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Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
7.5

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

Dec 20, 2014

Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2014 59 min 13 vues
Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk wit left a body of work that spanned four decades. Mayall's characters include the Black Country's investigative nerd Kevin Turvey, Felicity Kendal-adoring student and 'People's Poet' Rik in The Young Ones, ruthless MP Alan B'Stard in The New Statesman, seedy loser Richie in Bottom and larger-than-life characters Robin Hood and flying ace Lord Flashheart from Blackadder. Narrated by Simon Callow, this programme salutes Rik Mayall and celebrates his part in the UK's comedy history using rare and unseen archive footage. It also features contributions from people who knew or admired him, including Michael Palin, Simon Pegg, Lenny Henry, Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle, Christopher Ryan, Tim McInnerny, Jools Holland, Ruby Wax and Greg Davies.
Documentary
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
7.5

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

Jan 01, 1989

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989 92 min 2 vues
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
Comedy
Babylon's Burning
1

Babylon's Burning

Jul 15, 2007

Babylon's Burning
2007 156 min 1 vues
If you don’t know about The Ruts, you should. A pivotal UK punk band, Henry Rollins frequently refers to their album The Crack as the “best album ever made” and the band make frequent appearances on his radio show, Harmony In My Head. Guitarist Paul Fox of the legendary punk band The Ruts was diagnosed with cancer, and members of the music community rallied to London to perform a one-night only benefit concert to raise funds to help with Paul’s medical bills. The show, held on July 16, 2007 featured the remaining members of the band (lead singer Malcolm Owen died in 1980) regrouped with Henry Rollins taking over the lead. Additional performances by Tom Robinson, The Damned, Misty in Roots, UK Subs, Splodge, John Otway and the Peafish House Band which featured Lee Harris, (The Blockheads), Tony Barber of The Buzzcocks and Rowland Rivron , who backed Edward Tudor-Pole and TV Smith (Wikipedia.com).
There's No Business...
10

There's No Business...

Jan 01, 1994

There's No Business...
1994 75 min 1 vues
There's No Business... is a 1994 British partially improvised comedy film directed by Kevin Molony and produced by Claudia Lloyd for Prospect Pictures. It stars Raw Sex (Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron) as Ken Bishop and his stepson Duane, and Lee Cornes as their musical agent Dickie Valentino, in their attempt to remake a track by Ken's old band, 'The Nice Twelve' for a TV advert for 'Pinkies', a brand of kitchen gloves made by Mort Clayton (Mac McDonald). Alexander Armstrong (Tim) and Sam Graham (Fergus) work for the fictional advertising agency Sprote and Sprote. The film takes its name from the 1954 film There's No Business Like Show Business which itself borrowed the 1946 song of the same name by Irving Berlin, written for the musical Annie Get Your Gun.
Comedy
French & Saunders LIVE
1

French & Saunders LIVE

Mar 12, 1990

French & Saunders LIVE
1990 96 min 1 vues
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders perform a live comedy show in London's West End at the world famous Shaftesbury Theatre, in front of a hugely appreciative sell-out audience. Over an hour of hilarious sketches and gags, with support provided by Raw Sex (Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron as Ken and Duane Bishop).
Comedy
Private Enterprise
1

Private Enterprise

Jan 02, 1986

Private Enterprise
1986 34 min 1 vues
Whilst delivering toilet rolls to a recording studio, small-time crook Keith pockets a demo tape by the newly disbanded group Toy Department, which he takes to a promoter, Brian. Together they have a chart hit with the 'mystery' group but complications arise when Brian wants a live tour.
Comedy
Eat the Rich
6

Eat the Rich

Oct 23, 1987

Eat the Rich
1987 90 min 31 vues
C'est l'histoire d'Alex, il travaille dans un restaurant fréquenté par la haute société londonienne et n'en peut plus de supporter tous les clichés de cette foule outrancière et sans vergogne qui le méprise. Le jour où il pète les plombs et se retrouve à la rue, il décide de se venger de ce monde mené par les riches où les pauvres n'ont pas leur mot à dire. Lui et le petit groupuscule qu'il a réuni est récupéré par les services secret russes qui le soutiennent pour mettre hors d'état de nuire le plus dangereux de leurs ennemis, le premier ministre, être dominé sans le savoir par sa matrone de femme, qui ne voit la vie que par le sexe et la bière et surtout, qui a sa façon très personnelle de régler les situations extrêmes.
Action
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
7

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy

May 26, 2018

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
2018 90 min 2 vues
This documentary explores the legacy of one of the most notorious British sitcoms of all time. Launching alternative comedy onto our screens, the show made household names of its performers and writers and proved to be a huge influence, despite the BBC reportedly being baffled by what they'd commissioned back in 1982. Never before had a flagship comedy show contained so much violence, depravity and anarchy - it was a shot across the bow to mainstream comedians that things would never be the same again.
Documentary
Sunny
1

Sunny

Jun 03, 2019

Sunny
2019 4 min 1 vues
After accidentally killing a mutual friend, a hitman is taken into the forest to make amends
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
5

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Oct 05, 2024

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
2024 59 min 1 vues
Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer
Music
There's No Business...
10

There's No Business...

Jan 01, 1994

There's No Business...
1994 75 min 1 vues
There's No Business... is a 1994 British partially improvised comedy film directed by Kevin Molony and produced by Claudia Lloyd for Prospect Pictures. It stars Raw Sex (Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron) as Ken Bishop and his stepson Duane, and Lee Cornes as their musical agent Dickie Valentino, in their attempt to remake a track by Ken's old band, 'The Nice Twelve' for a TV advert for 'Pinkies', a brand of kitchen gloves made by Mort Clayton (Mac McDonald). Alexander Armstrong (Tim) and Sam Graham (Fergus) work for the fictional advertising agency Sprote and Sprote. The film takes its name from the 1954 film There's No Business Like Show Business which itself borrowed the 1946 song of the same name by Irving Berlin, written for the musical Annie Get Your Gun.
Comedy
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
8.2

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Mar 05, 1988

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
1988 52 min 4 vues
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.
Comedy
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
8.2

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Mar 05, 1988

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
1988 52 min 4 vues
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.
Comedy
The Laughing Prisoner
5

The Laughing Prisoner

Apr 03, 1987

The Laughing Prisoner
1987 41 min 1 vues
A funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or homage) of (to) the Kafkaesque 1960's television show 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan in the lead role. This time it is a successful television presenter (Jools Holland) who decides to quit at the height of his stardom. He is abducted from his apartment and brought to the village, where number 2 (a young Stephen Fry) is questioning him. The whole show has a cosy 1980's feel to it, with several bands from that period performing their music.
TV Movie
Leave to Remain
1

Leave to Remain

May 11, 1989

Leave to Remain
1989 108 min 1 vues
Set during the political upheaval following Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power in Iran, Les Blair's gripping work tells the story of Shahin Mohamedi, a young Iranian woman studying in London. When the cheques her father sends from home are intercepted by the Khomeini government, she is threatened with repatriation by vicious British immigration officers. To remain in England she must be granted 'Leave To Remain'. Enter Jimmy Johnstone, an English wide-boy strapped for cash and willing to perform the paper marriage that will ensure Shahin's freedom. Jimmy wants to build on the relationship, but Shahin's heart is a thousand miles away with her old fiance.
Drama
Honest Decent & True
1

Honest Decent & True

Feb 09, 1986

Honest Decent & True
1986 98 min 1 vues
The launch of Chaser lager could be big for KFS if Alun shows some commitment; if Mike's lifestyle doesn't catch up with him; if the rest of the team concern themselves more with the product's image and less with their own - they might just have a winner on their hands.
Comedy
Showbiz Darts
1

Showbiz Darts

Oct 20, 2006

Showbiz Darts
2006 min 1 vues
Eight celebrities with a passion for darts step up to the oche to see if they have what it takes to become the first Showbiz Darts Champion.
Reality
Celebrity Masterchef
5.8

Celebrity Masterchef

Sep 20, 2024

Celebrity Masterchef
2024 min 12 vues
Chef and restaurateur John Torode and food writer and ingredients expert Gregg Wallace search for the country's top celebrity chef.
Reality
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Jan 15, 2015

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
2015 min 52 vues
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Comedy
The Comic Strip Presents...
7.4

The Comic Strip Presents...

Jan 20, 2016

The Comic Strip Presents...
2016 min 16 vues
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alternative comedy. The core members are Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Alexei Sayle with frequent appearances by Keith Allen, Robbie Coltrane and others.
Comedy
The Comic Strip Presents...
7.4

The Comic Strip Presents...

Jan 20, 2016

The Comic Strip Presents...
2016 min 16 vues
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alternative comedy. The core members are Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Alexei Sayle with frequent appearances by Keith Allen, Robbie Coltrane and others.
Comedy
Pointless Celebrities
6.1

Pointless Celebrities

Feb 01, 2025

Pointless Celebrities
2025 min 17 vues
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come up with the answers that nobody else could think of.
Talk
Pointless Celebrities
7.4

Pointless Celebrities

Jan 20, 2016

Pointless Celebrities
2016 min 16 vues
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alternative comedy. The core members are Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Alexei Sayle with frequent appearances by Keith Allen, Robbie Coltrane and others.
Comedy