The Last Resort 1987
What is The Last Resort?
The Last Resort is a television series first released in 1987. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1987
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 58 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Last Resort is a television series first released in 1987. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 58 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Jonathan Ross steers a groundbreaking British talk show that reshaped late‑night television.”
- Sharp interviews with cultural figures
- Charismatic host Jonathan Ross
- Pioneered a fresh talk‑show format
- Period‑specific humor may feel dated
- Limited to 58 episodes, ending in 1988
Watch it if you enjoy pioneering British talk‑show formats and Ross’s witty hosting.
Suitable for mature audiences comfortable with late‑night British humor and cultural references.
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When did The Last Resort first air?
It premiered in 1987.
Who hosted The Last Resort?
The series was hosted by British presenter Jonathan Ross.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 58 episodes were broadcast.
What made the show groundbreaking?
Its influential format and Ross’s engaging style set new standards for British talk shows.
Did the series run beyond 1988?
The final season aired in 1988, after which the show concluded.