---
title: "The Last Resort"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-resort-1987"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 28920
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 58
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Last Resort (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-resort-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Jonathan Ross steers a groundbreaking British talk show that reshaped late‑night television."

### Why Watch
- Sharp interviews with cultural figures
- Charismatic host Jonathan Ross
- Pioneered a fresh talk‑show format

### Caveats & Content Note
- Period‑specific humor may feel dated
- Limited to 58 episodes, ending in 1988
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences comfortable with late‑night British humor and cultural references.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: talk-show, british, influential, late-night, charismatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-resort-1987#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jonathan Ross** as *Self - Host*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did The Last Resort first air?
It premiered in 1987.

### Q: Who hosted The Last Resort?
The series was hosted by British presenter Jonathan Ross.

### Q: How many episodes were produced?
A total of 58 episodes were broadcast.

### Q: What made the show groundbreaking?
Its influential format and Ross’s engaging style set new standards for British talk shows.

### Q: Did the series run beyond 1988?
The final season aired in 1988, after which the show concluded.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Last Resort — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/28920)
- [The Last Resort (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Resort_(American_TV_series))
- [The Last Resort (1979) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/148216-the-last-resort/prehled/)
- [The House of Last Resort | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4412468-the-house-of-last-resort)

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