"Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme" has won my award for the worst TV game show in the history of British TV - which I have been watching since the 1950's. Moronic rubbish from start to finish, which for some reason includes some non-entity so-called celebrities, who don't seem to have a clue what is going on & neither does anyone else. A completely uncharismatic host in Len "I haven't got a clue what I'm doing or why I am here" Goodman, who tries to paper over the cracks (& there are lots of them) by some out-of-place dancing! This seems to happen every 2 minutes or so. How on earth did the BBC think that this show was a good idea is beyond me. If I had been allowed I would have given zero out of ten or even minus points! Dear BBC, please cancel this show immediately.
7 Reviews
Q. Is this the worst TV game show in history ? A. Yes !
stevestenson27 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Dreadful - Impossible to watch
franknieu12 November 2017
Crass is too kind for this puerile rubbish. Sorry to say that Len should stick to what he knows. How do you go from being by far the best judge on Strictly to become to host of a show that is frankly the worst programme on TV? It's embarrassing to watch and strange that this should be shown at prime time.
The TV equivalent of root canal
ksurv2 December 2017
No need for a spoiler alert as there is nothing here to spoil, you will get more laughs at an abattoir.
This programme is so bad it defies comprehension and should be renamed "Shame on you BBC".
The only redeeming feature is that it could save us all money if the NHS used this instead of anaesthetic.
This programme is so bad it defies comprehension and should be renamed "Shame on you BBC".
The only redeeming feature is that it could save us all money if the NHS used this instead of anaesthetic.
Partners in Grime (aka Trash)
spencergary18 November 2017
Got to be one of the worst game shows I have ever witnessed, it's like a kids rhyming game and not a good one at that; it's got the cringe factor. Why would anyone agree to host such a ridiculous load of rubbish. Why Len Goodman ever agreed to be host of this limp excuse of a program god only knows, oh yes maybe a fat payday was at the forefront of his mind regardless of the quality of the series.
A new low for the BBC
Dukesquay10 August 2019
The BBC broadcasts some of the best shows on TV, unfortunately this is not one of them. The concept of celebrities making up rhymes based on animated pictures is more suitable for the playground than primetime Saturday evening tv. Len Goodman is a terrible host with an unconvincing brand of cheerfulness that quickly becomes irritating. The guests seem embarrassed by the whole thing. Watch this show - no, no, no.
the show matches his personality
mikemollart13 December 2017
Not a ten for Len
studioAT27 August 2017
While it is lovely to see Len Goodman back on the telly after him stepping down as the head judge on 'Strictly' it's a shame that the BBC in their wisdom couldn't find a better vehicle for his many talents.
There's nothing wrong with this show, it's just never likely to be a big hit in the same league as 'Pointless' or 'The Chases'.
It's a shame it's been buried in the seemingly graveyard early Saturday night slot too.
There's nothing wrong with this show, it's just never likely to be a big hit in the same league as 'Pointless' or 'The Chases'.
It's a shame it's been buried in the seemingly graveyard early Saturday night slot too.
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