Commercial Breakdown
- TV comedy
- BBC One
- 1989 - 2008
- 59 episodes (7 series)
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world. Stars Patrick Kielty, Rory McGrath, Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, Jim Davidson and more.
Episode menu
Commercial Breakdown With Jimmy Carr, Episode 1
Jimmy Carr presents a collection of the funniest, wildest and weirdest television adverts from across the globe, as well as delivering his own incisive view on adverts, the advertising industry and everything in between.
Further details
Includes an Australian take on the classic audition scene from Flashdance, John Cleese attempting to talk enthusiastically about pretzels and an unusual road rage deterrent from America.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 15th June 2008
- Time
- 10:20pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jimmy Carr | Host / Presenter |
| Rob Colley | Writer |
| Dominic English | Writer |
| Jim Pullin | Writer |
| Charlie Skelton | Writer |
| Fraser Steele | Writer |
| Jane O'Brien | Script Development |
| Mike Whitehill | Script Development |
| Ian Lorimer | Director |
| David Taylor | Producer |
| Cristina Miro | Producer |
| Angela O'Leary | Producer |
| John Smith | Producer |
| Katie Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Danielle Lux | Executive Producer |
| Crispin Holland | Editor |
| Paul Richmond | Editor |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Colin Pigott | Production Designer |