Green Wing - S1E1 'Caroline's First Day'

YES! I'm so happy you guys are doing Green wing and LOVING it <3 I watched these when they came out on Channel 4 back in the day! The editing was a stylistic choice, but allowed them to do scenes in just one take, with a LOT being improvised, Essentially each episode follows a complete day, morning to evening at the hospital they work at, Some of the funniest things yet to come, my sense of humour is exactly this, the surrealness is what makes it

Never seen green wing but I think it’s a bit crap tbh 😅

Just wait till you see Tasmin in Black Books I love Green Wing but it doesn't come close to Scrubs

You’ve seen Stephen Mangan on would I lie to you

I think if Alan Partridge didnt land, blackadder wont even take off

I always forget how great this show is, even felt my self quoting bits!

Became a Patreon just because I had to see this now. My favorite funny show from that tome, so funny and crazy at once

Blackadder, yas! Hope we see Black Books at some stage!

Blackadder? YES! You Beauties!

This show is easily top 3 on my list of favorite comedy shows ever I am very happy you are checking it out. So many great actors and characters. Michelle Gomez deserves a special mention she is brilliant.

Never seen this before so I'll be watching for the first time with you guys. Should be fun.

So glad you’re on to GreenWing, it’s one of my absolute favourites

You prob know him from WILTY

Has anyone suggested Coupling to watch yet? I'll give Green Wing a go...but I always avoided it because didnt like the filming style. It always seemed too frantic and like they were trying too hard to be funny. Here goes nothing!!

Wow haven seen this since in went out in 2004

Seeing John Oliver was a real shock!! 😂 Legend

it's kinda our version of scrubs

Need to watch The Brittas Empire :))

watching this again for the first time since I was a teen. I fully believe they nailed the TikTok doomscroll formula super early. the way this is filmed its constantly moving the music the edits the speed ups and slow downs and the bouncing from character to character.

Love this show. Looking forward to watching it with you - you're in for some madness to come!

To explain the editing as I understand it, as I don't yet see a comment about it (apologies if there is). This was filmed in a real working hospital so obviously loads of takes were not practical to do therefore they often relied on filming as best they could and then the way to get the timing to fit into a tv show was to speed up and slow down some of the moving shots where they transitioned between characters etc. It gives it that unique style. Plus there were a lot of short sketches and improvising that were stitched together, giving its quirky scenes.

Yay! I'm very happy to see you on this show. I had stopped my membership because you only had Taskmaster and Peep Show that interested me and the subscription didn't feel worth it, but upon seeing Green Wing I immediately got my membership back :) Also I see you are on Alan Partridge which I personally love but it's definitely "of its time" and I can understand people not getting into it. Anyway, I'm very happy to hear you'll be on Blackadder too! I was worried that your main audience was taking you down a path I really wasn't liking, so I'm glad you have taken back control. Here's me posting at the start of the video not knowing if you turn around at the end and say that you hate Green Wing and will not do any more episodes...

I have never seen this so it’s cool to give it a go with you two for company x

I think u saw him as a contestant on Wilty Mike. He was in some of the good episodes of that.

Hell yeah, Mark Heap returns.

Also fun fact: Green Wing was filmed in an actual working hospital and all the people you see in the background are actually patients and staff.

It seems like the stuff they enjoy is the wild crazy stuff like green wing or it crowd and the emotional, Ricky Gervais, tear in the eye type stuff. Anyone else think man down would be a good choice?

So happy you're not only doing Blackadder, but also that you spotted all the comments about starting from series 2, maybe once you've finished, or maybe if you need a little break from something else, you could watch an episode of 1 and see just how different it is from the rest of the show.

Mike, you recognise Stephen Mangan from an episode of Would I Lie to You that you and Jess reacted to.

Ooh it's the chick from Not going out ♥️

You've seen Stephen Mangan (dark curly hair) on WILTY - he was on the episode where Kevin Bridges accidentally bought a horse... (or did he??)

Loved this when it first came out! My boyfriend at the time always went on about how it was filmed at the hospital where he was born and also where The Exorcist was filmed, but he was a lying twat, so who knows!

Never fancied this show before but, excuse my language. It was fuckin hilarious x

Editing style really reminds me of Hotel Babylon.

Im up for the journey, not on paper my favourite but i doubt iv seen more than few episodes through just if it was on in background back in the day. Happy birthday for yesterday mike, far more happier that u looked at something u felt ud like though n reacted as assume strongly most upset has been caused from people loving father ted or alan partridge and u just stopping. Its nice to look forward to next reaction each time as i love only fools n horses n gavin and stacy n if sunday u randomly started another comedy and im waking 7am to watch im gonna be annoyed. Much love

Just watched. Amazing. Simply amazing. Never in doubt. ❤️

One of my favourites, so glad you're watching this!

I still hope last one laughing gets a shot eventually but ill watch this with you guys

The only reason I know this show exists is from the Season 2 adverts on The Ricky Gervais Show. Someone sat there doing a really annoying Mr T impression talking about My Name Is Earl and new Green Wing. Excited to watch it along with you two, first time going in blind!

Brilliant. I am so happy to see Green Wing here

That's Steven Mangen you talking about at the end they work a lot together they was in episodes too with joey from friends aka Matt Le Blanc I forgot how good this show its its just pure laugh out loud stuff

Theres a brilliant outtake from Green Wing when Stephen Mangan is singing to Tamsin Greig in a car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM4FbkcdI1w

Remember when this was on Tv years ago but never watched it. Its actually quite good. First time experiencing it the same as you guys.

This definitely isn’t for me but hope you and the other viewers enjoy it!

I have never heard of this show before! as a nurse I will be watching along with you guys! i wish my workplace was like this but it definitely isn't LOL

So just watched it with you both, this is one of my favourite shows and was a wonderful surprise to see this appear out of the blue

Loving this xxxxxxx

yessssss love it!!! thanks and you will love it too

I love Sarah Alexander loved her in coupling and Jonathan creek and tons of other stuff. Lovee some Olivia Coleman too

Don't worry; it does get more mental... Saw you'd reacted to this just before my last shift before the weekend; been on tenter hooks. Chuffed, guys, always recommended it and glad you like it so far.3 Cuckoo Man Down

I've never seen this before this it seems good!

What a show. Amazing choice.

that guy sounds like gym from Friday night

Finally able to sit down and watch this! Not seen it before. Also looking forward to Blackadder. I watched it with killer McKnight for the first time and enjoyed it a lot.

'I've got to work on my foreplay,' from Mike was as funny as the show.

There's new Green Wing as of June this year with the second season of the audio series 'Green Wing Resuscitated.' Same cast. SO funny.

Such a nice surprise. I was just thinking about how lovely it would be to have you do green wing this morning!

Julion you are not me

I never watched this when it came out,to be honest I thought this was appalling. The only time I laughed was when Jess made the comment 'See-Men' great cast of actors . It's a shame they're wasted It's looks like a poor mans 'Scrubs' at least 'Scrubs' was funny,emotional and heartwarming. I'll try and plod on through to see if it becomes humourise but roll on Saturday and Sunday 🍻

Seeing as you were struggling with Father Ted and Alan Partridge, I'm surprised at this choice. I thought Car Share, This Country or Detectorists would've been more your thing based on the other stuff you like.

This is a first for me too. I loved it, although imagine trying to explain to someone what happened in this episode 🤣 Oddly enough, it made me realise how much I would love one day to see you react to the film 'Carry On Doctor'. I'm convinced you'd enjoy it. There's nothing in it you wouldn't get due to cultural differences etc.

DAN!!

Never ever seen this , looking forward so much

Can not wait for blackadder

So pumped for this show; until you sang sweet Caroline. Please stop. I'm so sick of that song and I'm English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 My favourite reactors though..💜💚

Never watched this despite being a massive british comedy /tv nerd and have been waiting for a reaction channel to finally do it and everyone seems to back out of it , thank you!!

Any fans of Rush (2013) ? With Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl. This was a fun watch if so, for recognising actors :L

Stephen Mangan, who plays Guy, is often on Would I lie to You, so you may have seen him then. This show was workshopped before production, and the physical bits were often improvised, which adds to why it's so manic. They could choose to do such random stuff. I love it and had the biggest crush on Mac when it first aired!

o wauw this is some nice adult themed humor , great start!

This is why I've been pestering you and others to watch this show - it's so wacky and only gets more crazy! Also, the main doctor is Stephen Mangan, he's been in quite a few things - but if you're looking for recommendation, you NEED to watch the very short Dirk Gently miniseries (I can provide if you want it). The Americans did their own version with Frodo, but the UK version was very fun

Well, I've been saying it for many months, that this was an ideal pic. It has a big cast. It is very unique and modern. There's nothing quite like it. A lot of the scenes happen because they just keep the cameras rolling and ask the cast to just take the situations further. It's basically comedians riffing.

This was a great surprise! I love this show, but I know it's polarizing, so the fact you're liking it, makes me so happy. I'm watching 5 shows here now, I feel like I've won the lottery. Thanks guys, love ya!

Also - Im sure people have warned you! Please skip Blackadder 1. It's really not the same show and might put you off. S2-4 are legendary and imo, each one better than the last.

Love Green Wing. Please dont start with S1 of Blackadder. Its like a completely different show to the other series.

Super happy blackadder is coming

Stephen Mangan (the guy you recognise) is in your fave show….I’m Alan Partridge…..”DAN!, DAN!”. And a load of other stuff. Never seen Green Wing before but it’s great to watch it first time with you, it’s hilarious. So many familiar names in it.

Loved this remember it first time round xx

I never watched this back in the day and always meant to get around to it sometime, so looking forward to watching this with you guys. Always had a crush on Sarah Alexander too, so that's a bonus.

I’m with you on names, Mike. Also this is years ago so can’t remember all the plot lines but why did that woman doctor have breakfast with eyepatch woman and then went home with nose man ?

Wasn't a fan of Green Wing when it came out so I'll be tapping out for this journey. That said, hope you guys enjoy it. I'll be tuning in for Blackadder though 👍

Not only have i not watched green wing ive never even heard of it 😅 so can watch it for the first time with you

So glad you like it, quite the hidden and unique gem. No spoilers, but there are some extreeeemly bizarre yet hilarious bits to come, especially from Dr 'Jim' Statham. Enema, anyone?

Never watched this before Just finished the video Feel ive missed out never seeing it LOL a few times

Brilliant series

This is a winner

Great news about Green Wing & Blackadder ❤️👏👍🇬🇧

What a lovely surprise. This show is the bees knees - the ones that don’t go round the honey pot.

Mike, you reacted to Stephen Mangan on WILTY, his story was that he was in a band called "Aragon" and they had an album called "The Wizard's Dream".

Yaaas Blackadder is gold

Stephen Mangan was possibly on an episode/clip of WILTY you guys have seen?

Well this was a great surprise reaction! Not watched it since it first aired but it still works... and what an incredible range of (bizarre!) characters to introduce. Am sure you will enjoy the rest. Loved Blackadder back in the day. Looking forward to your reactions to that too. I do hope the format/laugh-track doesn't feel too dated.

Not seen this before, Only 8 mins in and don't know why, but it's giving me a bit 'police Academy' vibes so far. But for a hospital. 👍

Omg! Blackadder , and also a show I've not watched before...greenwing! Are you trying to find the cure for my anxiety and depression 💕💕 awesome RNTV!!! Also happy bday 🎈🎂

Steven mangan - has been in Alan partridge series - I forget which now - hes been in a lot of tv series in the uk

I'm glad I don't do drugs anymore cos this editing would've sent me so west I'd have ended up sat next to Dave

Green Wing is an absolute banger! You may have seen Stephen Mangan on WILTY, perhaps?

Just FYI: You've said, 'she/he is weird' a few times now. The whole show is weird - surreal and very unique, but wonderful. It's almost like a sketch show following a hospital theme. Things dont seem particularly connected yet, but I promise there are long-term threads and storylines which are, yes, often equally strange, but gripping. You will love it. Also, just the different relationships between certain characters is my favourite part. Guy Secretan - You recognised from a WILTY episode Kim + Boyce were both in the Office. There are a lot of other ppl you'll recognise coming up. Honestly such a good show.

I've only ever seen clips of this show, never got round to watching it fully and I've always thought the fast vari-speed interlude edits were unnecessary as the comedy bits are quirky/out there enough on their own. I suppose the producers wanted it to be different and stand out but they only succeeded in irritating potential viewers. They could still have used the soundtrack music. The 1st series of Peep Show was similar in the fast, jerky edits of the 1st-person view but they learned from it and calmed it down for the following series'. But looking forward to it as the actors are all good in it.

Green Wing is such a unique show, and I'm loving that you guys got into it so quickly. Every episode is as chaotic as the previous one, and I just know it will become one of your favourites by the end. There might only be 2 series, but they are 8 and 9 episodes long, so you will be really invested in all the characters by then.

Never actually seen this, heard terrible things but quite enjoying it - you might like A Touch of Cloth, it made me think of that for some reason

Plungers are much less the norm for people to have here because our toilets work differently to those in the US and it’s much less common that they get blocked, so that’s impressive work from Caroline

Did you watch trailers for episodes? He was in that with Tamsin Greig

“My name is ooh, my name is ooh, my name is Martin” is one of those quotes that randomly pops in my head occasionally

watched Brad and Lucy react to Gree Wing...enjoyed the first couple epsiodes but then it got boring for me...started off really funny and then kind of just fell off from what I remember. Blackadder, you guys are gonna be staring on series 2? why not series 1?

Love it! Hope you're really gonna vibe with this one

My school music folder was covered in comedy quotes and I remember I had "eat the coffee" on there 😂

I think Black Books might be a good one for you

So glad you chose Green Wing. A perfect series from FND. Looking forward to BlackAdder too :) Sorry you have to endure James Corden in Gavin & Stacey , hope this makes up for it :D

Whoop whoop! Nice one centurion!

oh my god no way!!!!! amazing

Yes, 'taking agency' is wise. Seems to me that recommendations should only ever be recommendations rather than a syllabus. If something doesn't personally appeal, there's very little point in watching it no matter where it finishes in a poll. No-one would do that off-camera, after all. We're all ultimately the best judges of our own taste.

These reactions have changed Jess. Last night I rewatched your first few reactions to the Inbetweeners. Jess has definitely been desensitised to embarrassment.

Wow! Well, that was a bit . . . frenetic. I have never, ever, watched Green Wing before so decided to give it a shot with you guys as I love your reactions. It's chock full of great comic British actors and don't they look YOUNG! Stephen Mangan is the actor you've seen around before - you may have caught him on Would I Lie To You, as he's been on that a number of times. I did not know that Jim, from Friday Night Dinner, was in this. Love him. Fully prepared to give this sitcom a go along with you. Looks good, though I could do with it being a little less manic.

Yeesss!!!

Ohhhh yesssss the show I’ve always wanted but never thought you’d get there My missis is gonna be thrilled.

It’s interesting that you mentioned seeing a few episodes of House. Looking forward to you seeing Dr House in a very different light soon.

So glad you're loving this. Previously whether reactors like it or hate it the editing makes it hard for them to get in to, but it doesn't have appeared to bother you and that's fantastic 🤩 What a great surprise to wake up to today

You probably recognise Stephen from WILTY where he spoke about his wizard band or something. I’ve never watched this and I really enjoyed it so funny and so many people I recognise too! Glad to hear about Blackadder that’s exciting 😊

I was worried you might not like this one due to how chaotic and bizarre it is, but seems like thats what you loved about it. And I'm finding it funnier that usual because of your reaction. I am thinking now that you would love black books (featuring Tamsin Greig)

Maybe my favourite comedy show ever. Hope you like it but it is an acquired taste and definitely not for everyone. :)

First time watch as well but wow, what a cast! Salve, Grumio

Green wing is my favorite!!!!!!!!!!

YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I think you might have seen Stephen Mangan in Would I Lie To You? ( particularly the one with Kevin Bridges and his unbelievable but memorable horse story that happened to be true lol!) He is also in Episodes where he is also paired with Tamsin. I always loved their chemistry.

Psychedelic is a great way to describe the style of this show.

Wooo I have mentioned Green Wing severs times. Its absolutely hilarious. You're going to love it😂

What a shame.

Tamsin Greig was only about six years younger here than in first series of FND - they just put her inthe world's most unflattering, frumpy wig!

Glad you’ve started it, delighted you’re loving it!

This was a shock to wake up to. Nobody has reacted to green wing before despite the cool kids bringing it up for years.

Landlord from Plebs spotted

Sooooo happy to see this. One of my all time favourites.

Holy shit it's Nick and bird from bluestone 42

I think you're very wise to stop with the polls and check the thing out first. Looking forward to blackadder, hope you like it

The woman with sperm in her eye was also in the office , if you remember she was David Brents friends daughter.

Not having seen this the first time round, it's strange to see the actors Tamzin Greig and Mark Heap of Friday Night Dinner fame appear in this seven years earlier. While this is very funny it will take me just a little time to adjust to the fast editing. Don't worry I'll get there. Great you are starting Blackadder and it will be interesting to see how you react to the much slower pace plus it's heavy use of dialogue. Having said that, it is so funny and silly all at the same time. I think you will love it.

Yesss! So happy you're giving Green Wing a try. Will be good to react to; is very British and you'll recognise a lot of actors from various bits and pieces youve seen already.

I think you are doing the right thing looking at what you may like watching instead of us voting since we all have different tastes, as do you guys. Im looking forward to watching along as ive never heard of the Green Wing so hopefully i like it 😁 Also never seen blackadder (i am ashamed), so again, looking forward to watching with you guys. 🥳 **Edit - Really enjoyed that first episode 👍😁

Sarah Alexander was in a great underrated sitcom ‘The Worst Week of My Life’, starring Ben Miller

Not for me

You probably saw him on Graham Norton.

Need to do (Garth marengis darkplace)

The running time is ballsy though. Hour long episodes in this style is very ambitious. Also it was channel 4 right? So that means with adverts the broadcast must have been around 75 mins per episode

Such an amazing surprise to see this pop up 🥳

Didn’t expect to wake up to this. . I’m sure you’ll love this. . Well I hope so at least, great cast and like I’ve said before Uk version of Scrubs on acid! I think you might recognise Stephen Mangan, the guy that let her use his flat, from reactions to Would I Lie To You. He’s been on a coupe of funny episodes.

So I'm not a laugh out loud guy. More of a "I registered its funny and have nodded with approval" HOWEVER the canteen scene with the chips genuiny just made me LOL. This is enough for me to carry on with the show

Love it, been a long time too … ❤️🙏

Spaced please

Great surprise on my birthday 😂 Happy birthday to you too Mike!

It's so original, the way the music works with the editing.

Not seen this show before. What an excellent first episode. Certainly much better than Alan Partridge. Looking forward to Blackadder Tuesdsys too.

The sperm eye woman and the blonde are Sally Bretton and Sarah Alexander, both in British sitcoms not going out and coupling. I'd recommend you guys check out coupling of the two 👍 also another comedy with this style of comedy is called teachers with Andrew Lincoln, should give that a try too.

it's landlord!

Wry smile at the Guinness chaser joke getting a laugh

Oooooooh this is a very nice surprise! Pleased to hear you're going to be making your own choices as well. It works very well for King Boomer doing it that way, avoids all the poll drama.

Still game was the first show I'd never properly seen that that I watchedalong with ya'll. Loved it and glad I did. Never seen Green Wing so let's give this a try

This was the show I used to watch when I first moved out of my parents house. Crazy to me how many memories this show brings back of that pivotal time in my life. If only I could do it all again instead of pissing 15 years down the drain at a job that went nowhere when the lockdowns hit lol.

Smashing choice.

Heh glad you recognised John Oliver. He was on the comedy circuit here before moving to the US. I love his show.

Boycie (the young doctor) was on the Office, yes. He was the temp. Kim (the HR worker with sperm in her eye) was also on the office. She was Brent’s niece who was staying with him for a while.

No fucking way! I’ve been waiting 3 years for one of my Patreon subs to do this. A lot of people haven’t seen it so it doesn’t get votes. I haven’t watched it yet, I hope you enjoy it 🤞

Great choice. ❤️

That Gavin and Stacey reference from Mike was brilliant 😂 you just don’t expect to see that sort of thing in the morning

Happy birthday mike have a good 1

Damn if you can get around Black Adder then what about Young Ones! Or Green Wing maybe a segue into Black Books? Spaced? Coupling!!!

Forgot how many people were in this, so many good characters

Did I miss something? What happened to partridge?

There's also the young couple from The Office in this. Girl with spunk in her eye (I wouldn't mind escaping up her tunnel), and the guy who didnt get "Jim's" joke (the temp). *Edit - just seen you mention the guy 😀

I don't know why but I have always put off watching this, so it's my first time watching. But I loved the first episode

Holy shit John Oliver

Jess could've had Tamzin Greg and Matt le Blanc if they'd gone with Episodes

I haven't seen this in ages! My sister and I used to quote it all the time

I hope you guys like this one. It's definitely a love it or hate it thing.

If you were recognising Stephen Mangan, he played Dirk Gently in a very short-lived version. He starred in Episodes (recommended by the way) and he had a series of coffee adverts.

I find it awkward to share this but my father died on Saturday . The worst pain I’ve ever felt and it’s surreal. He was my person and we both loved Blackadder and quoted it regularly which always slightly irritated my mum 😆 . What a time for you to start watching it. Hopefully you like it but I’m not one of those people that get offended if you don’t 😆I love series one I realise I am in the minority but in my view it’s a masterpiece. I love the others just as much. I think Steve and Taylor watched 2-4 first then went to series one which seemed to work for them. Of course humour is subjective and it helps that it isn’t necessary to watch the first series first . Anyway I am going on 🤯

Recommend starting Blackadder at series 2

Another show I've never actually watched, Glad to do it with you's

Yes!!!

My head cannon is that Dr. Statham had court mandated anger management and antipsychotic meds, bought a dog and moved next to a Jewish family. Shalooooom-e.

I've tried to get into Green Wing a few times before, because I love the actors in it and it should be my type of comedy but every time it grates on me, especially the camera shots and pretentious trendy zany editing, but I'll give it a longer try this time and hopefully it grows on me!

“It’s why they call them seamen”. That was a good one. Got to love a lady who laughs at her own jokes too 😀

It is a show about people who work in a hospital, but it’s the only one I’ve seen where the plots have nothing to do with medical stuff.

Blackadder is great but you may have to either stick with it through series 1 or skip it completely.

You beauties!

Green Wing … Brilliant choice! Also the Tuesday slot. So happy :)

Omg best suprise ever! I've only seen 1 other reactor do green wing

Very nice. Also glad to hear about blackadder and starting from series 2; series 1 is ok, but it's definitely off-putting as a first impression... Luckily each series is self-contained.

I really hope you don’t start with Black Adder Season 1 though. It is terrible and you might not make it through it

OMG what ride you're in for lol.

Hadn’t heard they were doing this one. Great! Lots of familiar faces. This is probably the worst episode though. It’s mostly introducing the many, many characters. It gets better.

ooo a show I've never watched before! excited :)

Blackadder Tuesday. Can't wait. I haven't seen Green wing, so it's new for me too. 👍

Yes! Hardly anyone reacts to this gem!

This will have them on the floor!😂

Thank you! Lovely surprise. You are going to love Dr Alan Statham (Jim!).

No way!! What a pleasant surprise

what a nice surprise to wake up to!

What a way to start the weekend!