British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Look Around You. Image shows from L to R: Pam Bachelor (Olivia Colman), Peter Packard (Peter Serafinowicz), Pealy Maghti (Josie D'Arby), Jack Morgan (Robert Popper). Copyright: Talkback Productions
Look Around You

Look Around You

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Two
  • 2002 - 2005
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Series spoofing 1970s and 80s eductional films and future technology TV programmes. Stars Peter Serafinowicz, Robert Popper, Olivia Colman, Josie D'Arby and Nigel Lambert

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A Year In The Life Of A Year. Rhys Thomas. Copyright: BBC TV

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The Day Today. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

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Brass Eye. Chris Morris. Copyright: TalkbackThames TV

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Cricklewood Greats

Spoof documentary written by and starring Peter Capaldi which explores the greatest stars of Cricklewood's legendary film studios.

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