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The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)

Comedy 30m
74%
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Overview

The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alternative comedy. The core members are Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Alexei Sayle with frequent appearances by Keith Allen, Robbie Coltrane and others.

Top Billed Cast

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

, Dick, Billy, Vim Fuego, Billy/Prince/Giles Cricket Bat Portland, 2nd MI5 Man/Fan, Desmond, Martin, 'K'/Air Traffic Controller, John Major - Coco the Clown, Michael, Ace, Dreamy Time Escort, Adrian/Slim/Policeman, Gregory Dawson, Ian, Ian Crisp, Sid Vicious, Gordon/Bill, Bean, Peter, Eddie Monsoon, Bestman, Mike/Hatchett/Julio/Bolsen/Man in Cage/Jenkins/Zarkoff, Brian, John

Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunders

, Anne, Cathy, Sally, Helen, June, Lorna, Liz, Meryl Streep, Little Sister, Maria, Needle, Hannah, Margaret Thatcher, The Devil, Doreen, Shona/Second Nun/Horse Rider, Jane/Margory, Jessica, Monica, Neighbour, Chas/Marilyn/Captain/Drunk, Ice Maiden, Angie, Debbie

Dawn French

Dawn French

, George, Rachel, Joan, Hermine, Francesca, Passion, Verity/Old Lady/Celebrity, Eleanor, Nayler, Mrs. Cooper, Caroline, Monica, Gaynor, Tracy, Consuela, Stella, Veronica, Fiona/Frances, Frances, Ursula, Susie, Glynis Kinnock, Jackie/First Nun, Frances/Mrs. Shines

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

, Colin Grigson, Mr. McVitty, Tim, Tark, Alan Sellars, Ali Kitson, Dreamy Time Escort, Toadstool, Speaker/Hunchback, Alan, Carlos, Richard, Jeremy, James Huntingdon, Slug/General Erwin/Hovis, Bilbo, Lord Mayor

Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

Julian, Rollo, Spider Webb, Mr. Lovebucket, Dave, Miguel, Squealer, Gary, Ghengis Khan, Jed, Foyle, Phil, Foyle/Jason Bentley, Clive, Waiter/Shopkeeper, Julio, Peter, Alan, Kevin, Keith, Radio DJ/Cocker/Wally/Miguel/Brown/Field Marshall/Drunk/Terrorist, Milk Policeman, Victor, Nick, Defence Minister, Couple at Cricket Match, James Blonde, Pete, Coroner/Madman's Brother, Al Pacino, Mr. Chipstick, Rupert Wilson, Steve, Tony Grace-Masters, Tony Benn, Tiny Townsend

Nigel Planer

Nigel Planer

Stan, Den Dennis, Paul, Julian, Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor 1, Derek, Tony, Aldo Vini, Tim, Transvestite, TV Presenter, Tim Goodman, Dave, Marlon, Home Secretary, Graham, Tommy/Doc/Ivan/McClowsky/Australian, Charles, Nigel, Club Chairman/Waiter, Governor Wilkins, Steve's Manager/1st MI5 Man, Barmaid/Inspector, Father

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Max, Arnold Silverstein, Speaker, Barrister, Commander Jackson, Zorran/'N', Mother, Kurt, Chief of Police, Desmond, Landlady/Gypsy, Gerald, Salesman/Screwball/Mario/Harry Kiri/Markoff, Ken, Gypsy/Shopkeeper, Goldie/Dutch/Celebrity

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Patrick, Bonehead/Gourmet Detective, Brian Epstein, Mr. Bastardos/Train Guard, Green Leader, Gay Councillor/1st Beefeater, Gino, French Maid, Martin Aimless, Ghenghis, Roy Brush, Kevin, Mason/Gondolier, Film Executive/Camp Actor 2/Architect/Celebrity, Bonehead, Foreign Secretary

Jimmy Fagg

Jimmy Fagg

Don, Newsvendor, Lift Man, Soldier/2nd Workman, himself, Ken, Nappy Lorry Driver, Groom's Uncle, Soldier, East End Drinker/Landlord

Steven O'Donnell

Steven O'Donnell

Celestina, Rollon, Brian, Danny, Max, Bertoli, Geordie, Crazy James Fairchild/Roy, Gerry/2nd Man/Picketer, Under Manager

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Media

The Comic Strip Presents: A 41st Anniversary Celebration | BFI Q&A

The Comic Strip Presents: A 41st Anniversary Celebration | BFI Q&A

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Seasons

Specials

Specials

1981 | 22 Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1982 | 5 Episodes

Season 2

Season 2

1983 | 8 Episodes

Season 3

Season 3

1988 | 6 Episodes

Season 4

Season 4

1990 | 6 Episodes

Season 5

Season 5

1993 | 6 Episodes

Season 6

Season 6

1992 | 3 Episodes

Season 7

Season 7

1993 | 6 Episodes

Season 8

Season 8

1998 | 3 Episodes

Season 9

Season 9

2011 | 3 Episodes

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