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The impact of The Comic Strip's anarchic humor rattled 1980s television, introducing audiences to a new breed of comedic talent and launching the careers of such iconic British comedians as Robbie Coltrane, Jennifer Saunders, Rik Mayall and Dawn French. Each show was its own separate story, each more daring and unique than the last. Focused on social and political 'alternative' humor, The Comic Strip paved the way for a new generation of comedy with its hilarious parodies of all things pop-culture.
Original Release
11/02/1982 on Channel 4
Cast
Name | Character |
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Peter Richardson | Julian / Spider Webb / Rollo / Waiter / Shopkeeper / Victor / Tony Grace-Masters / Tony Benn / Tiny Townsend / Steve / Squealer / Rupert Wilson / Radio DJ / Cocker / Wally / Miguel / Brown / Field Marshall / Drunk / Terrorist / Phil / Peter / Pete / Nick / Mr. Lovebucket / Mr. Chipstick / Milk Policeman / Kevin / Keith / Julio / Jed / James Blonde / Ghengis Khan / George Bush / Gary / Foyle / Jason Bentley / Defence Minister / Dave / Couple at Cricket Match / Coroner / Madman's Brother / Clive / Alan / Al Pacino |
Adrian Edmondson | Billy / Dick / Vim Fuego / Sid Vicious / Peter / Mike / Hatchett / Julio / Bolsen / Man in Cage / Jenkins / Zarkoff / Michael / Martin / 'K' / Air Traffic Controller / John / John Major - Coco the Clown / Ian / Ian Crisp / Gregory Dawson / Gordon / Bill / Eddie Monsoon / Dreamy Time Escort / Desmond / Brian / Prince / Giles Cricket Bat Portland / Bestman / Bean / Adrian / Slim / Policeman / Ace / 2nd MI5 Man / Fan |
Jennifer Saunders | Anne / Cathy / Margaret Thatcher / Sally / The Devil / Shona / Second Nun / Horse Rider / Neighbour / Needle / Monica / Meryl Streep / Maria / Lorna / Liz / Little Sister / June / Jessica / Jane / Margory / Ice Maiden / Helen / Hannah / Doreen / Debbie / Chas / Marilyn / Captain / Drunk / Angie |
Nigel Planer | Stan / Den Dennis / TV Presenter / Transvestite / Tony / Tommy / Doc / Ivan / McClowsky / Australian / Tim / Tim Goodman / Steve's Manager / 1st MI5 Man / Peter Mandelson / Paul / Nigel / Marlon / Julian / Home Secretary / Graham / Governor Wilkins / Father / Derek / Dave / Club Chairman / Waiter / Charles / Bernard / Old Man / Camp Actor 1 / Barmaid / Inspector / Aldo Vini |
Dawn French | George / Veronica / Verity / Old Lady / Celebrity / Ursula / Tracy / Susie / Stella / Rachel / Passion / Nayler / Mrs. Cooper / Monica / Joan / Jackie / First Nun / Hermine / Glynis Kinnock / Gaynor / Francesca / Frances / Mrs. Shines / Fiona / Eleanor / Consuela / Caroline |
Robbie Coltrane | Max / Commander Jackson / Chief of Police / Barrister / Arnold Silverstein / Zorran / 'N' / Speaker / Salesman / Screwball / Mario / Harry Kiri / Markoff / Mother / Landlady / Gypsy / Kurt / Ken / Inspector Hutton / Shopkeeper / Goldie / Dutch / Celebrity / Gerald / Desmond |
Rik Mayall | Colin Grigson / Toadstool / Tim / Tark / Speaker / Hunchback / Slug / General Erwin / Hovis / Richard / Prof. Predictor / Mr. McVitty / Lord Mayor / Jeremy / James Huntingdon / Dreamy Time Escort / Carlos / Bilbo / Ali Kitson / Alan / Alan Sellars |
Keith Allen | Roy Brush / Patrick / Mr. Bastardos / Train Guard / Mason / Gondolier / Martin Aimless / Kevin / Green Leader / Gino / Ghenghis / Gay Councillor / 1st Beefeater / French Maid / Foreign Secretary / Film Executive / Camp Actor 2 / Architect / Celebrity / Brian Epstein / Bonehead / Gourmet Detective |
Steven O'Donnell | Under Manager / Rollon / Max / Gerry / 2nd Man / Picketer / Geordie / Donny Rumsfeld / Danny / Crazy James Fairchild / Roy / Celestina / Brian / Bertoli |
Kevin Allen | Workman / Film Crew Member / TV Interviewer / Waiter / Hotel Manager / 3rd Man / Cinemagoer / Raymond / Party Guest / Nick / London Transport Man / 2nd Soldier / 3rd Workman / Man in Pub / Les Dogs Leader / Kevin / Keith / Hopeful / Frenchman / Chuck |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | The Hunt for Tony Blair | Friday, 14 October 2011 |
2 | Five Go to Rehab | Wednesday, 07 November 2012 |
3 | Redtop | Wednesday, 20 January 2016 |
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Directors
Peter Richardson, Bob Spiers, Sandy Johnson, Stephen Frears, Keith Allen, Adrian Edmondson, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Emes, Paul Bartel, Baz Taylor
Writers
Peter Richardson, Pete Richens, Adrian Edmondson, Keith Allen, Rik Mayall, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Morag Fullarton, Enid Blyton, Rowland Rivron, David Stafford, Doug Lucie, Alexei Sayle, Robbie Coltrane, Paul Bartel, Nigel Planer, Barry Dennen, Pauline Melville, Daniel Peacock
Cast
Name | Character |
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Peter Richardson | Julian / Spider Webb / Rollo / Waiter / Shopkeeper / Victor / Tony Grace-Masters / Tony Benn / Tiny Townsend / Steve / Squealer / Rupert Wilson / Radio DJ / Cocker / Wally / Miguel / Brown / Field Marshall / Drunk / Terrorist / Phil / Peter / Pete / Nick / Mr. Lovebucket / Mr. Chipstick / Milk Policeman / Kevin / Keith / Julio / Jed / James Blonde / Ghengis Khan / George Bush / Gary / Foyle / Jason Bentley / Defence Minister / Dave / Couple at Cricket Match / Coroner / Madman's Brother / Clive / Alan / Al Pacino |
Adrian Edmondson | Billy / Dick / Vim Fuego / Sid Vicious / Peter / Mike / Hatchett / Julio / Bolsen / Man in Cage / Jenkins / Zarkoff / Michael / Martin / 'K' / Air Traffic Controller / John / John Major - Coco the Clown / Ian / Ian Crisp / Gregory Dawson / Gordon / Bill / Eddie Monsoon / Dreamy Time Escort / Desmond / Brian / Prince / Giles Cricket Bat Portland / Bestman / Bean / Adrian / Slim / Policeman / Ace / 2nd MI5 Man / Fan |
Jennifer Saunders | Anne / Cathy / Margaret Thatcher / Sally / The Devil / Shona / Second Nun / Horse Rider / Neighbour / Needle / Monica / Meryl Streep / Maria / Lorna / Liz / Little Sister / June / Jessica / Jane / Margory / Ice Maiden / Helen / Hannah / Doreen / Debbie / Chas / Marilyn / Captain / Drunk / Angie |
Nigel Planer | Stan / Den Dennis / TV Presenter / Transvestite / Tony / Tommy / Doc / Ivan / McClowsky / Australian / Tim / Tim Goodman / Steve's Manager / 1st MI5 Man / Peter Mandelson / Paul / Nigel / Marlon / Julian / Home Secretary / Graham / Governor Wilkins / Father / Derek / Dave / Club Chairman / Waiter / Charles / Bernard / Old Man / Camp Actor 1 / Barmaid / Inspector / Aldo Vini |
Dawn French | George / Veronica / Verity / Old Lady / Celebrity / Ursula / Tracy / Susie / Stella / Rachel / Passion / Nayler / Mrs. Cooper / Monica / Joan / Jackie / First Nun / Hermine / Glynis Kinnock / Gaynor / Francesca / Frances / Mrs. Shines / Fiona / Eleanor / Consuela / Caroline |
Robbie Coltrane | Max / Commander Jackson / Chief of Police / Barrister / Arnold Silverstein / Zorran / 'N' / Speaker / Salesman / Screwball / Mario / Harry Kiri / Markoff / Mother / Landlady / Gypsy / Kurt / Ken / Inspector Hutton / Shopkeeper / Goldie / Dutch / Celebrity / Gerald / Desmond |
Rik Mayall | Colin Grigson / Toadstool / Tim / Tark / Speaker / Hunchback / Slug / General Erwin / Hovis / Richard / Prof. Predictor / Mr. McVitty / Lord Mayor / Jeremy / James Huntingdon / Dreamy Time Escort / Carlos / Bilbo / Ali Kitson / Alan / Alan Sellars |
Keith Allen | Roy Brush / Patrick / Mr. Bastardos / Train Guard / Mason / Gondolier / Martin Aimless / Kevin / Green Leader / Gino / Ghenghis / Gay Councillor / 1st Beefeater / French Maid / Foreign Secretary / Film Executive / Camp Actor 2 / Architect / Celebrity / Brian Epstein / Bonehead / Gourmet Detective |
Steven O'Donnell | Under Manager / Rollon / Max / Gerry / 2nd Man / Picketer / Geordie / Donny Rumsfeld / Danny / Crazy James Fairchild / Roy / Celestina / Brian / Bertoli |
Kevin Allen | Workman / Film Crew Member / TV Interviewer / Waiter / Hotel Manager / 3rd Man / Cinemagoer / Raymond / Party Guest / Nick / London Transport Man / 2nd Soldier / 3rd Workman / Man in Pub / Les Dogs Leader / Kevin / Keith / Hopeful / Frenchman / Chuck |
Jimmy Fagg | Soldier / 2nd Workman / Self / Newsvendor / Nappy Lorry Driver / Lift Man / Ken / Groom's Uncle / East End Drinker / Landlord / Don |
Daniel Peacock | Toby Thurlow / Workman 1 / Postman / Kix / Godfrey / Bridegroom / Barman / Ticket Collector |
Gary Beadle | Gary / Wazza / Waiter / Sly / Ronnie / Handsome Man / Butler / Pianist / Bill |
Phil Cornwell | Turkey / Roy / Rooky / Professor / Jerry the Driver / MP with Dog / Jimmy Twizzle / Wiggy / Dave Spanker / Charlie |
Alexei Sayle | Paul / Mog / Inspector / Dad / Carl Moss / Sterling Moss / Bride's Father |
Serena Evans | Bumble / Slammer / Louise / Landlady / Cheryl / Carol |
Doon Mackichan | Daisy / Zapping Space Rat / Barbara / Nurse / Lucille Bromley / Journalist / Diana |
Malcolm Hardee | Ticket Collector / Policeman / Meat Trade Spokesman / Man at Delivery Bay / Builder / 2nd Beefeater |
Pete Richens | 3rd MI5 Man / Don / Driver / Harry / Councillor / Pete / Soldier / Workman 2 |
Ronald Allen | Uncle Quentin / Professor Roland Breeze / Prime Minister / Captain Phillips |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael White | Executive Producer |
Peter Richardson | Executive Producer |
Charles Brand | Executive Producer |
Michael Wood | Executive Producer |
Cleo Rocos | Executive Producer |
Nick Smith | Executive Producer |
Peter Richardson | Producer |
Lolli Kimpton | Producer |
Sarah Radclyffe | Producer |
Elaine Taylor | Producer |
Simon Wright | Producer |
Ben Swaffer | Producer |
Andrew St. John | Producer |
Chris Brown | Producer |
Sarada McDermott | Producer |
Mandy Ruben | Producer |
Michael Hall | Producer |
Victoria Poushkine-Relf | Producer |
Michael White | Producer |
Nick Smith | Producer |
Pete Richens | Producer |
Nerys Evans | Producer |
Andy Barmer | Producer |
Sarah Fraser | Producer |
Keith Allen | Producer |