A Trial to Watch Goes Wrong Along

It's the final watchalong for Series 1 with Bryony Corrigan, Dave Hearn, Charlie Russell and Jonathan Sayer viewing A Trial to Watch.
The group share behind-the-scenes gossip, their favourite moments and talk corpsing.
Music: Ben Sound
Watch the full series:
BBC IPlayer: bit.ly/WatchGWS
Buy the DVD: bit.ly/BuyGWS
In The Goes Wrong Show, the well-meaning amateurs of the Cornley Dramatic Society perform a half-hour play on BBC1 : a horror story, a wartime drama, a legal thriller, a period romance, a deep south melodrama and a Christmas fable. And every week, the performance goes terribly, terribly wrong. Sets collapse, special effects fail, actors dry - life, limb and the studio audience are threatened. But the show must go on… From the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
The Mischief team are one of the UK's leading improvised theatre companies. The group is formed of students and graduates from The London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). The company of young, dynamic and highly skilled improvisers been training in performance improvisation since 2007 and the company was formed in 2008. Since then the group has performed across the UK, created new long-form and short-form show formats, received five star reviews, won awards and performed to thousands of people.

[@hannahxx17]

'It's only the second time I've played a person rather than an object or an animal' is by far one of the most iconic things anyone has ever said 😂😂😂

[@sbflying]

He must've been happy honestly. Man's played a fax machine before.

[@hotelmario510]

I love that Jonathan Sayer is the complete opposite of Dennis, man's a genius

[@davidnissim589]

I feel like Henry Shields and Henry Lewis are also the complete opposites of Chris and Robert.

[@MH-ms1dg]

Max vs Dave too

[@wesleybain3657]

The "all rise" joke was so good because if you've ever watched courtroom dramas, you KNOW it's coming. But the build to get to it while they sat down was timed just right to make the timing of the punchline perfect. Knowing it was coming made it funnier for the anticipation. I loved that moment.

[@jujukats8]

I remember watching Peter Pan Goes Wrong and A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Knowing that those two are a couple in real life makes the scenes all the sweeter.

[@ellenkingsley]

I believe they got together while doing Peter Pan Goes Wrong

[@zSpirall]

I kinda wish they kept that unrequited love in this show... I was so adorably sweet...

[@ellenkingsley]

@@zSpirall I believe they decided not to continue it because of Charlie and Dave's real life romance Plus their Cornley characters got together anyway

[@zSpirall]

@@ellenkingsley yeah... but in the pilot (not the pilot) they looked like they were going to do that with different characters... it would have been interesting...

[@ellenkingsley]

@@zSpirall I thought they would do it to Bryony and Henry Shields

[@kirstiepalmer9070]

My favourite line has to be “I’m sick of getting off with guilty men!” That one had me snorting out loud!

[@aoifefaithmaplesden7559]

NGL, I’d love a Cornley sitcom. Like, a behind the scenes at Cornley sort of thing. Because, they have such great characters PLAYING the characters, and I’d love to see more of it, if that makes sense.

[@mrcritical6751]

Seeing Chris’s creative process would be hilarious. We got a glimpse of what they’re all like behind the scenes in Peter Pan Goes Wrong so getting a more in depth show about them trying to prepare for every weekly play would be hilarious

[@aoifefaithmaplesden7559]

@@mrcritical6751 Exactly! It’d be wonderful.

[@expandinginwards]

That would be so cool!

[@liv.H5174]

You could make it like the muppets with cuts in between stage scenes. Or even like the Office where the characters can constantly talk to the camera

[@TheMusicalElitist]

NGL saying NGL is annoying.

[@alisonfarmer7955]

Is it me or everyone really happy, that the Crocodile got Wendy from Peter Pan goes wrong! ❤

[@soundgal_sine_qua_non]

The Max-Sandra story been one of my favorite Mischief Theatre character sub-plots throughout all their works, so finding out they're actually dating made my day!

[@ellenkingsley]

@@soundgal_sine_qua_non my theory is that they got together while doing Peter Pan Goes Wrong

[@vickylewis8558]

Snap-Snap...Snap!

[@alicereed7421]

Yeah they got together during that and then they got engaged during Christmas carol goes wrong

[@englishatheart]

I said the same on their Facebook. I think it's so cute! ^_^

[@user-jl8yn7og7b]

A Trial To Watch is genuinely one of the funniest half hours of sitcom I've ever seen on the BBC. I can rewatch it endlessly and still laugh.

[@mitchweiner]

I agree. My favorite episode of the season

[@JumbleJammyJokes]

“Oh this is cobblers!!” is my favourite outburst. I laugh every time

[@marycanary86]

you cant convince me that "make it all fit with the smallest possible door we can fit henry through" wasnt the design statement for the court room set XD

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Here’s me, as a medic, sat scratching my head over the ‘lacerations to the first and fourth ventricles’. Then I remembered it was a comedy.

[@admthrawnuru]

Honestly I love the line "this is cobbler" in contrast to being serious. The idea that he'd not only lose his cool but also say nonsense instead of an explitive makes it sillier imo. Censorship sucks, but you guys made the best of it.

[@hotelmario510]

Small correction: "cobblers" isn't nonsense. It's Cockney rhyming slang - "cobblers' awls" = "balls". It's less rude than saying "bollocks" but still considered to be a mild swear word by some.

[@ishoottheyscore8970]

I would have liked to have heard from Nancy and Bryony about the treadmill falls they had to take in this episode, Nancy's in particular was an amazing stunt!

[@norbitonflyer5625]

I think I read that Nancy (but not Briony) had a stuntwoman for that.

[@daisybates7054]

I'm loving the "Cat" poster behind Jonathan!

[@ChrisCapulet]

Charlie and Dave are such a cute couple

[@robertplattner1636]

Are they just bf and gf or are they married?

[@ChrisCapulet]

@@robertplattner1636 I don't think they're married yet? As far as I know they're a co-habiting couple

[@ChrisCapulet]

@@Ghostbustersfan01 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheLoyalTheorist]

I hope there's a season 3, this and series 2 were amazing

[@ladonke8044]

The fact the BBC is a British tv company yet didn’t allow such historical British words such as knob and bollocks should be classed as treason can’t imagine how annoying that is

[@krashd]

To be fair fuck is also British and historical, as is cunt. You'd have to draw a line somewhere 🤣 Thankfully you can say or do just about anything on British TV after the watershed (9pm) but a lot of youngsters who love the show would not be able to watch it.

[@johnnhoj6749]

I'm sure it was just because they were broadcast before 9pm.

[@RemyJackson]

"Oh, this is cobblers" has become a phrase my wife and I will utter at least once a day in place of "This is BS" because we heard it on this episode and thought it was funny. Knowing how it came to he makes it even funnier.

[@notme222]

Great series. I know it's more of an undertaking, but I'd love an "Along With" video for the Peter Pan and A Christmas Carol specials.

[@aliceh1664]

notme222 me too!

[@elijames8618]

notme222 Yes!

[@hollydouglas1140]

same!:)

[@AntiWokeOne]

They have both...search for them

[@emiliadum-dum5131]

They have done it with Peter Pan, so i think they might have done it with A Christmas Carol too, but idk.

[@loriarndt6253]

I got to meet Charlie and Dave in Bryant Park, NY. They were so delightful and asked if I'd like a photo with them.

[@tribalchum1]

I’m not sure what I’m gonna do next week without one of these. They’ve been great.

[@chloeshiers]

Ikr. I’m really want more especially during this time 😥

[@celeste2545]

5:59 I’ve never noticed that leap before! Very elegant lol

[@solrachernandez3389]

You gotta love Tootles reaction when the livingroom scene begins she's like omg how have these guys not messed up by now lol that's what I got out of it anyways

[@hotelmario510]

I like how everyone knows Ellie Morris as "Tootles" now

[@Karasaph]

This series needs a directors cut. I hope the second series gets aired soon.

[@marycanary86]

the DIE-rek-tors cut

[@Kris_Toffer]

I feel like Jonathan has one thing in every episode that's his favourite something in the whole series.

[@GoldenLegionHoney]

its like how Guy Fieri has a top 89 lol... this is prolly my top 56 onion ring..

[@JosephCWest]

The mixed sets, especially the Gym/ Lab, is perfect and will always be hilarious

[@ellenkingsley]

Nice to see Angel Charlie and Dave's cat again I love it how Jonathan,Bryony and Henry Lewis end up saying the wrong lines after Jonathan yells "Erection"

[@mjfi9jc3]

I just found this. I was there for the filming of this episode. I haven't laughed as much as I laughed at the tiny courtroom since. Properly nearly wet myself! Well done guys. Can't wait for series 2 and hopefully I'll get to watch another episode recording!

[@TheJmwalton]

I was there for that episode as well the big lot of laughter thay high pitched is from myself

[@Blayze]

I hope you guys release the uncut versions at some point, especially now they're available online where there's no need to cut for time.

[@PixieUnicorn17]

This is my favourite episode... so funny to see the actors try so hard to continue while everything is sorta of right but so so wrong 😂

[@adirong]

Jonathan Sayer has had so many favourite lines and favourite shows throughout the series he is almost like a...uh...a Julie Andrews Song! Yeahthat'snotbad!

[@Appellation]

The glasses look like pince-nez, pronounced 'pahnce-nay' (more or less). I absolutely love the concept of the Goes Wrong series, and the incredible chemistry and skill of the cast really sells it and drives the comedy home. The whole thing could so easily have been taken in a very uncomfortable second-hand embarrassment type of direction, and I'm glad it wasn't.

[@roweproductions9424]

I love how some really great gags for the show, come about by accident. They are just so funny! And in my favourite episode!

[@spelunker101]

When I found out that Dave had played a Stormtrooper in Star Wars...I like to imagine that its actually Max and he tries to sell Doctor Frog to JJ ABrams.

[@starborn2761]

That sounds like an absolutely ribbetting image

[@gelchert]

@@starborn2761”Did you write this? This is DROSS!”

[@jish55]

I really do hope we get the reaction to Peter Pan Goes Wrong and A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.

[@craig1538]

😆👍Agree and let's hope they're both released on DVD sometime as well.

[@jenna443]

Jonathan when the slightest hint of comedy occurs: My FaVOurIte bIt of THE sErIes

[@jackdubz4247]

"I suggested sex life..." Thank you, Charlie.

[@14rs2]

9:38 David: most of my stuff got cut probably because it wasn’t great I love how Charlie is literally a split second away from saying it was great . You guys are such a great couple 🥰

[@50sRockChick]

It was Dave who said that. Jonathon plays Dennis.

[@summerskull9379]

I'm so happy, as an American, that I can finally watch these full episodes! You guys literally make me laugh out loud 😆

[@zSpirall]

This is one of my top favorite episodes... it's just so funny with the sets and the missed up words... lol...

[@johners51]

Thank you thank you thank you for doing the ‘Goes wrongalong’. Don’t suppose you could do one for “The Play that goes Wrong” for next Saturday. Please, pretty please, pretty please with knobs on. No? Oh bollocks!

[@maxximumb]

When do we get to see the pieces that were cut, and the inevitable bloopers? The Goes Wrong Went Wrong Show if you will.

[@keithscott4013]

Yes I want them

[@8teillumin]

“This is most irregularrrrrr “ 😂😂😂

[@billyfuckenbob]

every time Jonathan says that something is his favourite in the entre series take a shot

[@georgewaterman1925]

This being the last one makes lockdown a whole lot harder! Could it be possible to see a podcast/ hangout with you all?

[@luke_s221]

You can listen to their Mischief Makers podcast on Spotify etc! Every week they have a different member of the cast on just to have a chat!

[@georgewaterman1925]

@@luke_s221 I'll take a look. Thanks.

[@victoza9232]

I watched "A Trial To Watch" for the first time a few nights ago. It was brilliant. I hadn't laughed so hard in a long time. I also loved the "90 Degrees" episode. I look forward to seeing them all. Btw, the specs are called pince-nez. Do I get a thumbs up?

[@michaellasfetto5810]

There needs to be several more series of this show, because I need to fly out to the UK and watch a filming of an episode. This just officially became a item on my bucket list.

[@joannegray5138]

Without a doubt, the funniest thing on telly this millennium. I honestly hurt from laughing so hard when I watched this series.I bought the books of the scripts of the stage shows after enjoying the BBC series so much. Kudos to the cast and crew for their hard work. Ps - any chance of a DVD release of Peter Pan Goes Wrong and all the other stage productions? My imagination and reading the scripts only go so far in entertaining me xx

[@Daniel-uj1nu]

I’d love to see uncut versions of all these episodes 😂

[@chelnahtheegghead]

I hope we can see some of the extra footage some day!

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Superb writing and acting from a truly great team. Charlie is without doubt an astonishingly beautiful woman (and a great actress🤣)

[@lyndaford820]

Absolutely love this series. Hope we can have some new ones soon

[@kahlanwilliams267]

The glasses things are Pince nes pronounced "Pans nay" Mentioned a lot in P G Wodehouse

[@thomaspalazzolo5902]

Even better is that David Souchet was in Peter Pan goes Wrong, and as Poirot he routinely wears Pince Nes. And it translates as "nose pincher".

[@AimeeColeman]

I think it's actually Pince-nez :)

[@kahlanwilliams267]

@@AimeeColeman Apologies, thats dyslexia for you 😀 the pronunciation is pretty right though.

[@grumpletybooeg3338]

I too know it from Wodehouse! Fancy that

[@kblackwell]

These are so brilliant, it’s been so lovely having mischief videos during lockdown! I can’t wait to see more mischief content when this is all over

[@willmorton8006]

Literally just noticed that Sandra mentions a 'fourth ventricle'.

[@sarahlucypenny]

These have brought me SO much joy! Thank you!! Xxx

[@charliehamilton8107]

My absolute favourite of the series! I'll be sad with no more of these videos to look forward to.

[@gavwilloughby4798]

Bloody hilarious as always!

[@TemporalEnd]

This was my favourite episode and the one that I laughed the most at! Can't wait for series 2!

[@shaunig6716]

Any chance of getting a deleted scenes feature? Pleeeease! *Puppy eyes*

[@Spinnaker10]

Glad you got a “nob” joke in Summer Once Again!

[@Helgacabbage]

This was my favourite Goes Wrong from series 1. Absolutely brilliant.

[@jlizamavera]

Thanks for share it! I really enjoy it. I hope I ll be in London soon again. Greetings from Chile. 🇨🇱

[@jakob_beecham]

Please release an extended edition of the series!!!

[@davidkeene9581]

Love you guys so much. You've brought more laughter to me and my kids than anything else during the pandemic. Thanks!

[@MrKaywyn]

Thanks for making these wonderful shows.

[@s_vlog1013]

Lol 😂 leader of prostitution (prosecution) line gets me all the time 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@patricklangan3189]

Marvelous. You have to be really good to be that bad . So clever and funny. Always brings me to tears.

[@jonathan12349111]

My favourite episode I think, so clever!

[@theangrymob8231]

We finally learned the cat's name!

[@JavertRA]

Been keeping me entertained- need something more now - do the Christmas specials! Also the love the Playbills in the frame behind Jonathan Sayer's head

[@Iowaracefan]

I'm still waiting for CAT to be released.

[@fullwoodTOM]

Thanks for this, bringing a smile at this time. Please can you do this with the Christmas Shows, Peter Pan and Christmas Carol? Loved both of them. :)

[@marycanary86]

its been a long long time since ive sobbed as hard as i did at the scene in the judges quarters

[@phousefilms]

Lmao, this one was brilliant, with the mix and match sets and the actors just going with it(eating a weight or a prop heart instead of an apple, lmao!)

[@nathanmassam9102]

Can't wait for season 2 right now. Then more goes wrong alongs as well

[@arkadye]

I giggled very childishly at "I suggested 'sex-life' ... but they put it in and I was very happy".

[@Mithre]

I didn't realize you all were doing this; nor did I realize you all had a show! I was lucky enough to see The Play that Goes Wrong in London back in September; the show that had the original cast attend as part of some press thing, and I loved it. Hopefully when the lockdown is all over you all will tour in the US again.

[@lesleywilbourne7823]

I would love to be in the room when these guys are brainstorming . They are so brilliantly clever and even funnier than that. Brilliant ❤❤

[@karlhoward2737]

Simply the funniest shows ever…..coming over to London next year, wife’s special birthday, so we are going to see the stage show……cannot wait….clever, very funny and original comedy …thanks guys

[@hasnainqaiyumi185]

Please make more of this!!

[@matildageek8269]

Bryony and Pete killed me off😂😂

[@SimoraCheeks1]

Pince-nez! Late but I couldn't resist. I so hope this comes back to the US east coast!

[@luctownend2514]

Seeing the Play That Goes Wrong tomorrow in London and I'm SO excited

[@bessdawson9185]

I absolutely love the goes wrong show

[@christineriseley1816]

HOPE THEY DO MORE GOES WRONG SHOWS... THOSE GUYS AND GALS HAVE ME IN FITS OF HYSTERICS...MUCH MUCH MORE PLEASE....

[@arwenae]

Spoilers Season 2 . . . . . . Mischief 2020: "Let us say (k)nob!" Mischief 2021: *hang a massive banner above the set that just says "NOB"*

[@browncoatkevin]

The miniature pince-nez glasses were another great comedic touch.

[@Str-wz8ns]

Kudos

[@maestroclassico5801]

I think Max and Nancy tried to sneak in a fist bump in every episode

[@krashd]

They did. "Spudding" as they call it.

[@maestroclassico5801]

@@krashd I love those guys!

[@MissPickles1980]

I have to be honest the bark at 15:18 (I'm assuming from Mabel, Jonathan Sayer's adorable little dog) makes me jump every single time! And it's never acknowledged! But Angel makes an appearance in each episode of Goes Wrong Along. I've loved seeing the Mischief pets.

[@yippee8570]

7:09 I love that cheeky smile he does to camera

[@krashd]

I'm sure the character of Max was inspired by Norman Wisdom, many of his films were filmed in front of an audience and he had a tendency to break character and play up to the audience any time they laughed or made a noise.

[@bethh.6455]

I finally got to watch this with my Mom the other night. I had to pause it several times because I was laughing so hard that I stopped breathing and my Mom peed herself. It was so funny.

[@bellefloop5363]

Bryony and Pete haha! This is GREAT!

[@stevelucky7579]

Personally I liked the Cobblers line better than bollocks.

[@rontanser9369]

There’s not many great comedy shows on television now but I think your shows are the funniest I’ve seen in years

[@cdhlj]

I laughed the hardest in a very long time on episode 3 of The Goes Wrong Show it was hysterical great job guys can’t wait to see more -is there more seasons ? I’m in USA I’m glad I’m able to see it!

[@thecrazysaint]

This is my all time favorite show

[@r.leighmorgan]

This episode is so funny that I always have to stop to catch my breath. I had heard the phrase "so funny it hurts" this was the first time I felt it. Love this show so much!!

[@jimpeter3453]

I like these things! Regards from Baltimore.

[@siriushauserVT]

Bit late, but those are pince-nez glasses. Didn't scroll through the comments, promise! Also, first-time watcher of this show from the States, and as a theater veteran, you all are absolute legends! Thank you for making such a fantastic comedy! :)

[@melissalayton213]

My favourite episode yes!!

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

I adore the girls participating in physical comedy; and boy, do the girls take a beating. :)