The Comic Strip Presents...
- TV comedy drama
- Channel 4 / BBC Two / U&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 1, Episode 3 - Bad News Tour
A day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 24th January 1983
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Adrian Edmondson | Vim |
| Nigel Planer | Den |
| Rik Mayall | Colin |
| Peter Richardson | Spider |
| Dawn French | Tracy |
| Jennifer Saunders | Sally |
| Serena Evans | Cheryl |
| Bert Parnaby | Neighbour |
| Neville Smith | Manager |
| Judy Hawkins | Girl Friend |
| Charu Bala Chokshi (as Chara Bala Choksi) | Cashier |
| Adrian Edmondson | Writer |
| Sandy Johnson | Director |
| Peter Richardson | Producer |
| Andrew St. John | Producer |
| Michael White | Executive Producer |
| Rob Wright | Editor |
| Christopher Hobbs | Production Designer |
| Simon Brint | Composer |
| Adrian Edmondson | Composer |