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The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC
The Real McCoy

The Real McCoy

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two
  • 1991 - 1996
  • 30 episodes (5 series)

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent. Stars Llewella Gideon, Felix Dexter, Leo Chester, Meera Syal, Robbie Gee and more.

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Respect: A Felix Dexter Special. Felix Dexter. Copyright: BBC TV

Respect: A Felix Dexter Special

A documentary celebrating the life of comedy actor and writer Felix Dexter, who passed away in October 2013.

Douglas. Douglas Obasanjo (Felix Dexter). Copyright: BBC TV

Douglas

Felix Dexter stars in a one-off comedy featuring his popular The Real McCoy character, Douglas.

BBC Two TV

Blouse And Skirt

2000 Stand-Up

BBC Two TV

Felix Dexter On TV

Sketch show pilot starring Felix Dexter as various characters from his live comedy act.

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road TV

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Documentary exploring British comedy representing various diverse races and cultures.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation TV

Get Up, Stand Up

Series of sketch and stand-up routines from an all-black comedy trio.

Radio 4 Radio

The Airport

Comedy series about the worst airport in Britain.

BBC Three TV

Toju

A special showcase for up-and-coming black comedian Toju.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Paramount City

Topical entertainment series featuring the best of British and American comedy and music.

Channel 5 logo TV

Club Class

Stand-up series for Channel 5 and Paramount, hosted by Richard Blackwood.

Goodness Gracious Me Radio

Goodness Gracious Me

Award-winning sketch comedy from Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Syal, Nitin Sawhney and Nina Wadia.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV TV

Now What

Sketch show pilot.

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