Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: MediaCorp Channel 5
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
The Noose
Overview
The Noose is a parody of local news programmes such as News 5 Tonight, with fictional news reports and a presentation mimicking that of the real news. For example, every episode of News 5 Tonight begins with a CGI clock indicating the time, while every episode of the first two seasons of The Noose would spoof it by displaying the time using something more mundane, such as a plastic clock hanging on a wall. At the beginning of every episode, there is a candid disclaimer telling the viewer that the stories are not true. Each episode stars Michelle Chong, Chua En Lai, Alaric Tay and Suhaimi Yusof, with various actors and actresses as newscasters and interviewees, often with parodic mannerisms and names.
This production, originally released in 2007, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 9 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in Singapore.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Chua Enlai
Jacques Ooi
Alaric Tay
Andre Chichak
Judee Tan
Kim Bong Cha
Suhaimi Yusof
Jojo Joget
Seasons
Season 1
9 Episodes • Aired 2007-11-04
A weekly round up of all the headlines and stories you will not see anywhere else. We report, you believe, not our fault. Our stable of correspondents brings you in-depth reports about issues, idiosyncrasies, incumbents and insurgents, whatever all that means. The Noose…proudly brought to you by us.- The Noose Team. It is NOT the news. Irreverent, hilarious and totally outrageous, The Noose is a brand-new comedy variety programme which spoofs television news. Starring talented comedians Gurmit Singh and Michelle Chong as newscasters Roy Terse and Adrianna Wow, The Noose features news parodies which incorporates real news footage. In a format which follows the nightly newscast format, the straitlaced Roy and the bimbotic Adrianna are joined by an equally dubious team of "roving reporters" played by Chua Enlai and Alaric Tay.
Season 2
5 Episodes • Aired 2008-09-09
The Noose returns for a 2nd season. This non-award winning spoof of a local newscast will again attempt to tackle local issues in a manner that no other credible local television news outfit can; completely inaccurate and factually devoid.
Season 3: The Noose 3D
10 Episodes • Aired 2010-06-01
The Noose returns to Channel 5 with the cast and crew plotting a primetime revolution! Expect more of the irreverent, the in-depth, the shallow, and sometimes the all-too blatant truth that nobody else wants to address! A weekly round up of all the headlines and stories you won't see anywhere else, such as: Lucky Underwear: With the IRs opening up, several enterprising individuals have started businesses to help casino visitors improve their luck with stuff like lucky underwear. Fishball Price Fixing: Ever noticed that whichever fishball noodle stall you order from, the number of fishballs you get is always six? The Noose investigates. Taxi Drivers Learn French: With so many condominiums and housing projects adopting French/European sounding names, taxi companies are sending their drivers to learn French to better serve customers.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 2011-03-08
In 2007, a little known local news network, operating from the back lanes of Caldecott Hill, came into national notoriety and prominence with the telecast of the first season of The Noose. From an initial seven viewers, which included five censors, The Noose grew from strength to strength. During the run of its third season in 2010, The Noose was the highest rated local English language show on Channel 5. Not too shabby. The Noose returns triumphantly to Channel 5 on 8th March 2011 at 8:30pm for 13 episodes. Not content with swimming in just a local pond, the fourth season of The Noose will now go international in keeping with the best practices of international news networks. The new season will see the addition of international correspondents who will embed themselves in hot spots around the world to bring a global perspective to Noose coverage.
Season 5: The Noose Uncut
13 Episodes • Aired 2011-12-27
It was a year in which words like repent and curry brought out some pretty strong feelings amongst Singaporeans, a year in which half naked pictures of men put Orchard Road in the headlines and a year when rain turned out to be the foulest of four letter words for some people. All this and more as we look back on 2011.
