Comedy Lab 1998
What is Comedy Lab?
Comedy Lab is a British television series that showcases experimental comedy shows. The series features pilots of various comedy programs, which have been aired on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 101
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 1, 1998
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Comedy Lab is a British television series that showcases experimental comedy shows. The series features pilots of various comedy programs, which have been aired on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998. It serves as a platform for showcasing new and innovative comedic ideas, with several pilots going on to spawn full series. The show has given opportunities to various comedians, including Jimmy Carr, who made his television appearance in the series. The series has featured a range of comedic sketches and ideas, with some episodes receiving positive attention. Its format allows for the exploration of different comedic styles and genres, making it a unique and innovative program in the world of British television.
Should you watch it?
“Explore British television pilots of experimental comedy shows that aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4.”
- Showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows
- Spawned full series like Trigger Happy TV and Fonejacker
- Featured early appearances such as Jimmy Carr's first television appearance
- Aired irregularly
- Some pilots may not develop into full series
Watch it if you enjoy discovering experimental comedy pilots and seeing the origins of successful comedy series.
The tone consists of experimental comedy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
- E1 The Services Nov 11, 1998
- E2 Turning Tricks Nov 18, 1998
- E3 Danny Does Tricks Nov 18, 1998
- E4 Trigger Happy TV Nov 25, 1998
- E5 Home & Away Nov 25, 1998
- E6 Tommy Tiernan is aLive! Dec 2, 1998
- E7 Alan Tyler's Big Night In Dec 9, 1998
- E8 Vinyl Tap Dec 16, 1998
- E9 Things to Do in Hoxton When You're Dead Dec 23, 1998
- E10 Twiggy No-Branch Jan 13, 1999
- E11 Lenny Beige Jan 20, 1999
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 Los Dos Bros Aug 31, 1999
- E2 All Aboard the Cat Bus Sep 1, 1999
- E3 Shadows of Reflections Sep 1, 1999
- E4 Beyond a Joke Sep 2, 1999
- E5 Vent Sep 7, 1999
- E6 Golden Years Sep 8, 1999
- E7 The Entertainer Sep 9, 1999
- E8 Whatever Sep 14, 1999
- E9 Heart and Sole Sep 15, 1999
- E10 Pornorama Sep 16, 1999
- E11 Roy Dance Is Dead Sep 16, 1999
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 3anusPIE Oct 10, 2000
- E2 Popcultomania Oct 10, 2000
- E3 The Earl Oct 11, 2000
- E4 Shut Up and Dance Oct 17, 2000
- E5 House of Rock Awards Oct 17, 2000
- E6 The Scunthorpe Ball Run Oct 24, 2000
- E7 The Cannonball Run Oct 24, 2000
- E8 Global Pillage Oct 31, 2000
- E9 Anderson Nov 7, 2000
- E10 Critical Mass Nov 14, 2000
- E11 Rolf's Animal Hairdressers Nov 21, 2000
- E12 Meat Nov 21, 2000
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Richard Taylor Interviews Nov 1, 2001
- E2 Orcadia Nov 8, 2001
- E3 Shut Up and Dance Nov 15, 2001
- E4 Origen's Wake Nov 15, 2001
- E5 Jimmy Carr's World of ... Corporate Videos Nov 22, 2001
- E6 Model, Actress, Whatever Nov 29, 2001
- E7 Knife & Wife Dec 6, 2001
- E8 Turn the World Down Dec 13, 2001
- E9 Daydream Believers: Brand New Beamer Dec 20, 2001
- E10 The Pooters
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Shoreditch Tw*t Oct 31, 2002
- E2 Matthew & Tone: Tales of Friendship & Innocence Nov 7, 2002
- E3 Captain V Nov 14, 2002
- E4 The Last Chancers Nov 21, 2002
- E5 The Best of Britain Nov 28, 2002
- E6 Meet the Magoons Dec 5, 2002
- E7 Pam Ann's Mile-High Club Dec 12, 2002
- E8 My Mouth Shall Speak the Praise of Thy Lord Jan 13, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is Comedy Lab?
Comedy Lab is a British television series that showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows.
When did Comedy Lab begin airing?
Comedy Lab has aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998.
What successful series started as Comedy Lab pilots?
Several pilots went on to spawn full series, most notably Trigger Happy TV, Fonejacker, That Peter Kay Thing, Meet the Magoons, and FM.
Did Comedy Lab feature any notable first television appearances?
Yes, it gave Jimmy Carr his first television appearance in Jimmy Carr's World of...Corporate Videos.
What episodes were featured in the 2001 series?
The 2001 series features Knife and Wife, Orcadia, Daydream Believers: Brand New Beamer, and Jimmy Carr's World of...Corporate Videos.