Always Quote by Bob Mortimer
“Our new programmes have always just been different vehicles for the same sort of comedy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2015
The speaker suggests that new comedy shows are merely different formats delivering the same underlying humor.
In simple terms: Comedy changes form but keeps the same core jokes.
Key Takeaway
Expect familiar humor in new packaging.
Themes
comedy
media
entertainment
creativity
Mood
humorous
critical
insightful
Type
analysis
commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- TV sitcoms
- online sketches
- stand‑up specials
- radio panels
Key Concepts
genre theory
audience expectation
creative recycling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators keep humor fresh while using familiar structures?
- What new “vehicles” could revitalize comedy?
A Different Perspective
Repeating the same jokes may lead to audience fatigue.
