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The Comic Strip Presents...

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 4 - Summer School

Dawn French's improbable exposé of a university course in Iron Age Living, with Robbie Coltrane and Peter Richardson.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 31st January 1983
Time
9pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Adrian Edmondson Peter
Jennifer Saunders Liz
Rik Mayall Tark
Lois Baxter Beth
Gerard Ryder Jake
Nigel Planer Julian
Dawn French Ursula
Peter Richardson Nick
Rupert Frazer Simon
Martin Potter Tarzan
Elaine Ashley Jane
Robbie Coltrane Desmond
Megumi Shimanuki Japanese Girl
Writing team
Dawn French Writer
Production team
Sandy Johnson Director
Peter Richardson Producer
Andrew St. John Producer
Michael White Executive Producer
Rob Wright Editor
Adrian Smith Production Designer
Thomas Dolby Composer

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