Be warned – some spoilers may follow! Don’t read if you don’t want to know!
Here are the details of the episode I saw taped last week.
In “Episode 15” of Series 3 (which may not air in order) of TAYG, it was indeed Freaky Friday: all four of the usual cast had swapped shoes – literally! Amanda was dressed as and played the role Shaun, Charlie as Amanda, Josh as Charlie and of course – Shaun as Josh! They all looked fantastic, and had a lot of fun sending each other up. Notably Shaun, who tried to imitate Josh’s accent, but it came out more Irish than anything.
The guests were Cornelia Frances (BB), Jimeoin (Gen X) and a You Tuber whose name now escapes me. (Gen Y). The early games were Name That Tee, What’s a Doodle Do (meaning Amanda got to sing the song) and As Quick As. Plenty of questions were asked during the early games; probably a few will be cut from the finished program.
During the four buttons round, “Charlie” (actually Josh) and Jimeoin had to play Chronoloco, arranging different vehicles. After putting the car in spot 6, Josh then reversed it and pointed it at “Shaun” (actually Amanda) and threatened to drive into her desk if she didn’t mark them all correct. Needless to say, this was reshot and isn’t likely to be seen on TV or as a web clip.
(If you zoom in on the photo, you can see Josh as “Charlie” at the front, “Shaun” and “Amanda” near the BB desk and Shaun as “Josh” by the Gen Y desk)
Trust Me is no longer an obvious choice, hidden as one of the games behind the buttons. Gen Y were unlucky enough to pick it, and “Josh” (actually Shaun) was to be the ‘Human Parfait’. Needless to say, everyone delighted in the punishment dished out, and it’s a must see.
The final round involved washing and drying sheets, and the contestants were taken away and blind folded while the game was set-up. But it took a long time for them to actually complete the challenge – I don’t know how they’ll fit it in for broadcast. The real Shaun admitted that listening to the facts which he usually dishes out was actually boring. I won’t tell you who won.
If you have any tales from episodes you have see recently, please email me.
I think this episode will be THE finest episode of anything ever to air on tv!
I can’t wait for it!
Natalie Tran would be your Gen Y panellist.
I love how they’re hiding the button now. Sure, it might make things a little pre-determined, but at least we’re getting some Trust Me rounds happening.
So in the next block we have the themes of Law & Order, Love/Famous Couples, Role Swap, and Sci-Fi – which I might wing you a small report on after Wednesday’s taping.
(And, yeah, Michael irks me. A lot. Especially when he picks on bewildered foreign audience members.)
Yes Jenn, you are right!
Thanks for the insight into some of the upcoming themes – very excited.