...I mean, Nick Frost is hilarious. He stole the show in Spaced and Shaun Of The Dead, and otherwise run-of-the-mill shows like Man Stroke Woman are lifted out of the mire of mediocrity by his mere presence. So why isn't he funny in Hyperdrive? Why aren't ANY of them funny? Kevin Eldon, for God's sake! The Actor Kevin Eldon, the false Rod Hull, Simon Quintlack - Master Of Hobbies for those of us old enough to remember Fist Of Fun. Why isn't he funny in Hyperdrive? What the hell is going on? Massive waste of time. But as with most awful shows these days, the BBC will commission two full series before they get the message. I'm pleased to hear someone has had the courage of their convictions and pulled the plug on the third series. If only they'd do the same with Torchwood.

While I've only been able to capture 3 episodes of this show on BBCA I am disappointed there haven't been any re-runs or re-airings of other episodes. This show is great. I have seen all the Red Dwarf episodes and like RD a ton, and this is along those same lines. Space, weird aliens, not too serious, and quite funny. One Episode had these aliens with faces covered in mucus trying to broker a trade deal with the hyperdrive crew, and one of their customs is to lick your face and hands, a ritual if you will. The level of mucus smeared rubbing got worse and worse. It was hilarious. I am looking forward to hopefully season 2 playing here in the states.

There has come into existence, born from generations that have gone before, a new genre (well, almost) of British Comedy.More stupid than Monty Python. More camp than Lost in Space. Greater than the legend of Doctor Who. Dare I let let the words past my lips; funnier than Fawlty Towers. Born of, and carrying the genes of, The Office, a new legend forges a path across the known universe. Gone are the pioneering days of Saturday morning cinema with Jet Morgan and the Invaders from Mars. This new generation exceeds, yet contains, the very essence of British Comedy and takes it to new heights; mostly measured in light years. Its stage sets far exceeding any BBC production budget yet strangely similar and lacking that Star Wars polish and sophistication. Only one other, who's name cannot be spoken in full, is on a higher plane. Only one other has depth equal to the ancient philosophers. The HHGTTG, blessed be the Vogons, is as God is to Jesus and Jesus is HYPERDRIVE

the BBC has the unique method of funding by taxation, which is great when they make great television, Life on Mar, Life on Earth, Dr Who and even Red Dwarf but to spend money on something so unfunny is a waste.Sure its not always a good idea to compare like for similar but what made most of the Red Dwarf series great t.v. was narrative, plot development and characterisation, the laughs only come when the proper work of narrative has been done. Despite good actors, reasonable special effects and a reasonable budget it simply fails because the basics are overlooked. it is simply a sketch show with no structure. I watch it for the instruction it gives in getting it right. Is BBC Manchester just full of yes men/women who have no desire to create and think Hyperdrive is worth the money spent on it?