This is a pilot for a potential new comedy series described by Channel 4 as:

"A larger-than-life studio sitcom with Jack Doolan, Rhys Darby and Vic Reeves that follows the trials and tribulations of Brightsea's less than competent Health and Safety Department."

Set to record so expect a few reviews over the weekend.

Why do I get the feeling I'll be having the P*** taken at work after this! Another nail in our coffin.
regards
Steve

I'll go and set to record now, thanks.

Does anyone remember Keith Lard the fire safety officer? Peter Kay did him on his show - was it Pheonix Nights or something like that. He was absolutely brilliant, and I'm a fire safety consultant.

Oh yes. I remember the animal loving (!) Mr Lard well. Despite also being an ex fire safety inspector (for the record an non pet owner), found him hilarious, probably as I have worked with many officious Mr Lards in the past.

Don't forget the character was clearly and identifiably based on a fire safety inspector that used to terrorise the nightclubs in Peter Kay's old haunts. So much so that a fire safety officer complained and an out of court compensation settlement was reached that the 'real' Mr Lard paid into the fire service benevolent fund.

Let's hope Channel 4 can continue this high quality poke at our industry and any replies by the H&S fraternity is proportionate

(caution, some bad language in this hilarious clip)

You know what? I'm really really pleased that those of us in the fire safety industry can appreciate the fact that Keith Lard is a factual/fictitious character that poked fun at our profession, and enjoyed watching him on TV, without complaint.

I remember one particular scene where there was a curtain drawn across a fire exit and he was just about to draw back the curtain and I foresaw what was about to be exposed.

The door was secured shut by chains and padlock and even though it was exactly as I expected I couldn't help myself drawing breath - this because it looked so real and something I have seen myself in the past.

As for the Channel 4 offering last night, well I saw the first few minutes then - when I awoke it was finished. Does that tell you something ?

Couldn't be bothered to watch it, still cant. But them most attempts at humour on TV fail miserably. Can't see this being any different.

Merv, I suspect that you know that there will be the occasional 'yes' answer to that question. I've occasionally felt like the lad in the high viz watching all your good work fall apart because your colleague can't differentiate between hazard and risk and completely over reacts.

I watched it hoping to get a good laugh, and was very dissapointed! The only funny bit (IMHO) was the ladder safety demo.

.....watched it whilst having my breakfast this morning and found it about as much fun as trying to nail blancmange to a ceiling

I liked '2 ladder accidents? That's a spate'