British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Thompson

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC One
  • 1988
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Series containing sketches, songs and dance, starring and written by Emma Thompson. Also features Imelda Staunton, Phyllida Law, Kenneth Branagh and Stephen Moore.

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