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The Comic Strip Presents

The series features a collection of standalone TV movies starring comedians from London's Comic Strip club and their acquaintances. It's known for its clever parodies of various films, literature, and pop culture references.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Five Go Mad in Dorset

1. Five Go Mad in Dorset

Aired: Nov 2, 1982

In the 1950s, four children, Anne, described as a 'proper little housewife', ...

Episode 2 War

2. War

Aired: Jan 3, 1983

1985:- England has been invaded by the Warsaw Pact countries and middle-class...

Episode 3 The Beat Generation

3. The Beat Generation

Aired: Jan 17, 1983

In the monochrome world of 1960, pretentious Alan, violent Kix and sex-mad El...

Episode 4 Bad News Tour

4. Bad News Tour

Aired: Jan 24, 1983

A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble start...

Episode 5 Summer School

5. Summer School

Aired: Jan 31, 1983

A motley band of suburbanites arrives at a summer school to simulate life in ...

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The Comic Strip Presents Videos

The Comic Strip Presents: A 41st Anniversary Celebration | BFI Q&A

The Comic Strip Presents: A 41st Anniversary Celebration | BFI Q&A

Info about The Comic Strip Presents

Seasons: 9

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres:Comedy