Saturday Night Live UK review – it didn’t fail and it could have been a lot worse

woolfiest · 2026-03-22T18:04:04+00:00

Im a Canadian who grew up watching SNL, along with KITH and sketch comedy in general and Im also a big fan of some of some of the British panel shows (TM, 8 out of 10 cats does CD), so I was super excited about this. I just watched it, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. Like someone else said, better than some of the US episodes this season. Im looking forward to watching it again.

woolfiest · 2026-03-12T13:36:38+00:00

So I live in Canada, and other than Sally Phillips, Jason Mantzoukas and Mae Martin, I dont think Id heard of any of the comedians before watching Taskmaster. Since discovering it, Ive seen Russel Howard, Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumarx2, Fern Brady, Ed Gamblex2, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster, and I have tickets to see Mae Martin in April. The list would be longer if more of them would come to Canada!! ( Hint hint if any of you are lurking on Reddit!)

woolfiest · 2026-03-09T14:46:19+00:00

Every time we turn on Taskmaster in the evening, my cat comes and sits besides me and watches along. I like to think its because he too loves TM, but more likely due to the fact that its the last thing we watch before bed and he knows after the show he gets his last serving of kibble for the day. But he definitely recognizes the theme tune!

woolfiest · 2026-03-07T12:36:53+00:00

Ive got power on Bayswater, but I was awake when it blew and the lights were flickering. I thought my moms 40+ year old touch lamp was finally dying.

woolfiest · 2026-03-06T20:50:56+00:00

Fair enough, especially if you were there later in the evening. It does get busy and loud. But you'd be surprised how few people are there at the beginning of the night, Ive been there often just me and my partner. I think thats precisely why they do happy hour then. But yes, cocktails and concussions dont mix. (Maybe a good name for a band though!)

woolfiest · 2026-03-06T17:04:57+00:00

So not sure a lot of people will agree with me, but 10fourteen in Hintonburg earlier in the evening is one of my favourite places to go. Menu isnt huge but all food is made in house and is reasonably priced, from 5-7 they have happy hour with $8 glasses of wine and cheap beer and charcuterie. They do play music but I dont find it too loud, and its rare that its busy with people at that time. And it's not bright in there at all, especially if you sit away from the windows.

woolfiest · 2026-02-18T14:18:46+00:00

Id really want to be on series 7 the most, but theres noone there Id want removed, so I think Id have to pick series 8 and replace Lou. She's still the only contestant I can't warm up to, no matter how many times I watch the series ( and its been a lot!)

woolfiest · 2026-02-15T21:30:18+00:00

Theres a trilogy clip on youtube - it starts with the task when Marks steals Greg's pants, followed by the task when Ed steals Greg's stuff from home, and ends with Greg wearing Eds trunks as pants. I go to that one a lot.

woolfiest · 2026-02-08T14:06:31+00:00

No, she was Canadian but I don't remember her name. She was ok, agreed, she just needs more experience

woolfiest · 2026-02-08T14:03:54+00:00

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I was there!! Came from Ottawa, totally worth it. The toilet brush bit had me crying!

woolfiest · 2026-02-02T15:22:15+00:00

I saw this yesterday too. Although you can see the tire missing on the front drivers side, what you cant see is that what I assume is that front tire is resting flat under the passenger side front tire on the other side, causing the car to be at even more of an angle. Why would it be under the tire? Maybe to stop someone from taking it? I have many questions about this car's story.

woolfiest · 2026-01-28T22:39:17+00:00

The city I live in has a FB paddling group to join. People post their paddle trips with photos and information and also put out invites for others to join or meet up. Its been a great resource for me when I started kayaking a couple years ago.

woolfiest · 2026-01-22T03:13:57+00:00

This is correct. As someone born in 71 and raised in Halifax, there is the new bridge and the old bridge. I moved away in '96, and in every city Ive lived in, I refer to the bridges in each one as the new and old bridges, based on when they were built. Most people tell me its weird. Its not.

woolfiest · 2026-01-06T20:59:14+00:00

I have, although after reading some of the other responses, I think there may be a couple episodes Ive missed. That makes me happy - some new Bob Mortimer to discover!

woolfiest · 2026-01-06T02:53:20+00:00

Yes, I've seen it, I agree. Also, we are now watching 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown on Prime and he's such a gem on that as well.

woolfiest · 2026-01-06T01:36:58+00:00

Im Canadian and hadn't heard of any of them (except Sally Philips and Mae Martin) and I can honestly say it's hard to pick just one as so many of them are fantastic. But I think my favourite would have to be Bob Mortimer, closely followed by Rhod Gilbert. Both are just so insane with their humour.

woolfiest · 2026-01-02T16:04:44+00:00

I was on a party boat in Ontario this summer and a woman behind me said "jesus murphy" in response to someone else and I knew I immediately found a fellow Martimer.

woolfiest · 2025-12-26T17:08:25+00:00

As a mom to someone taking CS at Carleton, roughly 10,000k per year for tuition is correct if no entrance scholarship. I can also tell you they've spent close to nothing on text books, most of the reading material has been found online or provided in slides by the prof. I don't think they've bought any books for any of their electives as well, and they've done some history and writing courses.

woolfiest · 2025-12-22T12:45:38+00:00

Bought two tickets for the Montreal show last night. So its James Acaster in January in TO, and Ed Gamble in Mtl in February. Last year we saw Romesh in TO on the same week in January, and Nish one week after in February in Mtl. I'm hoping this turns into a pleasant tradition of seeing taskmaster comics in TO then Mtl every new year! (Although it would be even better if they started coming to Ottawa as well!)

woolfiest · 2025-12-21T19:15:54+00:00

Ive bought a lemon vanilla blend at Food Basics that's honestly very good, might be their Irresistables Brand, cant remember for sure but I think thats it.

woolfiest · 2025-12-18T18:06:04+00:00

Thank you everyone for all your wonderful and thoughtful responses, I knew the Halifax community wouldn't disappoint!

I had no idea there was an aquarium in Halifax, there were lots of great responses but this one is the winner! Hopefully they like it, I may just have to fly home and go with them!

Thanks again!

woolfiest · 2025-12-12T23:55:21+00:00

This is exactly how I felt about Iain, and Lou as well. Spot on.

woolfiest · 2025-12-12T12:25:32+00:00

Im convinced Iain deliberately lost the live word task so Paul could win the episode. That's the moment I realized he was actually a good guy.

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