Why is the format so "tacky" ?

Chester_Draws

I remember Martin has said before that the show's trying to cram about 45 minutes worth of information into a 25 minute (or so) timeslot. The length of the timeslot is dictated (for want of a better word) by five themselves.

For me, thats the problem.
The programme is tooooooooooo hurried and I feel exhausted watching it.

I would rather Martin concentrated on the quality rather than the quantity.

(and this is meant as constructive as I hope to be watching for years to come)

CannyJock

I think it's good entertainment. The pace is a bit hectic but then there's a lot to get through in a short space of time - the It Pays To Watch More has the slower pace and the Audience Q&A part of that for me is a highlight.

Let's face it, Channel 5 are hosting an early evening "money saving" programme aimed as an introduction to money saving matters - you can get the more serious Moneybox style shows elsewhere.

Had a bit of a panic when I saw that Martin was "going public" on stoozing, but when it was actually on was able to nod and say "Yup, I do that". The most recent show has saw me actually using a shop bot for the first time even though I've been using cashback sites for ages - so there's definitely something there even for those of us who think we're fairly switched on.

And is it just me that answers the audience questions and nods knowledgeably when Martin gives the same answers?

freddykrueger

I generally like the program - but please lose the "forward slash" arm action? Keep up the good work!

Snaggles

Lol, maybe its just me that finds the 'slashing' funny?? :rotfl:

And particularly the 'inappropriately slashing all over the place' a few weeks ago....PMSL!!!!

Sue-UU

The "forward slash arm" thing really gets to me too, at times it can make them both appear a bit childish, when they're both anything but that!

Please Martin - just say the words after IPTW. :mad://////////:mad: Great programme though, just needs another 1/2 hr to get the first half into...then I can understand all that's said.

Sue

freddykrueger

I looked at it the first time and thought "is that a forward slash or a back slash" - I was so confused! Now if Martin had smoke coming out of his hand like one of the Red Arrows it would have quickly become apparent

sparrer

almillar wrote: »

I think it would be interesting to watch the first show and the most recent show again- there have been lots of subtle changes over the time which has added up to quite a different programme -
Alan

In fairness I watched the programme (not show - it's not a cabaret) again this week and found it no less rushed than the first couple. I take on board they're attempting to condense 45 mins into 25, but why? As someone said, it would be better to aim for quality not quantity. If they had just two subjects a week they could fit ample into the run they have, and it would still leave enough to make people look forward to a second series. IMHO it would be of more interest to have a Joe Public in the chair for the wallet section, proving that ordinary folk can be easily helped. Celebs get too much exposure as it is, it would be nice to have one programme a week without them! I'm sure I'm in the minority here but this format isn't for me, I'll happily stick to MSE

cantosis

The show is not perfect by any means but I think it is a very usefull aand overall a enjoyable show. remember it is only 30 mins long so to pack as much as they do in that time in an way that makes it entertaining but informative takes some doing.

I would rather thank Martin for getting the show together rather than nit pick for faults

Sooler

sparrer wrote: »

I take on board they're attempting to condense 45 mins into 25, but why?

So really it should be on twice a week :T

freddyflump

Sorry, I can't agree that the show is tacky. It is quick and informative. It has to be - it is only 1/2 hour long with adverts in between. So some of the items may be obvious but other observations and insights are just brilliant. :T