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

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.

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.

Путешествуя по миру вместе со своей Группой, доктор Парнас дает возможность зрителям шоу пройти сквозь волшебное зеркало в фантастический мир. Однако магический дар Парнаса имеет свою цену: в течение многих веков он играет в азартные игры с самим дьяволом, который собирается прийти и забрать свой приз — дочь Парнаса Валентину. Но девушка влюбляется в загадочного незнакомца по имени Тони, который присоединяется к труппе в Лондоне…

Это Лондонский марафон, тысячи ног бегут по Набережной Темзы. Две из них принадлежат не очень спортивному неудачнику Деннису Дойлу. Он бежит для того, чтобы вновь завоевать уважение (а возможно и любовь) Либби. Это девушка, которую он бросил у алтаря беременной и с разбитым сердцем пять лет назад. А рядом с ним бежит новый друг Либби — красивый, успешный, уверенный в себе и в отличной форме. Сможет ли Дэннис вернуть то, что потерял? Одно известно наверняка — он готов отдать сердце и душу, чтобы получить еще один шанс.

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?

1594 год. Молодой драматург Уильям Шекспир находится в творческом кризисе: муза покинула его, денег нет, хозяин театра требует от автора новую пьесу в кратчайший срок. И когда, казалось бы, у писателя не остается никакой надежды на обретение нового вдохновения, в его жизнь вторгается сама Любовь в лице обворожительной аристократки Виолы. Под видом молодого актера девушка нанимается в труппу театра, чтобы сыграть главную мужскую роль в пьесе «Ромео и Джульетта». Виола не только преданная поклонница маэстро Шекспира, но и прекрасная актриса. Существует лишь одна загвоздка: Виола обручена с важным дворянином, который планирует отвезти будущую супругу в далекую английскую колонию…

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.