British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations
A Close Shave

A Close Shave

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 1995
  • 1 episode

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit. Stars Peter Sallis and Anne Reid.

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Wallace and Gromit

Wallace & Gromit

A list of comedies starring characters from the Wallace & Gromit claymation programmes and films, including the sheep-based spin-offs.

Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC TV

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations TV

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations TV

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations TV

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations TV

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. Copyright: Aardman Animations Film

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit

Wallace and Gromit discover that their new pest control business is in high demand when a monstrous rabbit strikes.

Wallace And Gromit's Cracking Contraptions. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC TV

Wallace And Gromit's Cracking Contraptions

A collection of shorts featuring some of Wallace and Gromit's unusual and chaotic machines.

Wallace And Gromit At The Proms. Copyright: BBC / Aardman Animations TV

Wallace And Gromit At The Proms

TV broadcast of Wallace and Gromit's special musical performance.

Shaun The Sheep Movie. Copyright: Aardman Animations Film

Shaun The Sheep Movie

When Shaun's mischief inadvertently leads to the Farmer being taken away, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to go into the big city to rescue him.

A Grand Night In: The Story Of Aardman. Copyright: BBC TV

A Grand Night In: The Story Of Aardman

Documentary about Aardman Animations and their celebrated comedy characters, including Morph, Wallace & Gromit and Shaun The Sheep.

Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon. Copyright: Aardman Animations Film

Shaun The Sheep 2: Farmageddon

A second film starring Shaun The Sheep. An adorable alien comes to Mossy Bottom Farm.

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