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 5, Episode 1 - Detectives On The Edge Of A Nervous Breakdown
In a sequel to feature film spin-off The Bullshitters, Bonehead and Foyle are called in to solve a 70s-style murder. Unfortunately, so are 70s detectives Shouting George of The Weeney and Jason Bentley of Department Z, and 90s Northern detective Dave Spanker.
Notes
A Comic Strip Production.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 22nd April 1993
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 35 minutes
Cast & crew
| Keith Allen | Bonehead |
| Keith Allen | Gourmet Detective |
| Peter Richardson | Foyle |
| Peter Richardson | Jason Bentley |
| Jim Broadbent | George |
| Phil Cornwell | Dave Spanker |
| Jim Carter | Commander |
| Gary Beadle | Ronnie |
| John Forgeham | Sergeant |
| Sara Stockbridge | Sonia |
| Virginia Fiol | Mandy |
| Michael White | TV Executive |
| Mark Caven | TV Producer |
| George Yiasoumi | Writer |
| Doon Mackichan | Journalist |
| Emma Bernard | Journalist |
| Jimmy Fagg | East End Drinker |
| Jimmy Fagg | Landlord |
| Peter Richardson | Writer |
| Keith Allen | Writer |
| Peter Richardson | Director |
| Keith Allen | Director |
| Howie Nicol | Director |
| Lolli Kimpton | Producer |
| Michael White | Executive Producer |
| Peter Delfgou | Editor |
| Beverley D'Souza | Editor |
| Marcus Rowland | Production Designer |
| Vic Martin | Composer |
| Russell Bell | Composer |