Simon Day

Bono estente! It's been over 25 years since quickfire sketch show classic The Fast Show first hit our screens, and what better way to celebrate its enduring success than with a two-hour extravaganza of archive clips, cast interviews and rarely seen footage?

Bono estente! It's been over 25 years since quickfire sketch show classic The Fast Show first hit our screens, and what better way to celebrate its enduring success than with a two-hour extravaganza of archive clips, cast interviews and rarely seen footage?

Spandau Ballet global superstars Gary and Martin Kemp, their lives, and their careers.

Filmed in homage to his original TV series, this fictionalised account follows Dave Allen from childhood to becoming one of the UK and Ireland's comedy greats, with just a whiskey, a cigarette and nine-and-a-half fingers. Dave Allen is played by Aidan Gillen

Esta película animada dibujada a mano, basada en la galardonada novela gráfica de Raymond Briggs, es una representación íntima y cariñosa de la vida y la época de sus padres, dos londinenses comunes que viven a través de eventos extraordinarios.

When Lady Pagwell dies, leaving a legacy to fund local inventing, Professor Branestawm thinks his money troubles are over. But scheming councillor Haggerstone insists an inventing contest be held to decide who gets the cash.

Harry Hill stars in this comedy based on Norman Hunter's books. The Professor has a fight on his hands when a councillor tries to run him out of town for being a nuisance.

A special programme celebrating the life in comedy of the much-loved and respected actor, Felix Dexter. Charting his influence as a pioneer of black comedy, from his early days in stand-up, then the landmark Real McCoy, The Fast Show, Down the Line, Absolutely Fabulous, Bellamy's People and Citizen Khan. Friends and colleagues gather to remember Felix, including Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Adil Ray.

Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew introduces one of theatre’s great screwball double-acts, a couple hell-bent on confusing and outwitting each other right up to the play’s equivocal and controversial conclusion.

A feuding double act try to make it in the cut-throat world of stand-up comedy.

Historia de un circo ambulante dirigido por el doctor Parnassus, en el que los trabajadores dan a la audiencia mucho más de lo que podrían esperarse. Con una extraordinaria habilidad para guiar la imaginación de los demás, el Doctor Parnassus oculta un oscuro secreto. Siglos atrás hizo un trato con el Diablo para ganar inmortalidad, a cambio de entregarle a cualquier hijo que tuviese al cumplir los 16 años. Ahora, deambulando con su humilde teatro ambulante y con una hija a punto de llegar a esa edad, Parnassus está decidido a cambiar el trato. Tras el fallecimiento de Heath Ledger (1979 - 22 enero 2008) durante el rodaje, tres actores finalizaron su trabajo, representando el mismo personaje a través de diferentes realidades: Johnny Depp, Jude Law y Colin Farrell.

Dennis es un tío normal. Está un poco gordo y fuma, pero es buena persona, encantador y sencillo. Sin embargo, hace cinco años, Dennis hizo algo que no estuvo bien. El día en que debía casarse con Libby, su novia embarazada, se dio a la fuga. No pudo seguir adelante con la boda. No se sentía merecedor de Libby, entonces decidió que en vez de arruinarle la vida, era mejor arruinarle su gran día. Hoy, cinco años después, Dennis se da cuenta de que ha cometido un gran error. Aún está enamorado de Libby.

The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour (2003)

Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and television the duo achieved great success and a cult status, but the act broke up one of the greatest comedy partnerships of recent years. Featuring excerpts from the actual records and video footage of Cook and Moore.

A look at how the Fast Show developed into one of TV's most successful series, with contributions from the creators, writers, cast and some famous fans.

TV documentary which shows the roller-coaster career of the former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, including very candid behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with her.

Fast Show Live 1998

One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate-worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). But as Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship? Is Wendy all that she seems? Will Ralph go through with the marriage? And will he save the Hall?

Londres, 1593, reinado de Isabel I Tudor. William Shakespeare, joven dramaturgo de gran talento, necesita urgentemente poner fin a la mala racha por la que está pasando su carrera. Por mucho que lo intenta, y a pesar de la presión de los productores y de los dueños de salas de teatro, no consigue concentrarse en su nueva obra: "Romeo y Ethel, la hija del pirata". Lo que Will necesita es una musa y la encontrará en la bella Lady Viola, con la que mantiene un romance secreto. Ahora bien, Lady Viola guarda dos secretos que él debe descubrir.

Viz magazines 'Sid the Sexist' comes to life in this animated version of the exploits of 'Tyneside's silver tongued cavalier'

Two friends search for a quality sausage at an open air meat festival.