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Name: The Comic Strip
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1982-11-02
Cast: Bob McFaddenLarry KenneyMaggie Wheeler

TV-G
1982
2 Seasons
8.0 (70)

The British comedy TV series rose in the 1980s and showcases different alternative comedy acts. The comedians that are presented on the show are best known for their other show Comic Strip Presents. The Comic Strip is just a spin off of this show. Each episode consists of new skits that the comedians act in. Occasionally there are other celebrities that appear on the show, giving a guest appearance or cameo.

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Seasons

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13. The Yob

March 7, 2005

An illegal psychic teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong, and pretentious promo director Patrick gets his genes mixed with those of a football hooligan. Slowly, he begins to change - taking on some undeniably yobbish tendencies.

12. The Strike

January 2, 1986

A young and innocent man from the Welsh Valleys pens a script about the miners' strike. When success comes calling, he and the script get the Hollywood treatment.

11. Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

February 11, 1984

The inappropriately named hit man ‘Mr Jolly' rents office space next door to alcoholic incompetents Rik and Ade, proprietors of ‘Dreamytime Escorts', London's seediest escort agency.

10. More Bad News

February 27, 1988

A rock journalist reunites the Bad News band, who parted company after a disastrous maiden tour, for a one-off gig. But all does not go according to plan…

9. Funseekers

March 26, 1988

It's high season in Ibiza, and the holidaymakers have arrived for another annual binge. But the pace is so frantic no-one notices the pregnant maid ostracised by her nearest and dearest.

8. Four Men in a Plane

January 4, 2000

Our four salesmen share the plane journey from hell on their way to a sales conference. Since they last met some of their careers have advanced immeasurably while others have stagnated. Cue endless squabbling.

7. Four Men in a Car

April 12, 1998

In a savage scenario, the Comic Strip follows the journey from hell for four salesmen vying for a promotion. Knowing only one man will be selected, the prospect of company cars, private parking and executive washrooms mingles with mounting testosterone.

6. Five Go Mad On Mescalin

November 2, 1983

While on their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm the intrepid youngsters learn that their Uncle Quentin, a well-known scientist and homosexual, has escaped from prison.

5. Didn't You Kill My Brother?

March 19, 1988

An everyday story of gangland folk. Old rivalries are renewed when Carl Moss is prematurely released from prison. His new occupation leads him into conflict with his gangland brother and the head of the 'family firm', the notorious Mrs Moss.

4. The Bulls***ters

November 3, 1984

An affectionate tribute to TV tough guys. Our heroes, Bonehead and Foyle, have retired from active service and are running a training school for TV tough guys. But a kidnapping forces them out of retirement to save the girl - and the Western world.

3. Consuela

January 1, 1986

A man brings his pretty new wife back to his ancestral home but she soon runs into trouble with the housekeeper, who seems to resent her.

2. Private Enterprise

January 2, 1986

A toilet paper delivery man steals a band's demo tape and gets the money when the 'mystery' band is a success.

1. Slags

February 11, 1984

In the not-too distant future, the evil Slags confront the 'nice' Hawaiians, who control with goodwill and flower garlands, in a story of passion and shadowy violence.

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