I've not watched the merkin version.
I thought the English one was a bit mediocre so couldn't be bothered with another interpretation.
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Cakie So very tired...,
Wed 14 May 2008, 23:44,
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I think it's great. Really comes into its own after the first series (they stop using the uk scripts and just go their own way)
Although if you didn't like the original, you probably won't like it.
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Paper 'n Pencil Thirst is excellent, even better than I hoped,
Wed 14 May 2008, 23:52,
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