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 1, Episode 1 repeated tomorrow at 10:40pm on U&Gold
Streaming rank this week: 718
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Filming locations for Fast Show across the North-East
The Fast Show was a little bit wooh and a little bit whey in the 1990s - a fast-paced BBC comedy sketch show, starring Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson, that was packed full of catchphrases and featured many scenes filmed in the North-East.
Chris Lloyd, The Northern Echo, 20th September 2020The Fast Show could return as a live show
The stars of The Fast Show have revealed they have talked about a possible new live stage show, and potential new television formats together.
British Comedy Guide, 29th August 2020Why the genius of The Fast Show will never be repeated
As a documentary celebrates the Nineties sketch show, Paul Whitehouse and the cast talk to Chris Bennion.
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 18th August 2020Gold to broadcast second Fast Show special
Gold has ordered a second Fast Show reunion special before the first has even aired. Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases broadcasts on Saturday 29th August, with More Blooming Catchphrases following on 30th Sunday.
British Comedy Guide, 10th August 2020Charlie Higson: The Fast Show was never meant to offend
As he reprises his Swiss Toni persona, the comedian and author explains his jam-packed lockdown schedule, and why sketch shows are risky business.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 1st June 2020The Fast Show reunion confirmed
Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams are to reunite for Gold special The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases.
British Comedy Guide, 9th March 2020The Fast Show to return
The Fast Show is reportedly set to return for a new special on the UKTV network.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2020Jumpers for goalposts: 'The Fast Show' at 25
"And then, the BBC2 sketch series The Fast Show turned 25, giving a whole generation of comedy lovers a chance to reflect on the enormous impact the series, and its cast, have had on British culture ever since. Which was nice."
Paul Holmes, We Are Cult, 28th September 2019The Fast Show cast consider 25th anniversary special
John Thomson has revealed the cast of The Fast Show are 'in talks' to make a 25th anniversary special.
British Comedy Guide, 29th October 2018When sitcom gets serious
I have been thinking about the power of pathos in sitcom.
A Dose Of David Mitchell, 4th October 2018