Telford’s Talent gets off to rib-tickling start with Roger Swift
Monday 8th August 2011, 9:04AM BST.
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Telford’s Talent got under way with one act in particular catching the eye of the judjes – zany comedian Roger Swift.
Take a look at his audition and check back later this week for a full round-up of acts from Sunday’s first audition at The Place in Oakengates.
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OH GOD!
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see this act live:
The Bacchus
5 Church Street
Wellington, TF1 1DD
9pm
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August 26th
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“Zany” indeed. Lord have mercy. He’s about as funny as piles.
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Dire
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Painful to watch.
A copy of Tim Vine’s act – the only difference is that Tim Vine’s act is funny, which helps in comedy!
I think that “It’s time for the finish” was the best line in it.
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The video doesn’t do it justice in fairness to him it’s not brilliantly funny stuff but a live at the apollo performance by Tim Vine or any comedian for that matter would seem like this if you had an empty arena (which he clearly has).
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I agree and he should be applauded for having the guts to do this. By their own admissions, none of the well known funny comedians were hilarious when they started. Good luck Roger.
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Having guts is no subsitute for having talent.
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An empty arena is what he deserves, awful.
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Absolutely pathetic. Hardly rib tickling as stated in the headline.. I didn’t smile let alone laugh.
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Think some of you guys are being a little harsh there. I think given the right audience and a few beers that act could be pretty funny.
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Its that bad its funny, i remember Roj from school and i always knew he had a special talent………. ok im lying
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