, Debbie Hyde
- Production Secretary - Sarah Riches
- Production Supervisor - Sue Hubble