The Comic Strip Presents...
- TV comedy drama
- Channel 4 / BBC Two / 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 |