Stephen Mangan
Biography: Stephen Mangan is an English actor, best known for his roles on Green Wing, I'm Alan Partridge and on Dirk Gently.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 16, 1968
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances
2023-01-14
Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances
Overview: Keeping Up Appearances remains one of Britain's best loved series. Running for 5 years throughout the 90s, millions of viewers tuned in to watch the delightfully monstrous Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) as she attempted to climb the social ladder, only to be endlessly let down by her family. In this 90-minute celebration we feature the very best and most hilarious moments from the series, and cast, crew and celebrity fans pay tribute to the show and share backstage secrets. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dame Patricia Routledge, who shares her memories of the show, we learn how she came to be cast, how she developed the character, and what happened when the cameras stop rolling.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-14
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Birthday Girl
2001-09-06
Birthday Girl
Overview: John is a mild-mannered banker who has never been lucky in love. Fed up with waiting for the right girl to come along, John takes a chance on a Russian mail-order bride arranged via the Internet, where he is introduced to Nadia. John's fondness for Nadia grows... until the sudden arrival of Nadia's gregarious cousins makes John realize that he's in over his head.
Genres: Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-09-06
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Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
2003-12-07
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
Overview: A drama telling the story of the life of the writer of Frankenstein; the 19-year-old Mary Shelley. Telling of her influences, her writing and her personal life. The extraordinary story of how she created Frankenstein, one of the world's most terrifying monsters.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-07
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Confetti
2006-05-05
Confetti
Overview: A mockumentary that follows three couples as they battle it out to win the coveted title of 'Most Original Wedding of the Year'.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-05
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The IT Crowd Manual
2014-01-04
The IT Crowd Manual
Overview: This behind-the-scenes documentary features interviews with the creators and cast of the cult comedy "The IT Crowd", plus chats with celebrity fans.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-04
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The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
2006-10-31
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
Overview: The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-31
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King Fishers: Battle Of The Nordics
2013-09-16
King Fishers: Battle Of The Nordics
Overview: Three of the best fisherman in Norway, Denmark and Finland try to prove their home fishing is the best on the planet and win the title of King Fisher.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-16
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The Hunt for Tony Blair
2011-10-15
The Hunt for Tony Blair
Overview: The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-15
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Birds Of A Feather: 30 Years Of Laughs
2023-06-17
Birds Of A Feather: 30 Years Of Laughs
Overview: A celebration of the iconic comedy that revisits memorable moments from the show, takes a look behind the scenes and features insight from stars including Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-17
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Festival
2005-07-15
Festival
Overview: 'Festival' is a black comedy set during the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival. The film is based around both the judging of a major comedy award and the performers at one of the smaller venues. Various plot strands interweave, including the bitter relationship between a famous self-obsessed British comic and his ever-suffering assistant, an actress debuting at the festival with a one-woman show about Dorothy Wordsworth and a depressed, rich housewife who spies on the stoned Canadian theatre troupe to whom she has rented out her house
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-15
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Rush
2013-09-02
Rush
Overview: In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-02
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Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022-03-05
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Overview: This new special reveals the secrets of the long-running sitcom's extraordinary success. Helped by former cast and crew members, families of the stars no longer with us, and celebrity fans, we learn the secrets of this comedy classic and get to see previously unseen interviews and rare behind-the-scenes archive footage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-05
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The Greatest TV Shows of the Noughties
2009-12-27
The Greatest TV Shows of the Noughties
Overview: Channel 4 has conducted a survey with the leading TV critics and industry figures, and asked the public in a YouGov national poll, to tell us what they think was the greatest television of the last ten years.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-27
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Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
2022-03-26
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
Overview: A celebration of the much-loved holiday camp sitcom, featuring classic scenes and interviews with members of cast and crew including Su Pollard, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Paul Shane and Jimmy Perry. The programme reveals that Butlin's, the real-life inspiration for the series, were not impressed with the show, and there are backstage secrets, such as the day several cast members nearly drowned in the swimming pool
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-26
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L'Assenza
2013-10-12
L'Assenza
Overview: A man becomes obsessed by the sight of his own double in an Italian film from the early 1960s.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-12
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Postman Pat: The Movie
2014-05-23
Postman Pat: The Movie
Overview: Like always, Postman Pat is happily going about his duty delivering letters and parcels around the fictional town of Greendale. One day, auditions for the TV talent show, "You're the One", are held in Greendale, which Pat manages to pass. With Pat required to be away from Greendale whilst participating in the contest, various Patbot 3000 robots are deployed to take Pat's postal duties. This soon turns out to be an evil plot to take over the world, which Pat must now stop.
Genres: Family Comedy Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-23
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Les Dawson: 30 Funniest Moments
2022-08-06
Les Dawson: 30 Funniest Moments
Overview: A celebration of the comedian’s career that includes tales about shaggy dogs, vintage sketches, and his partnerships with famous people like Roy Barraclough, Shirley Bassey, and John Cleese.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-06
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An Audience with Kylie
2023-12-10
An Audience with Kylie
Overview: Performing a selection of her greatest hits plus songs from her latest album ‘Tension’. There will also be some surprise collaborations and Kylie will take questions from the celebrity audience of friends, personal heroes, actors, musicians, artists, sportsmen and women.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-10
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Five Go to Rehab
2012-11-07
Five Go to Rehab
Overview: The Famous Five are back. Thirty years after the Comic Strip arrived on our screens with their famous Enid Blyton spoof - Five Go Mad in Dorset. These famous children's characters have again been brought back from the past to confront today's modern world. This time they are made to account for their racist and sexist views. But they seem blissfully unrepentant as they gather for a reunion on Dick's birthday in leafy Dorset - still a magical land of rolling hills, woods, ruined castles, and of course dodgy villains in big black cars.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-07
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30 Years of Comic Strip
2012-11-03
30 Years of Comic Strip
Overview: In true Peter Richardson fashion, "30 Years Of Comic Strip" defies the conventional norms of a retrospective documentary. It brings together some of the most prominent figures in UK comedy, reflecting on the show's impact and influence on the British comedy scene over the past three decades. The documentary unveils previously unseen footage and reconnects with characters from iconic episodes. The cast and crew of The Comic Strip share anecdotes about the making of the show, recounting experiences marked by a playful disregard for health and safety.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-03
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A Gaza Weekend
2022-09-10
A Gaza Weekend
Overview: Israel is sealed off after the outbreak of a deadly virus and Gaza has become the safest place in the region, leaving a British journalist and his Israeli girlfriend trapped on the wrong side of the border. With no one else to turn to, they must entrust two Palestinian street merchants who promise a way out in exchange for much needed cash. What follows is a hilarious culture clash comedy-adventure as the couple desperately try everything to get back home.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 2022-09-10
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Sword of Honour
2001-01-02
Sword of Honour
Overview: Guy Crouchback joins the war effort during World War 2, an idealistic quest to join the forces of good in the fight against evil. But his efforts is not rewarded, he never has any chance to join any real fighting, circumstances always prevent it. Instead he finds himself in the middle of an army full of cowards, incompetents and a few outright evil men. They of course reap the fortunes of war, promotions and fame, but never Crouchback. His war is just an endless list of transfers and an hopeless but noble quest for righteousness.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-02
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Birthday
2015-06-09
Birthday
Overview: Sky Arts’ adaptation of Joe Penhall’s 2012 Royal Court play Birthday sees Mangan reprise the role of Ed who endures a caesarian birth with his high-flying wife by his side.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-06-09
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Chunky Monkey
2003-03-19
Chunky Monkey
Overview: Fitness fanatic, Donald Leek, indulges in a monthly Chunky Monkey experience with, someone vaguely resembling movie-songstress, Julie Andrews, who he's expecting at 7:30pm. His obsession with Ms. Andrews (and her posterior) is somewhat disturbing to say the least. Before she arrives however, he has to dispose of the body parts of Mr Azam, manager of his favourite Indian restaurant, who has neglected to send him a Christmas card. He is interrupted by a peculiar assortment of unwelcome visitors, amongst them, Jesus Christ and a one-testicled self-made millionaire. Each one is as unhinged as their host, who retaliates to the intrusion in extreme fashion
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-19
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Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
2004-09-01
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
Overview: Remake of the 1976 TV drama by Jack Rosenthal. An extra in a TV drama is finally given a line to say. He goes on to cause mounting chaos
Genres: TV Movie Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-01
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Red Top
2016-01-20
Red Top
Overview: Comic fantasy telling the story of Rebekah, an innocent and beguiling Northern girl who accidentally becomes Chief Executive of News International and gets caught up in a seventies Watergate-style scandal.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-01-20
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Wild Brazil
2014-01-14
Wild Brazil
Overview: Go up-river and deep into the jungle far from Brazil's cities and stadiums, where families of giant otters, tufted capuchin monkeys and mischievous coati (South American raccoon cousins) rally their wits to survive in a breathtakingly beautiful yet dangerous land.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-14
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Lucky Jim
2003-04-11
Lucky Jim
Overview: A rollicking adaptation of Kingsley Amis's first novel, Lucky Jim stars Stephen Tompkinson as Jim Dixon, a luckless lecturer at a provincial British university, trying to make a splash with his pompous boss, Professor Neddy Welch (Robert Hardy). Jim is also trying to make it with the woman of his dreams, Christine Callaghan (Keeley Hawes, Othello and Wives and Daughters), while simultaneously being pursued by the woman of his nightmares, fellow lecturer Margaret Peel (Helen McCrory, Anna Karenina). One (of many) complications is that Christine is the girlfriend of Professor Welch's egotistical artist son, Bertrand. Another is that Margaret keeps attempting suicide to get Jim's attention. But despite his misadventures, Jim keeps his eyes on the prize: a leg up on the ladder to a professorship in medieval history.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-04-11
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Preppers UK: Surviving Armagedon
2012-11-29
Preppers UK: Surviving Armagedon
Overview: The precautionary prowess of the British is proudly on display in this programme which proves that the wonder of apocalyptic wariness isn’t purely an American phenomenon. Civil unrest, financial chaos and natural disasters are everyday news – and, whether it involves survivalists stockpiling away in Surrey or completely upping sticks and moving to Slovakia, Preppers UK: Surviving Armageddon features British preppers who’ve armed themselves with much more than just a stiff upper lip. In Surrey, Royston is preparing for the aftermath of a solar flare and hosts a radio show for fellow preppers. Over in Buckinghamshire, tree surgeon Malcolm explains how he prepares for disaster by sampling the local wildlife – he has feasted on squirrel, rabbit, magpie, and even tried ant eggs! ....
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-29
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Beyond the Pole
2009-01-01
Beyond the Pole
Overview: A documentary film crew follows the first carbon neutral, organic, vegetarian expedition ever to attempt the North Pole. Simultaneously Saving the Planet and getting into the Guinness Book of Records Brian and Mark hope to kill two birds with one stone. Unfortunately, they have never done anything like this before.
Genres: Comedy Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
2016-10-15
The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
Overview: A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-15
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Stories of Lost Souls
2004-11-12
Stories of Lost Souls
Overview: Seven (or six - depending on the version) short stories of conquest, desperation and the will to overcome.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-12
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A Big Lego Christmas
2016-12-26
A Big Lego Christmas
Overview: A look behind the scenes as the world's most profitable toy maker opens its biggest ever Lego store, in London. Designer Justin's first ever kit finally hits the shelves, and Lego pro Duncan prepares to make the largest model ever - a replica of Tower Bridge.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-26
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Who Gets the Dog
2007-12-02
Who Gets the Dog
Overview: A drama about a couple on the edge of divorce, their solicitors, their daughter and of course, their dog.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-02
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Billy Elliot
2000-09-28
Billy Elliot
Overview: County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, starting a class war with the lower classes suffering. Caught in the middle of the conflict is 11-year old Billy Elliot, who, after leaving his boxing club for the day, stumbles upon a ballet class and finds out that he's naturally talented. He practices with his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson for an upcoming audition in Newcastle-upon Tyne for the royal Ballet school in London.
Genres: Drama Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-28
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The Very Thought of You
1998-05-08
The Very Thought of You
Overview: Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-08
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New Year's Eve
2002-11-18
New Year's Eve
Overview: A young woman brings out the worst in a group of friends on New Year's Eve.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-18
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Breathe
2017-10-13
Breathe
Overview: Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-13
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Someone Else
2006-08-20
Someone Else
Overview: When thirty-something David isn't working as a photographer at a high-street photo studio he is stressing over his love-life. Torn between his rather-too-agreeable girlfriend Lisa and the exciting but tricky Nina, he has serious decision to make. When he gets it all wrong and loses them both he has to start all over again.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-20
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Offending Angels
2002-04-19
Offending Angels
Overview: Sam and Baggy are two non-committal slackers who while their time away with nonsensical affairs while dreaming of greater things in life. Paris and Zeke are two guardian angels who confront them with plans for change. Paris is a former dolphin while Zeke is a former squirrel.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-19
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Cooked
2010-05-21
Cooked
Overview: Cooked tells the story of the unlikely love triangle that sparks between a walrus a seal and a lobster in an arctic sauna.
Genres: Animation Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-21
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The Banker's Guide to Art
2016-07-14
The Banker's Guide to Art
Overview: Documentary that takes an inside look at the high-stakes, and sometimes murky, world of art collecting.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-14
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The Hungry Corpse
2013-06-26
The Hungry Corpse
Overview: In London's bustling, yet desolate Trafalgar Square, an ancient corpse meets a pigeon with a broken wing.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-26
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We Love Are You Being Served?
2020-08-28
We Love Are You Being Served?
Overview: Grace Brothers shut up shop over thirty years ago but for one night only we are reopening that infamous department store, climbing into the lift and going up to celebrate everything we love about Britain's brashest bawdiest sitcom, Are You Being Served?. Featuring side-splitting clips and behind the scenes footage, prepare to have your ribs well and truly tickled as we pay tribute to the true-blue sitcom phenomenon that is Are You Being Served?
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-28
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Screening
2020-11-20
Screening
Overview: Once Upon a Time 4 years ago, a scientific advisor gets hit by the full farce of the government she's trying to help. Shot and edited remotely during lockdown, an all-star cast brilliantly bring to life the story of a disease expert who is wading through the treacle of government bureaucracy. Can she persuade the powers-that-be that we actually do need experts? And that ignoring the science can have deadly, global consequences...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-20
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Botticelli, Florence and the Medici
2021-09-06
Botticelli, Florence and the Medici
Overview: Documentary on the art and culture of Florence in 15th century Tuscany and, in particular, the work of Eary Ranaissance painter Sandro Botticelli (1445-1501).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-06
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We Love Sitcom
2016-09-09
We Love Sitcom
Overview: Panel quiz show hosted by Ben Miller, featuring a selection of sitcom stars who, split into teams, battle it out by testing their knowledge on British sitcoms past and present.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-09
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