British Comedy Guide
Alfresco. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Redmond, Stephen Fry, Ben Elton, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane. Copyright: Granada Television
Alfresco

Alfresco

  • TV sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Six faces then new to television, but already known to connoisseurs of comedy around Britain, bring their own brand of humour to Alfresco. Stars Robbie Coltrane, Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Siobhan Redmond and Emma Thompson

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Robbie Coltrane Ensemble Actor
Ben Elton Ensemble Actor
Stephen Fry Ensemble Actor
Hugh Laurie Ensemble Actor
Siobhan Redmond Ensemble Actor
Emma Thompson Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Ben Elton Writer
Stephen Fry Writer (Series 2)
Hugh Laurie Writer (Series 2)
Emma Thompson Writer (Additional Material) (Series 2)
John Lloyd Script Consultant (Series 1)
Production team
Stuart Orme Director
Sandy Ross Producer (Series 1)
John G. Temple Producer (Series 2)
Steve Morrison Executive Producer
D. L. Heyes (as D.L. Heyes) Editor
Colin Heron Editor
Alan Swain Editor
John Bocking Editor (Series 2)
Chris Bradshaw Production Designer
Doreen Jones Casting Director (Series 2)
Mary Judge Costume Designer (Series 1)
Vera Preston Costume Designer (Series 2)
Lynda Tully (as Linda Tulley) Make-up Designer (Series 1)
Stella O'Farrell Make-up Designer (Series 2)
Alun Evans Lighting Designer (Series 1)
Malcolm Foster Lighting Designer (Series 2)
David McNiven Composer (Series 2)
David McNiven Musical Director (Series 1)

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