British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

The Crystal Cube

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two
  • 1983
  • 1 pilot

Mockumentary science show pilot, featuring one of the earliest TV appearances from Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. Stars Robbie Coltrane, Arthur Bostrom, Fanny Carby, Roy Heather, John Savident and more.

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