No Signal! (TV series)
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No Signal! was a British comedy sketch-show that aired on a weekly basis from 5 February to 9 April 2009 on FX. The show's humor was based almost entirely on satire of television, including channels, adverts and programming. Though general reaction was mixed, the show was considered successful.
TV system with similar graphics and numerous channels, which are flicked through until the show ends, meanwhile showing the various spoofs of commercials, documentaries, etc. An odd take on pre-show disclaimers air before each episode, which suggests that at least another series of No Signal! will be produced.
The set up is considered strikingly similar to The Kevin Bishop Show
, which began the previous year.
Channel 101 (the position of BBC One in reality), generally runs parodies of the said channel's shows, e.g. Antiques Roadshow
.
Channel 167 regularly shows Cop Swap
, featuring a pair of paranoid American police officers, one of whom has a very course mouth. In the last sketch they kill the show's cameraman, accusing him of perversion due to the constant filming of their daily patrols.
Usually running America's Next Serial Killer (a parody of America's Next Top Model
).
Shows on this channel have bizarre and often unsettling plots, such as a man trying to live an active lifestyle, despite only being reduced to little more than his head.
333 runs various formats of TV for people with hearing difficulties
, e.g. Deaf Rap or Deaf Porn. The No Signal DVD also includes a deaf version of Gallows
' In the Belly of a Shark
as a deleted scene, which was meant to be included in episode 4 but was left out.
Easy Chef is the only show on 372 shown to the audience. It features a traditional TV chef (possibly a parody of Jamie Oliver
) or Delia Smith
, who cooks mostly kiddy favorites like Baked Beans
on Toast
or TV Dinner
s, though he presents it in a way that would try to suggest otherwise. He claims to be friends with Gary Rhodes
and Gordon Ramsay
.
Channel 650 is seen running a spoof of the Hit young children's show The Tweenies called The Chavvy Wavvys
, about an asbo-riddled & dysfunctional family comprising Chavvy Daddy, Chavvy Mummy, Chavvy Son and Chavvy Daughter. Most of the episodes revolve around Chavvy Daddie's antics which include (among other things) robbing himself to claim on his Home Insurance
.
, Bird's Eye and JML Direct TV
.
Overview
No Signal! is set up like a regular SkyBritish Sky Broadcasting
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc is a satellite broadcasting, broadband and telephony services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with operations in the United Kingdom and the Ireland....
TV system with similar graphics and numerous channels, which are flicked through until the show ends, meanwhile showing the various spoofs of commercials, documentaries, etc. An odd take on pre-show disclaimers air before each episode, which suggests that at least another series of No Signal! will be produced.
The set up is considered strikingly similar to The Kevin Bishop Show
The Kevin Bishop Show
The Kevin Bishop Show is a sketch comedy written by and starring English comedian Kevin Bishop, part of the Star Stories team. The show was commissioned by Channel 4 for a six part series starting 25 July 2008 at 10pm...
, which began the previous year.
101 The Main Channel
Parody of: BBC OneBBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
Channel 101 (the position of BBC One in reality), generally runs parodies of the said channel's shows, e.g. Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979...
.
167 Bloke TV
Parody of: Men & MotorsChannel 167 regularly shows Cop Swap
Wife Swap
Wife Swap is a reality television program, originally produced by UK independent television production company RDF Media and created by Stephen Lambert. It was first broadcast in 2003 on the UK's Channel 4. Since 2004, a US version has also been broadcast on the ABC network...
, featuring a pair of paranoid American police officers, one of whom has a very course mouth. In the last sketch they kill the show's cameraman, accusing him of perversion due to the constant filming of their daily patrols.
191 American Nonsense
Parody of: BETUsually running America's Next Serial Killer (a parody of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
).
220 The Documentary Channel
Parody of: Sky Real LivesShows on this channel have bizarre and often unsettling plots, such as a man trying to live an active lifestyle, despite only being reduced to little more than his head.
333 The Deaf Channel
Parody of: The Deaf Channel333 runs various formats of TV for people with hearing difficulties
Hearing impairment
-Definition:Deafness is the inability for the ear to interpret certain or all frequencies of sound.-Environmental Situations:Deafness can be caused by environmental situations such as noise, trauma, or other ear defections...
, e.g. Deaf Rap or Deaf Porn. The No Signal DVD also includes a deaf version of Gallows
Gallows (band)
Gallows are a hardcore punk band from Watford, England. The band was formed in 2005 after the disbandment of founding member Laurent Barnard's previous band, My Dad Joe. Gallows' debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records, and they were subsequently...
' In the Belly of a Shark
In the Belly of a Shark
"In the Belly of a Shark" is a song by hardcore punk band Gallows. The song is released as the second single from their debut album Orchestra of Wolves. It was released on two separate coloured 7"s, and on CD format as well...
as a deleted scene, which was meant to be included in episode 4 but was left out.
372 Lard Arse
Parody of: UnknownEasy Chef is the only show on 372 shown to the audience. It features a traditional TV chef (possibly a parody of Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver
James "Jamie" Trevor Oliver, MBE , sometimes known as The Naked Chef, is an English chef, restaurateur and media personality, known for his food-focused television shows, cookbooks and more recently his campaign against the use of processed foods in national schools...
) or Delia Smith
Delia Smith
Delia Smith CBE is an English cook and television presenter, known for teaching basic cookery skills. She is the UK's best-selling cookery author, with more than 21 million copies sold....
, who cooks mostly kiddy favorites like Baked Beans
Baked beans
Baked beans is a dish containing beans, sometimes baked but, despite the name, usually stewed, in a sauce. Most commercial canned baked beans are made from haricot beans, also known as navy beans – a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris – in a sauce. In Ireland and the United Kingdom, a tomato...
on Toast
Toast
Toast is bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat. This browning reaction is known as the Maillard reaction. Toasting warms the bread and makes it firmer, so it holds toppings more securely...
or TV Dinner
TV dinner
A TV dinner is a prepackaged frozen or chilled meal that usually comes as an individual portion...
s, though he presents it in a way that would try to suggest otherwise. He claims to be friends with Gary Rhodes
Gary Rhodes
Gary Rhodes OBE is an English restaurateur, cookery writer, and chef, known for his love of British cuisine and distinctive spiked hair style ....
and Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish chef, television personality and restaurateur. He has been awarded 13 Michelin stars....
.
650 Child-Minder TV
Parody of: CBeebiesCBeebies
CBeebies is the brand used by the BBC for programming aimed at children 6 years and under. It is used as a themed strand in the UK on terrestrial television, as a separate free-to-air domestic British channel and used for international varients supported by advertising, subscription or both...
Channel 650 is seen running a spoof of the Hit young children's show The Tweenies called The Chavvy Wavvys
Chav
A chav is a term that is used in the United Kingdom to describe a stereotype of teenagers and young adults from an underclass background.-Etymology:...
, about an asbo-riddled & dysfunctional family comprising Chavvy Daddy, Chavvy Mummy, Chavvy Son and Chavvy Daughter. Most of the episodes revolve around Chavvy Daddie's antics which include (among other things) robbing himself to claim on his Home Insurance
Home insurance
Home insurance, also commonly called hazard insurance or homeowner's insurance , is the type of property insurance that covers private homes...
.
Adverts
In addition to the TV Programmes, some of the flicks through the channel network show parodies of TV Commercials such as dfsDfs (retailer)
DFS, formerly Doncaster Furnishing Stores, is a national furniture retailer in the United Kingdom which specialises in sofas and soft furnishings. It serves the lower end of the furniture market and offers credit terms on its goods.- History :...
, Bird's Eye and JML Direct TV
JML Direct TV
JML Direct TV is a generic name for a series of British shopping channels broadcasting on the Sky, Freesat and Freeview platforms, owned by JML Direct Limited.JML Direct TV originally launched on Sky channel 664, on 1 October 2002 as JML Direct...
.