The Comic Strip Presents...
- TV comedy drama
- Channel 4 / BBC Two / Gold
- 1982 - 2016
- 41 episodes (5 series)
Periodic series of satires and spoofs that helped bring alternative comedy to the mainstream and forge a comedy reputation for then-new Channel 4. Stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and more.
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Series 3, Episode 5 - Didn't You Kill My Brother
An everyday story of gangland folk, starring Alexei Sayle and Beryl Reid. Old rivalries are renewed when Carl Moss is prematurely released from prison. His new occupation leads him into conflict with his gangland brother and the head of the 'family firm', the notorious Mrs Moss.
Notes
A Comic Strip Ltd Production.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 19th March 1988
- Time
- 10:50pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 65 minutes
Cast & crew
| Alexei Sayle | Carl Moss |
| Alexei Sayle | Sterling Moss |
| Beryl Reid | Mrs Moss |
| Pauline Melville | Pauline Sneak |
| Peter Richardson | Mr Chipstick |
| Benjamin Zephaniah | Rufus |
| Zoe Nathenson | Anita |
| Dexter Fletcher | Lennox |
| Laura Hill | Laura |
| Nigel Louis-Marie | Ashley |
| James Hickling | Chong's Son |
| Mmoloki Chrystie | Kid |
| Brian Croucher | Dave |
| David Beames | Alistair |
| Richard Cordery | Newsreader |
| Eddie Yeoh | Mr Chong |
| Tom Lock | Ron |
| Richard Sampson | Mickey |
| Janet Palmer | Dominica |
| Danny Cunningham | Youth in Chinese Restaurant |
| Bonny Brigg | Female Dancer |
| Leslie Guinn | Female Dancer |
| Jack Galloway | Party Guest |
| Kevin Allen | Party Guest |
| Mark Wing-Davey | Party Guest |
| Robert Pereno | Party Guest |
| Jack Ellis | Party Guest |
| Danny Webb | Party Guest |
| Ben Aris | Party Guest |
| John Quarmby | Party Guest |
| James Adah | Naples Street Kid |
| Suza Horvat | Naples Street Kid |
| Andros Adamou | Naples Street Kid |
| Daniel Adegwe | Naples Street Kid |
| Les Bull | Naples Street Kid |
| Rachel Biggs | Naples Street Kid |
| Christian Solari | Naples Street Kid |
| Matthew Marsh | Naples Street Kid |
| Debbie Cleal | Naples Street Kid |
| Giovanni Rennalls | Naples Street Kid |
| Helen Shah | Naples Street Kid |
| Nina Shah | Naples Street Kid |
| Alexei Sayle | Writer |
| David Stafford | Writer |
| Pauline Melville | Writer |
| Bob Spiers | Director |
| Peter Richardson | Producer |
| Simon Wright | Producer |
| Michael White | Executive Producer |
| Geoff Hogg | Editor |
| Deborah Gillingham | Production Designer |
| Kenny Craddock | Composer |
| Colin Gibson | Composer |