The League of Gentlemen

Welcome to Royston Vasey. You'll Never Leave!

151999•30m•7.7/10

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The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.

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Production

BBC Studios

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 11, 1999

Last Aired

October 31, 2002

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith, Jeremy Dyson

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Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Welcome to Royston Vasey

Air date: 1999-01-11

Ben struggles to take in Auntie Val and Uncle Harvey’s incomprehensible house rules, while Martin poses a threat to the precious things in Tubbs and Edward’s Local Shop. At the local job center, Pauline is furious when someone lands an interview without her help. Taxi driver Babs makes middling progress through her sex change.

The Road to Royston Vasey

Air date: 1999-01-18

Royston Vasey's new road is under construction: good news for all the town's inhabitants except Tubbs and Edward won't this bring strangers to the town? Judee is off to Antigua for a luxury holiday; Pauline is holding a workshop in selling the Big Issue (a newspaper for the homeless), and Ben is trying to use the telephone at the Dentons. We meet butcher Hillary Briss, Henry and Ally, the video-viewers and Reverend Bernice, Royston Vasey's outspoken lady vicar.

Nightmare in Royston Vasey

Air date: 1999-01-25

An employee working on the new road stumbles into the lair of Edward and Tubbs, breakfast at the Denton's is not what Benjamin was expecting, and a tortoise has an unfortunate encounter with Dr. Chinnery.

The Beast of Royston Vasey

Air date: 1999-02-01

Chinnery examines the so-called "beast", but has he correctly identified it? Also, the Legz Akimbo Theatre Company arrives to perform a play at the local school.

Love Comes to Royston Vasey

Air date: 1999-02-08

Ben tries to escape from the Dentons. Henry and Ally go to the wrong film but try to make the best of it. Geoff gives a very truthful and upsetting speech at Mike's wedding.

Escape from Royston Vasey

Air date: 1999-02-15

Tubbs & Edward's son David returns. Ben leaves Royston Vasey. Ross reveals a secret.

Cast

Mark Gatiss

Various

Steve Pemberton

Various

Reece Shearsmith

Various

Jeremy Dyson

Various

Isabelle Estelle Corbusier

Various

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The League of Gentlemen

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Production

Language

Status

First Aired

Last Aired

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Created By

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Cast

Mark Gatiss

Steve Pemberton

Reece Shearsmith

Jeremy Dyson

Isabelle Estelle Corbusier

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