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Mumsnet TV show starring Mumsnetters ready to view. Please tell us what you think...

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Carriemumsnet · 18/01/2010 16:12

You may remember at the end of 2009 we asked for volunteers to be filmed having the Mumsnet hair cut and take part in a Mumsnet TV makeover etc. Well the final cut of the first Mumsnet e-TV magazine show is now up and ready to view (and before we go any further there's definitely a starring role/Mumsnet book/our undying gratitude for anyone who can think up a snappier title for the show. Anything other than Mumsnet Magazine TV show would be an improvement).

Made for Mumsnetters and starring - who else - Mumsnetters, the current plan is that this will be a regular show bringing you all the MN staples - AIBU, beauty tips, MN makeovers, sleb interviews, some political stuff - the works.

This episode is a trial run to see what works (and what doesn't). We already have an idea of what doesn't work (mostly any time MNHQ get involved/appear ) but we think you'll agree that the Mumsnetters are great - absolutely star material.

You can find the show in the MNTV slot on the right hand side of the page on Chat, AIBU, Site Stuff, webchats, Telly addicts, competitions and active conversations. Please take a minute (or seven) to have a look and then tell us what you think of it. All suggestions and feedback welcome (but do be gentle with us...). Oh and don't forget a name for the show.

Thanks and enjoy,

MNHQ

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SqueezyIsStartinAResolution · 18/01/2010 20:15

I found it a bit cringy too, sorry . The beauty tip was good and the MNers were fab, all of them. The norks thing was a bit , it was as if MN had to include a MN 'word', chose norks and scripted it in. It didn't feel natural.

What draws me to MN and certain threads is controversy, cheekiness, outspoken opinions, sad stories, happy stories. I didn't really get much of that in the programme.

A QT style format would be really good. Also agree with MNers picking out clothes for each other.

I thought it was too 'living tv'....but it was a good attempt and well thought out. If the true spirit of MN can be captured, I'd definitely watch it.

NotAnOtter · 18/01/2010 20:10

i thought the 'norks' bit was a bit the MN in jokes wear a bit thin ....

i am not sure what the purpose of the pieces is - if it is for non Mumsnetters then things like that might be ok

Doobydoo · 18/01/2010 20:01

loved the fashion chap at the start saying 'norks'
Have come to the conclusion we are all a bunch of madzers

LowLevelWhingeing · 18/01/2010 19:56

John used to be on the original Judy and Richard didn't he? I liked him FWIW.

Disenchanted3 · 18/01/2010 19:46

SUPER CHEESY

I loved it

VinegarTits · 18/01/2010 19:27

The words 'norks' makes me cringe, i prefer 'tits', 'something to hide my tits please John' and who is John?

The MN haircut was a bit like - bish, bash bosh, not at all like i do it, she didnt brush her hair up properly, and it look at bit of a show if i'm honest

hotcrossbunny · 18/01/2010 19:26

I found it a bit cringey TBH. I think for me, I prefer to imagine what posters look like on MN. Seeing them in the flesh takes the magic away a bit IYSWIM? However, I did enjoy the Will Young interview, and agree everyone looks lovely and friendly

Chunkyrice · 18/01/2010 19:14

i think the production values brought down what could be a very successful project.

atm the show seems like a visual newsletter.

are there any ways you could make use of its interactive possibilities - could be a much more interesting experience - something that network tv is trying to encourage from the opposite direction.

what can mumsnet tv offer that any other show can't? you really need to highlight and embrace that - or it will get lost.

if it's just a bit of a laugh, all well and good, but you don't want to damage the reputation of your other ventures.

btw - i think all the mnetters and at towers are gorgeous - would def like to see more of them.

FredAboutAFred · 18/01/2010 19:09

oioi cyb

Cyb · 18/01/2010 19:07

I thought everyone was VERY photogenic. I would literally poop my pants if I was viewed on telly

JeMenFous · 18/01/2010 19:05

Many of the camera shots seemed to be aiming up Marslady's skirt instead of her face, odd

MollyRoger · 18/01/2010 19:02

snort at seaweed/swede

mamazon · 18/01/2010 19:01

haha Molly. I have had a very similar conversation with DS this evening. only he was convinced i was cooking seaweed. It took me at least 10 minutes before i worked out he meant Swede! and no i wasnt cooking it

MollyRoger · 18/01/2010 18:58

if we have a cookery bit, it needs to show how to make a delicious and quick meal while on the phone, having a glass of wine and having a pointless conversation about black holes with an over-enthusiastic and earnest boy interspersed with ''no, dear no there are no onions in this. No you can't have cake, because I'm cooking dinner and it will be ready soon. no. No onions. Yes. i know you don't like onions sweetpea. That's why THERE ARE NO ONIONS IN IT!...''

RoyaltyIsMyOnlyDelusion · 18/01/2010 18:56

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mamazon · 18/01/2010 18:55

and singing! dont forget the singing.

now that really would have been entertaining
(with the sound down)

RoyaltyIsMyOnlyDelusion · 18/01/2010 18:52

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mamazon · 18/01/2010 18:48

we are clearly a lot more boring than we think Royalty.

i think we're pretty darn hilarious. maybe we are justt too funny for MNTV and they are saving it for something else.

....Outtake TV or something knowing my luck

Cyb · 18/01/2010 18:48

I would have liked to see you two getting progressively more bladdered on cheap plonk THEN trying to hot curl your lashes

cutekids · 18/01/2010 18:48

How about "Mums'E'tv"(as in mumsie tv?)
If that's really bad, i apologise now lol!

RoyaltyIsMyOnlyDelusion · 18/01/2010 18:46

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mamazon · 18/01/2010 18:46

so what do MNHQ think about the feedback is it something that will go ahead in the future? will you re think it and try again? or will you cut your losses and shelve it?

Cyb · 18/01/2010 18:46

I wanted the haircut lady to chop into her ends a bit more rather than lopping it of in a big thick line.

When she finished I could see a big clonky bit that made me twitch

bibbitybobbityhat · 18/01/2010 18:45

What really would work = Mumsnetters demonstrating their best quick suppers (you know the ones, you don't need a recipe to cook them cos they're old favourites but are quite presentable and healthy). We all pretend we're Delia/Nigella/Nigel when we're cooking sometimes, surely. I could do my chickpea chorizo and spinach stew .

ahundredtimes · 18/01/2010 18:43

We do need to know what it's for, because then we can give helpful views. I think.