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.
Video clips
Tony Blair goes for a hip look
Tony Blair has gone for a new direction after going on the run, and is interviewed by whispering Bob Harris on The Old Grey Whistle Test.
The Guardian newspaper offices
A look at the offices of The Guardian - "Never Knowingly Enjoy Yourself".
Behind The Scenes on Red Top
A video going behind the scenes of Gold's brand new fantasy comedy, Comic Strip: Red Top.
Meet the Characters of Red Top
Meet the all-star cast from Comic Strip Presents... Red Top.
Red Top Trailer
A brand new fantasy comedy...
The Comic Strip Presents: Five Go To Rehab
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Comic Strip, original writer Peter Richardson has returned to the English countryside for a brand-new Comic Strip adventure, also starring Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Robbie Coltrane and Stephen Mangan.