Amongst some of the more peculiar and sometimes mundane scenes of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is the banter between Peter Rowsthorn and Fiona O’Loughlin’s alter egos “Brenda & Ron.”
Acting up as a jaded marital couple, the chemistry between the two has not gone unnoticed by viewers, prompting some to wonder if there is a sitcom in the making? Many comedy ideas have begun as sketches, short films and slimmer starts than this.
Rowsthorn, of course, is already much-loved as the frazzled hubby of Kim Craig in Kath & Kim, but the last instalment, Kath & Kimderella was five years ago. If there are no more episodes on the horizon, there is arguably room for another comedy (after all other cast are working on new projects).
This year TEN is conducting a Pilot Week and whilst it may not be enough time to develop, script and shoot a new narrative comedy, it’s exactly the right forum to test a new comedy with Brenda, Ron and their potential empty nest.
TV Tonight understands industry eyes are watching the blossoming relationship with some interest, as well as audience reaction.
Worth a go. They’re really entertaining on Celeb so would be interesting to see how they go with their own show.
They need their own panel show. There’s just not enough of them on Channel 10
So good to see Fiona doing well for herself. By her own admission, we nearly lost her a couple of years ago.
Both her and Pete have brilliant chemistry, would definitely watch.
The Fiona And Peter Variety Hour . Featuring stand ups , sketches (including Brenda And Rons Mishaps Adventures , that continue on weekly ) and behind the scenes of a life of a comedian.. including back stage at festivals and life of the stage ??
Definitely better than a sitcom! Especially if they uncover new talent/bring in some heavyweights every so often. Rebel Wilson as the daughter anybody?
A variety hour or something along those lines might suit Australia better (although last time that happened was really Ben Elton’s Live from Planet Earth and look how that turned out…)
Yes they can do a new talent stand up red faces from hey hey kinda thing . Sitcom would get stale quick , and even potential to re unite with Kim , a climpse into their future or start a whole new routine . Rebel would be awesome for special appearances ??
Roving Enterprises would get it right . Call me Rove I can see it all in my head ?
ITV would own the rights.
I think I’d watch anything with Fiona. So great to see she’s back after what sounds like a very hard time for her and her family.
I’d watch it. They’re awesome. Peter and Fiona are such natural comedians. A joy to watch during what is possibly the most bizarre season of Celebrity I’ve seen. ?