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The first episode was 1hr10 including adverts last night - not 45 minutes. is the 45 minutes actually *not* including adverts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.70.93.16 ( talk) 10:39, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
Yes, it's 45 minutes without the adverts. I recorded it last night and after I edited it by taking the adverts out the whole episode came to 45 minutes. - Charlr6 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlr6 ( talk • contribs) 19:09, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
After recording them and editing them so the adverts arn't on them the running times are as shown (rounded up): Episode 1 is 45 minutes - episode 2 is 21 minutes - episode 3 is 23 minutes - episode 4 is 23 minutes - episode 5 is 25 minutes. With the DVD being 138 minutes, this adds up to 138 minutes also. I've added the times to the episode list. I don't mind if you get rid of them, but if you keep it there can someone neaten it out a bit please?- Charlr6 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlr6 ( talk • contribs) 16:54, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
4OD is now offering a feature-length version at 129 minutes. I haven't seen the individual episodes yet (going to watch some now), so could someone put this into the article, and mention if it adds any extra scenes or not? JaffaCakeLover ( talk) 11:51, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
Although these dates are probable, is there a 100% reliable source or is this addition just pure speculation? magnius ( talk) 12:01, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
listings and they go up to the 28th, yet Dead Set is not listed as showing, instead the sit-com Friends is showing in the probable time slot. I have removed air dates from info box and hidden details of air dates/episodes from the main list until solid confirmation. magnius ( talk) 17:17, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Wasn't this going to be called "The Town That Bores You" at one stage? (i can see why they changed it, mind) 82.153.230.138 ( talk) 16:49, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
Should this be mentioned?
From http://www.urbandead.com/news.html: "With the launch of Charlie Brooker's Dead Set on E4 and 4DVD, the Borehamwood outbreak is now open to Urban Dead players, with permanent zombification, fast zombies and a battle for the Big Brother house. The map will remain open for four weeks."
No-genius ( talk) 09:29, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
Why? Its about as relevant as a bunch of friends dressing up in costumes to watch the show. Its not an official tie-in. If the Urban Dead has a wiki page, mention it there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 10:06, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
It looks like an official tie-in, seeing as they're giving away 5 Dead Set DVDs. No-genius ( talk) 13:19, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
some mention should be made of the more bleak ending, common to british apocalyptic and horror stories, as opposed to the american ending of zombie films etc where normally at least a few characters survive, or at worst its left ambigous. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.25.183.55 ( talk) 23:43, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Why? That would be opinion. A simple explanation of the plot is sufficient - this is an encyclopedia, not a media studies debate. Besides many of the George Romero films have a similarly bleak endings. As far as I concerned the article is 100% fine as it is, anything else added would be pure flannel added to massage the editor's ego 77.96.48.193 ( talk) 16:16, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
Should a translation of the French radio broadcast be provided (if available) or do others think the summary provided in the episode synopsis is sufficient? I wouldn't mind seeing it myself but I'm not sure if that is excessive info in wiki terms. Millahnna ( talk) 04:08, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
Is it worth noting that Riq is the only character in the whole series not to get infected by the virus? Jammy ( talk) 13:49, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
In most zombie films, a character who died in *any* way becomes a zombie. I am not sure whether this is applied to Dead Set. Though I think the reason he is not zombified is he is neither housemate or BB staff - only those involved in BB become zombies. Possibly :P 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 11:15, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
Should the viewing figures be listed as simple the figures for E4, discounting the repeats? Right now we have a combined score of E4 and E4+1 figures, but usually repeats included as far as I know. magnius ( talk) 17:13, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
E4+1 should be included as it is just E4 on timeshift. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.96.131.189 ( talk) 05:37, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
I notice that the word 'zombie' is used in the article when it is never used in the series? Wills316 ( talk) 17:53, 2 November 2008 (UTC)wills316
It is a 'rule' of zombie films that the word 'zombie' is never used. There is a reference to this in Shaun of the Dead 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 11:13, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
What's that last reference have to do with anything?-- Kamikaze14 ( talk) 21:08, 15 November 2008 (UTC)
Not sure if it's notable, but the intro to "Oompa Radar" by Goldfrapp is playing in the first episode. As far as I could tell this was the only pop music in the entire series. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.215.61.63 ( talk) 19:38, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
What about 'Grace Kelly' by Mika played during the initial attack on the BB audience? Its being played as part of a montage for Pippa's post-eviction interview but plays over the attack on the audience and crew. It finishes at the point throat-less Davina slumps over 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 12:59, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
A clip of 'Something Kinda Ooohh' by Girls Aloud is also played to the eviction crowd at the start. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Snailsarefriends ( talk • contribs) 14:22, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
I think there should be a mention on her death on the "DVD Release" article - not just that she was bitten by her mother but where and in what place was she bitten. Any one agree? 217.43.239.254 ( talk) 18:51, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/30877/dead-set-licensed-four-new-territories
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001314.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2573
Sources for the international broadcasts if they are needed. DS specifically notes still no word on US release. Don't know if anyone needs that tidbit. Millahnna (mouse) talk 08:18, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
Since the last time I visited the page, the plot summaries had sprawled in length considerably. I just put them through my summary meat grinder and cut the whole beast down by almost half. However, since I'm in the U.S., I just put a request in at WP UK TV to double check it for U.K. spelling and word usage; feel free to beat them to it. To me it seems like U.K. source material warrant U.K. spelling.
What got cut; a lot of details about tertiary characters mostly (like the guy Kelly is chatting up at work). All of the Big Brother cameos are listed in the cast list so I removed their specific references in the individual episodes (except for Davina who had a lot of interaction with the main characters); they mostly hogged up space how they were written. However, I can totally see how people might want to see which cameos were in which specific episodes. I don't think it would be all that hard to add those references back in if someone is familiar with the Big Brother franchise and feels it is warranted. To that end, if you need any help, lemme know. Millahnna (mouse) talk 13:10, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
The cast list notes that Charlie Brooker appears in the series as a zombie. However, I've seen the series a number of times and can't seem to see him. Does anyone know where Brooker is in the series? If he isn't, the note can be removed. Kit ( talk) 22:40, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: moved. Jenks24 ( talk) 05:38, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
Dead Set (TV series) →
Dead Set
This is unquestionably more notable than the album, which is why the album was disambiguated in the first place. Relisted. Favonian ( talk) 21:16, 15 June 2012 (UTC). Unreal7 ( talk) 20:51, 8 June 2012 (UTC)
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The first episode was 1hr10 including adverts last night - not 45 minutes. is the 45 minutes actually *not* including adverts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.70.93.16 ( talk) 10:39, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
Yes, it's 45 minutes without the adverts. I recorded it last night and after I edited it by taking the adverts out the whole episode came to 45 minutes. - Charlr6 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlr6 ( talk • contribs) 19:09, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
After recording them and editing them so the adverts arn't on them the running times are as shown (rounded up): Episode 1 is 45 minutes - episode 2 is 21 minutes - episode 3 is 23 minutes - episode 4 is 23 minutes - episode 5 is 25 minutes. With the DVD being 138 minutes, this adds up to 138 minutes also. I've added the times to the episode list. I don't mind if you get rid of them, but if you keep it there can someone neaten it out a bit please?- Charlr6 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Charlr6 ( talk • contribs) 16:54, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
4OD is now offering a feature-length version at 129 minutes. I haven't seen the individual episodes yet (going to watch some now), so could someone put this into the article, and mention if it adds any extra scenes or not? JaffaCakeLover ( talk) 11:51, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
Although these dates are probable, is there a 100% reliable source or is this addition just pure speculation? magnius ( talk) 12:01, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
listings and they go up to the 28th, yet Dead Set is not listed as showing, instead the sit-com Friends is showing in the probable time slot. I have removed air dates from info box and hidden details of air dates/episodes from the main list until solid confirmation. magnius ( talk) 17:17, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Wasn't this going to be called "The Town That Bores You" at one stage? (i can see why they changed it, mind) 82.153.230.138 ( talk) 16:49, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
Should this be mentioned?
From http://www.urbandead.com/news.html: "With the launch of Charlie Brooker's Dead Set on E4 and 4DVD, the Borehamwood outbreak is now open to Urban Dead players, with permanent zombification, fast zombies and a battle for the Big Brother house. The map will remain open for four weeks."
No-genius ( talk) 09:29, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
Why? Its about as relevant as a bunch of friends dressing up in costumes to watch the show. Its not an official tie-in. If the Urban Dead has a wiki page, mention it there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 10:06, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
It looks like an official tie-in, seeing as they're giving away 5 Dead Set DVDs. No-genius ( talk) 13:19, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
some mention should be made of the more bleak ending, common to british apocalyptic and horror stories, as opposed to the american ending of zombie films etc where normally at least a few characters survive, or at worst its left ambigous. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.25.183.55 ( talk) 23:43, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Why? That would be opinion. A simple explanation of the plot is sufficient - this is an encyclopedia, not a media studies debate. Besides many of the George Romero films have a similarly bleak endings. As far as I concerned the article is 100% fine as it is, anything else added would be pure flannel added to massage the editor's ego 77.96.48.193 ( talk) 16:16, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
Should a translation of the French radio broadcast be provided (if available) or do others think the summary provided in the episode synopsis is sufficient? I wouldn't mind seeing it myself but I'm not sure if that is excessive info in wiki terms. Millahnna ( talk) 04:08, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
Is it worth noting that Riq is the only character in the whole series not to get infected by the virus? Jammy ( talk) 13:49, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
In most zombie films, a character who died in *any* way becomes a zombie. I am not sure whether this is applied to Dead Set. Though I think the reason he is not zombified is he is neither housemate or BB staff - only those involved in BB become zombies. Possibly :P 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 11:15, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
Should the viewing figures be listed as simple the figures for E4, discounting the repeats? Right now we have a combined score of E4 and E4+1 figures, but usually repeats included as far as I know. magnius ( talk) 17:13, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
E4+1 should be included as it is just E4 on timeshift. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.96.131.189 ( talk) 05:37, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
I notice that the word 'zombie' is used in the article when it is never used in the series? Wills316 ( talk) 17:53, 2 November 2008 (UTC)wills316
It is a 'rule' of zombie films that the word 'zombie' is never used. There is a reference to this in Shaun of the Dead 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 11:13, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
What's that last reference have to do with anything?-- Kamikaze14 ( talk) 21:08, 15 November 2008 (UTC)
Not sure if it's notable, but the intro to "Oompa Radar" by Goldfrapp is playing in the first episode. As far as I could tell this was the only pop music in the entire series. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.215.61.63 ( talk) 19:38, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
What about 'Grace Kelly' by Mika played during the initial attack on the BB audience? Its being played as part of a montage for Pippa's post-eviction interview but plays over the attack on the audience and crew. It finishes at the point throat-less Davina slumps over 195.183.80.133 ( talk) 12:59, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
A clip of 'Something Kinda Ooohh' by Girls Aloud is also played to the eviction crowd at the start. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Snailsarefriends ( talk • contribs) 14:22, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
I think there should be a mention on her death on the "DVD Release" article - not just that she was bitten by her mother but where and in what place was she bitten. Any one agree? 217.43.239.254 ( talk) 18:51, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/30877/dead-set-licensed-four-new-territories
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001314.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2573
Sources for the international broadcasts if they are needed. DS specifically notes still no word on US release. Don't know if anyone needs that tidbit. Millahnna (mouse) talk 08:18, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
Since the last time I visited the page, the plot summaries had sprawled in length considerably. I just put them through my summary meat grinder and cut the whole beast down by almost half. However, since I'm in the U.S., I just put a request in at WP UK TV to double check it for U.K. spelling and word usage; feel free to beat them to it. To me it seems like U.K. source material warrant U.K. spelling.
What got cut; a lot of details about tertiary characters mostly (like the guy Kelly is chatting up at work). All of the Big Brother cameos are listed in the cast list so I removed their specific references in the individual episodes (except for Davina who had a lot of interaction with the main characters); they mostly hogged up space how they were written. However, I can totally see how people might want to see which cameos were in which specific episodes. I don't think it would be all that hard to add those references back in if someone is familiar with the Big Brother franchise and feels it is warranted. To that end, if you need any help, lemme know. Millahnna (mouse) talk 13:10, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
The cast list notes that Charlie Brooker appears in the series as a zombie. However, I've seen the series a number of times and can't seem to see him. Does anyone know where Brooker is in the series? If he isn't, the note can be removed. Kit ( talk) 22:40, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: moved. Jenks24 ( talk) 05:38, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
Dead Set (TV series) →
Dead Set
This is unquestionably more notable than the album, which is why the album was disambiguated in the first place. Relisted. Favonian ( talk) 21:16, 15 June 2012 (UTC). Unreal7 ( talk) 20:51, 8 June 2012 (UTC)
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The title appears to reference Dead Famous (novel), which was about a murder on the Big Brother set. It seems almost certain th at the Ben Elton novel is the inspiration for the series but I was not able to find a reference to this anywhere. - Jackpickard1985