A Bit of Fry & Laurie 1989
What is A Bit of Fry & Laurie?
A Bit of Fry & Laurie is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 25
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 13, 1989
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 25 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
A Bit of Fry & Laurie is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One, BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 25 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Two witty Cambridge alumni spar with language in a razor‑sharp sketch comedy series.”
- Inventive wordplay and rapid‑fire jokes
- Stars Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie showcasing their chemistry
- Humor relies heavily on linguistic jokes which may not land for all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy clever British sketch comedy and love playful language.
The series contains mature language and sophisticated humor, making it best suited for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 SAS Mytharc Jan 13, 1989
- E2 America Core Jan 20, 1989
- E3 Doctor Tobacco Core Jan 27, 1989
- E4 Trouser Competition Core Feb 3, 1989
- E5 Christening Mytharc Feb 10, 1989
- E6 Marjorie's Fall Mytharc Feb 17, 1989
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Dancercises Mytharc Mar 9, 1990
- E2 Tideymans Carpets Core Mar 16, 1990
- E3 Over to You Core Mar 23, 1990
- E4 Returning Suits Core Mar 30, 1990
- E5 The Cause Mytharc Apr 6, 1990
- E6 Dammit Church Mytharc Apr 13, 1990
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Psychiatrists Mytharc Jan 9, 1992
- E2 Petrol Attendants Core Jan 16, 1992
- E3 Firing Core Jan 23, 1992
- E4 Too Long, Johnny Core Jan 30, 1992
- E5 Countdown Mytharc Feb 6, 1992
- E6 Devil's Music Mytharc Feb 13, 1992
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 All We Gotta Do Mytharc Feb 12, 1995
- E2 Steffi is an Angel Core Feb 19, 1995
- E3 Barman Core Feb 26, 1995
- E4 Soccer School Core Mar 5, 1995
- E5 Tribunal Core Mar 19, 1995
- E6 The Duke of Northampton Mytharc Mar 26, 1995
- E7 Sophisticated Song Mytharc Apr 2, 1995
Frequently asked questions
When did A Bit of Fry & Laurie first air?
It premiered in 1989 in the United Kingdom.
Who created and starred in the show?
It was written by and stars Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, former Cambridge Footlights members.
What type of comedy does the series feature?
The show is a sketch comedy series noted for its elaborate wordplay and turns of phrase.
How has the series been received by audiences?
It has received high audience ratings, such as 84% on Kinobox and 88% on CSFD.
Is the series appropriate for children?
It is rated TV‑MA, indicating mature content that is not suitable for younger viewers.
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