British Comedy Guide
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC
The Fast Show

The Fast Show

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two
  • 1994 - 2001
  • 25 episodes (3 series)

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters. Stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Simon Day, Mark Williams and more.

  • Series 2, Episode 4 repeated Monday at 11:20pm on Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 1,319

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Paul Whitehouse Various
Charlie Higson Various
John Thomson Various
Simon Day Various
Mark Williams Various
Arabella Weir Various
Caroline Aherne Various
Paul Shearer Ensemble Actor
Eryl Maynard Ensemble Actor
Colin McFarlane Ensemble Actor
Maria McErlane Ensemble Actor (Series 2-3)
Donna Ewin Ensemble Actor (Series 2-3)
Rory Jennings Ensemble Actor (Series 2-3)
Robin Driscoll Ensemble Actor (Series 1-2)
Rhys Thomas Ensemble Actor (Series 3)
Nick Holder Ensemble Actor (Series 1-2)
Louise Brill Ensemble Actor (Series 3)
Jeff Harding Ensemble Actor (Series 1-2)
Michelle Collins Ensemble Actor (Series 1)
Writing team
Paul Whitehouse Writer
Charlie Higson Writer
Simon Day Writer
Mark Williams Writer
Arabella Weir Writer
Caroline Aherne Writer
John Thomson Writer
David Cummings Writer
Graham Linehan Writer
Arthur Mathews (as Arthur Matthews) Writer
Brendan O'Casey Writer (Series 2-3)
Craig Cash Writer (Series 2-3)
Henry Normal Writer (Series 2-3)
Gary Howe Writer (Series 2)
Richard Preddy Writer (Series 2)
Dave Gorman Writer (Series 3)
Bob Mortimer Writer (Series 3)
Jane Bussmann Writer (Series 3)
David Quantick Writer (Series 3)
Production team
Mark Mylod Director (Series 2-3)
Sid Roberson Director (Series 2)
John Birkin Director (Series 1)
Arch Dyson Director (Series 1)
Paul Whitehouse Producer
Charlie Higson Producer
Mark Lawrence Editor (Series 1)
Graham Hutchings Editor (Series 1)
Nick Peto Editor
Jonathan Seal Editor (Series 3)
Andrew Howe-Davies Production Designer (Series 1)
Chris Thompson Production Designer (Series 1)

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