The Fast Show 1994
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 27, 1994
- Format
- 4 seasons · 34 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~17 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E5 "Cemetery" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson
- Network
- BBC Two
What is The Fast Show?
The Fast Show is a television series first released in 1994. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 34
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 27, 1994
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Format
- 4 seasons · 34 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Two
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 34 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Fast Show is a television series first released in 1994. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 34 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A rapid‑fire British sketch comedy that won multiple BAFTAs.”
- Sharp, quick sketches with memorable characters
- Award‑winning writing by Whitehouse and Higson
- Features a varied cast of British comedians
- The rapid pacing may not suit viewers who prefer longer narratives
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced British sketch comedy and award‑winning humor.
The humor is adult‑oriented and may not be suitable for all ages.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Fat Sweaty Coppers Mytharc Sep 27, 1994
- E2 Isle of Man Core Oct 4, 1994
- E3 Worldview Core Oct 11, 1994
- E4 North Sea Pollution Core Oct 18, 1994
- E5 Cemetery Mytharc Oct 25, 1994
- E6 Shark Fishing Mytharc Nov 1, 1994
Season 2 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Old Man with Lottery Ticket Mytharc Feb 16, 1996
- E2 Eras Video Core Feb 23, 1996
- E3 Paintball Core Mar 1, 1996
- E4 Badger Watch Core Mar 8, 1996
- E5 Old Man Core Mar 15, 1996
- E6 Monkfish Mytharc Mar 22, 1996
- E7 Scientist Mytharc Mar 29, 1996
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jesse's Fashion Tips Mytharc Nov 14, 1997
- E2 Makeup Core Nov 21, 1997
- E3 Zookeeper Core Nov 28, 1997
- E4 Monster Core Dec 5, 1997
- E5 Chris Core Dec 12, 1997
- E6 Recording Engineer Core Dec 19, 1997
- E7 Which Was Nice Mytharc Dec 22, 1997
- E8 White Water Rafting Mytharc Dec 29, 1997
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fosters Funny Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 10, 2011
- E2 Fosters Funny Episode 2 Core Nov 17, 2011
- E3 Fosters Funny Episode 3 Core Nov 24, 2011
- E4 Fosters Funny Episode 4 Core Dec 1, 2011
- E5 Fosters Funny Episode 5 Core Dec 8, 2011
- E6 Fosters Funny Episode 6 Core Dec 15, 2011
- E7 Fosters Funny Episode 7 Core Feb 16, 2012
- E8 Fosters Funny Episode 8 Core Feb 23, 2012
- E9 Fosters Funny Episode 9 Core Mar 1, 2012
- E10 Fosters Funny Episode 10 Core Mar 8, 2012
- E11 Fosters Funny Episode 11 Core Mar 15, 2012
- E12 Fosters Funny Episode 12 Mytharc Mar 22, 2012
- E13 Fosters Funny Episode 13 Mytharc Apr 3, 2012
Frequently asked questions
What kind of series is The Fast Show?
It is a sketch comedy series that delivers brief, varied sketches.
Who wrote and produced the show?
Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson wrote and produced the series.
When did The Fast Show first air?
The series debuted in 1994.
Has the show received any awards?
It is a multi‑BAFTA award‑winning programme.
Which performers appear in the series?
Central performers include Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Simon Day, Mark Williams, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Caroline Aherne.
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