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The brilliance of Peep Show (2003-2015)
It's been five years since the 'El Dude Brothers' last graced our TV screens. Written primarily by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain with David Mitchell and Robert Webb spearheading the project, it is justly Channel 4's longest running comedy show in its history. Famed for its ambitious use of the first person perspective and interior monologue, this cult classic proves to depict the glory of British humour and British sitcoms generally.
Keith Mulopo, The Boar, 20th July 2020Netflix remove Peep Show scene containing blackface
The scene, which appears in the season two episode "Dance Class", first aired in 2004 and sees Jez (p]Robert Webb]) try to impress love interest Nancy (Rachel Blanchard) by breaking "sexual taboos", including wearing blackface. Jez questions the ethics of wearing blackface, saying that it "feels almost wrong" before asking: "Are you sure this isn't racist?", leading Nancy to reply: "We're breaking a taboo, of course, it feels wrong" and later add: "Jeremy, I come from America. I've seen the problems race brings up." The scene has been cut from the Mitchell and Webb sitcom on Netflix, but is yet to be removed from Channel 4's own catch-up service All4.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 29th June 2020Books: Robert Webb steps back in time
If Come Again sounds outlandish, that's because it is, but it's unabashedly so.
Chris Dobson, The Herald, 16th May 2020Robert Webb on tensions with David Mitchell
"David Mitchell and I never fell out exactly but my goodness there were punchy silences."
The Irish News, 23rd April 2020Robert Webb had two days to live after heart condition
The 47-year-old had to undergo emergency surgery after he failed a medical before filming a new series of Channel 4 sitcom Back with David Mitchell.
Abbie Bray, Metro, 13th April 2020Top 20 British sitcoms of 21st century: Peep Show
Peep Show is still the longest running sitcom in Channel 4 history. Two things particularly (other than Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain's brilliant writing) elevate it above the usual odd couple style flat share set-up. Firstly, the unique way it is filmed, enabling us to not only see the world through Mark and Jez's eyes but hear their (often not entirely flattering) thoughts.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 30th March 2020A look back at the 'After the Event' sketches
For obvious reasons the 'Remain Indoors' sketches, also known as 'The Quiz Broadcast' although officially known as 'After the Event' are everywhere.
Jazzy Janey, A Dose Of David Mitchell, 26th March 2020Introducing a French person to Peep Show
We decided to introduce to Peep Show to a French person who has neither seen nor heard of the show ever before. Did they like it? Watch to find out.
Alex Roberts, JOE, 13th February 2020Robert Webb tours UK and Ireland
Robert Webb is set to tour the UK and Ireland to celebrate the release of his debut fiction novel Come Again.
Noemi Vallone, The Bookseller, 11th February 202012 Days of Christmas Specials 3: The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff
This all star Christmas special was a spin off of Radio 4 favourite, Bleak Expectations and it's a show that you need to add to your Christmas watch list!
Rhianna Evans, The Comedy Blog, 16th December 2019