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| Through the Keyhole - Ian |
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| Filmed : Around 1987 |
| Alternative title: The Ego Has Landed |
| Directed by: A megalomaniac |
| Written by: The same megalomaniac |
| Camerawork: Michael Hardman |
| Artistes: Ian Taylor, Eric Davies, Michael Taylor |
| History: Nigel Peever had started a series of documentaries about members of the Dr Who group in Blackpool, based on the then popular (and still running!) series of the same name. Already in the bag was shows based on Colin Hilton and Paul Cooper. On each show, Ian was the compere. When asked if he would be the feature himself, he responded by saying, "Only if I can ask the questions myself" Nigel didn't take up the offer, so Ian being a total egotist at that time decided Adlib would do it. And they did! |
| Titles by: Nigel Peever |
| The best bit: Any that don't include Ian (by his own admission!) |
| Personal Glimpse: by Ian Taylor Ever had what you thought was a good idea, but then with hindsight.... This is such. Background; I was heavily into scrumpy at the time, and some decisions were not made with a sane mind. I was also very low on self-worth and self-esteem, which also contributed to this feature. Technically, I think its very good. There are some nifty edits and the doubling up is cleverly done. The idea is fairly original, too. What makes it an unbearable |
| piece of trash, is the obvioulsy set up questions, with the even more obvious adlibbing. It is an ego trip that for a number of years after I thought was very very good. Still had the inflated head, see? Today I view it......and wished I hadn't. Why didn't noone stop me?? Eric, call yourself a pal? I know, I wouldn't have listened. Did I ever? The fact is, it killed off the series, though rumour has it, that Hilton did one. No copies seem to be in existence today |
| The bottom line: For its time, the second only outing for a true Adlib piece, its very clever. But being clever, never meant, being entertaining. And this isn't. It serves to polish up the editing skills and direction of its makers, and thats all. Time has proved, that they weren't capable of much worse, but much, much, better. |
| Me |
| Me, again |
| Me, doubled! Twice the fun |
| Me bits, nearly |
| Me, being me dad |
| Not me |
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| Tribute: This page is dedicated to Hylton Collins, who knows more about "Me" than anyone else... |