Yahoo News Monkman and Seagull viewers love their new BBC show
University Challenge contestants Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull have teamed up for a new BBC Two show, and viewers are thrilled to see some intelligent people wearing clothes on TV.
The legendary contestants, who won over the nation when they appeared on the academic quiz programme last year, are now attracting even more fans in Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain.
We need more programmes like #MonkmanAndSeagull. I am so tired of conflict, of celebrity, of everything being dumbed-down. Thank you #bbc2 for Monday evenings.
- Maureen Parr (@skywoman) September 17, 2018
No half naked celebs. No tedious self-promotion.
Just two bloody nice genuine blokes taking us around Britain.
I love it.#MonkmanAndSeagull- Fi (@FiGoesOut) September 17, 2018
This is great, not least because of Eric’s excitable grin betraying his love of knowledge. These two might just save the world. #MonkmanAndSeagull
- Phil Elliott (@pelliott45) September 17, 2018
Can we all just take a moment and congratulate @BBCTwo for bring #MonkmanAndSeagull to our screen. Finally, intelligence on our screens, whilst being utterly hilarious! pic.twitter.com/0cNpjDvwQo
- Holleigh Stevenson (@Holleighs_day) September 17, 2018
Watching #MonkmanAndSeagull measuring Emley Tower with a plastic protractor and a bit of string is the purest thing any of us are going to watch on telly this year.
- Laura May (@TillyTeacher) September 17, 2018
One fan tweeted: "We need more programmes like #MonkmanAndSeagull. I am so tired of conflict, of celebrity, of everything being dumbed-down. Thank you #bbc2 for Monday evenings."
"No half naked celebs. No tedious self-promotion. Just two bloody nice genuine blokes taking us around Britain. I love it," another wrote.
"This is great, not least because of Eric's excitable grin betraying his love of knowledge. These two might just save the world," a third shared.
Srangely intriguing! 😂 What legends #MonkmanAndSeagull pic.twitter.com/q9gCsHWfHw
- Marieke Monk (@MariekeMonk) September 17, 2018
It hasn’t even properly started yet and I’m in love with #MonkmanAndSeagull already. Yes yes yes to a programme all about curiosity. Glorious stuff BBC, thank you Auntie
- Torie D (@torie_w_d) September 17, 2018
Every now and again someone comes along to remind you there is still some joy to be found in this miserable world and it’s #MonkmanAndSeagull What an absolute joy Monday night on @BBCTwo has turned out to be! ✌🏻🤯🌏 pic.twitter.com/8lRqXeDezT
- Lynn Stewart (@LS3370) September 17, 2018
THIS IS THE BEST THING TO EVER BE ON TV EVER #MonkmanAndSeagull pic.twitter.com/dCLAGYpj2O
- lili taljaard (@lilitaljaard) September 17, 2018
This is just brilliant! Thanks @BBCTwo for bringing us something fresh whilst promoting and celebrating human intelligence in action #MonkmanAndSeagull
- Hangry Logic (@Hangry_Chief) September 17, 2018
The four-part series sees the Cambridge graduates "travel up and down the country in search of Britain's most remarkable scientific and technological achievements", the broadcaster previously revealed.
The road trip will include visits to sites and inventions including the world's smallest museum in a phone booth, with the duo sharing their knowledge throughout each episode.
Here are some of the selfies you saw us take in the show. #MonkmanAndSeagull pic.twitter.com/XVRm8916dU
- Eric Monkman (@e_monkman) September 17, 2018
Just under 1.8m viewers at the peak 😮! So pleased that so many viewers could join in with our #MonkmanAndSeagull adventures for episode 1 yesterday. Thank you! 👏
If you missed it, @BBCiPlayer is your friend and we'll be off to Wales next Monday at 8pm on @BBCTwo. https://t.co/AkcZAa0u0E- Bobby Seagull (@Bobby_Seagull) September 18, 2018
Speaking about the new project, Monkman previously said: "My admiration for British genius is one of the major factors that led me to study in the United Kingdom. I am fortunate to now have the opportunity to see more of your beautiful country.
"I look forward to learning more about Britain's scientific discoveries and to sharing what I learn with everyone."
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