The Comic Strip Presents... 1982
What is The Comic Strip Presents...?
The Comic Strip Presents is a television series that features a group of British comedians. The series is known for its parodies of various subjects, including films, literature, and major events.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 2, 1982
- Last aired
- May 27, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Comic Strip Presents is a television series that features a group of British comedians. The series is known for its parodies of various subjects, including films, literature, and major events. The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians who do parodies of these subjects. The series stars performers from London's Comic Strip comedy club and their friends. It is noted for its high sense of parody, targeting a wide range of subjects. The series originally ran on Channel 4 and later aired on BBC. A list of episodes for the series is available, which includes multiple series and specials. The series features self-contained television movies, with each episode presenting a unique parody. The Comic Strip Presents features a range of comedic talent, including Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, and Nigel Planer.
Should you watch it?
“British comedians parody films, literature, and major events with sharp wit.”
- Pioneering sketch comedy with bold satire
- Strong ensemble cast chemistry
- Cultural commentary through humor
- Some sketches may feel dated
- Occasional uneven pacing between segments
You enjoy intelligent parody and British comedy sensibilities.
Contains adult humor and satirical content that may not suit all audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Five Go Mad in Dorset Nov 2, 1982
- E2 War Jan 3, 1983
- E3 The Beat Generation Jan 17, 1983
- E4 Bad News Tour Jan 24, 1983
- E5 Summer School Jan 31, 1983
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Five Go Mad on Mescalin Nov 2, 1983
- E2 Dirty Movie Jan 7, 1984
- E3 Susie Jan 14, 1984
- E4 A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques Jan 21, 1984
- E5 Gino - Full Story and Pics Jan 28, 1984
- E6 Eddie Monsoon - A Life? Feb 4, 1984
- E7 Slags Feb 11, 1984
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Strike Feb 20, 1988
- E2 More Bad News Feb 27, 1988
- E3 Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door Mar 5, 1988
- E4 The Yob Mar 12, 1988
- E5 Didn't You Kill My Brother? Mar 19, 1988
- E6 Funseekers Mar 26, 1988
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 South Atlantic Raiders (1) Feb 1, 1990
- E2 South Atlantic Raiders: Argie Bargie! Feb 8, 1990
- E3 GLC: The Carnage Continues Feb 15, 1990
- E4 Oxford Feb 22, 1990
- E5 Spaghetti Hoops Mar 1, 1990
- E6 Les Dogs Mar 8, 1990
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown Apr 22, 1993
- E2 Space Virgins from Planet Sex Apr 29, 1993
- E3 Queen of the Wild Frontier May 6, 1993
- E4 Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase May 13, 1993
- E5 Demonella May 20, 1993
- E6 Jealousy May 27, 1993
Frequently asked questions
Is this show suitable for children?
No, the show contains adult themes and language not appropriate for young viewers.
Are the sketches based on real events?
Yes, many sketches parody actual films, books, and historical events.
How many episodes are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons with numerous episodes.
Who are the main comedians?
The show features members of The Comic Strip comedy group.
Is it still running?
The original series aired in the 1980s with subsequent revivals.