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The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions
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 3, Episode 2 - More Bad News

A rock journalist reunites the Bad News band, who parted company after a disastrous maiden tour, for a one-off gig. But all does not go according to plan...

Notes

A Comic Strip Ltd Production.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 27th February 1988
Time
10:50pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Adrian Edmondson Vim
Nigel Planer Den
Rik Mayall Colin
Peter Richardson Spider
Jennifer Saunders Sally
Dawn French Rachel
Judy Hawkins Spider's Wife
Tommy Vance Concert Compere
Steve Walsh Concert Organiser
Anne Cunningham Colin's Mum
Gerard Kelly Promo Director
Anthony Head Recording Studio Engineer
Jonathan Stratt Heavy
Yusuf Khan Waiter
Jonathan Caplan Virgin Megastore Shop Assistant
Gordon Kane Assistant in Chart Shop
Susie Ann Watkins (as Susy Anne Watkins) Sexy Girl in Promo
Writing team
Adrian Edmondson Writer
Production team
Adrian Edmondson Director
Peter Richardson Producer
Simon Wright Producer
Michael White Executive Producer
Rob Wright Editor

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