The Fast Show

The Fast Show

15199430m7.8/10
Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.8/10(49)

The Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 27, 1994

Last Aired

April 3, 2012

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Fat Sweaty Coppers
E1
The Fat Sweaty Coppers
Air date: 1994-09-27
The Fat Sweaty Coppers try to solve a burglary, Ron Manager talks about Ryan Giggs, Unlucky Alf has an accident with a cricket ball, The Unpronounceables have trouble with some names, Chanel 9 advertises the Kitchen Gizmo, Prof Denzil Dexter does an experiment with some cardboard tubes, Ted and Ralph discuss the broken fence, the Comedy Vicar returns.
Isle of Man
E2
Isle of Man
Air date: 1994-10-04
A brother and sister discuss the joys of living on the Isle of Man, Unlucky Alf buys a parrot, A doctor jokes to a patient about cancer, Tommy Cockles talks about Bogart and Bacall, Bob Fleming tries to speak about fishing tackle, Ron Manager talks about alcohol, Ralph asks Ted about Tina Turner, The Fat Sweaty Coppers get hold of a food van, The Annoying Irishman makes an appearance.
Worldview
E3
Worldview
Air date: 1994-10-11
Ron Manager talks about Soccer, The Off-Roaders get stuck, Ralph finds Ted fishing, A Chorus Girl surprises everyone with her singing, Unlucky Alf tries to catch a bus, Tommy Cockles talks about the late comedian Arthur Atkinson, Prof Denzil Dexter builds a time machine, Mime from the Isle of Man by Jack Pott and Tom Bowler.
North Sea Pollution
E4
North Sea Pollution
Air date: 1994-10-18
Elsa Richardson investigates pollution in the North Sea, There's an advert for Cheesy Peas, That's Amazing looks at outback skills, Ted and Ralph have a discussion about green overalls, Indecisive Dave talks about getting a BMW, Tommy Cockles looks back at a World War 1 film, Chanel 9 has no news to report, Roy and Renee discuss their holiday to Paris.
Cemetery
E5
Cemetery
Air date: 1994-10-25
Unlucky Alf attends his friend's funeral, but gets buried himself by mistake, Ron Manager talks about the past, Andy the Affair Man flirts at the office, Prof Denzil Dexter has a problem with space bats, The Suit You Tailors get reported to the manager, Bob Fleming discusses country matters.
Shark Fishing
E6
Shark Fishing
Air date: 1994-11-01
The Off-Roaders go shark fishing, Bob Fleming talks to Clive Tucker about carpenter's tools, Indecisive Dave discusses the England team, Unlucky Alf has a bad dream about a pools win, Chanel 9 advertises the Orgazma Gizmo and Poula Fisch has a shocking weather report, Arthur Atkinson introduces Chester Drawers, Ed Winchester meets some similar presenters.

Cast

Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse

Various Characters

Charlie Higson

Various Characters

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Various Characters

John Thomson

John Thomson

Various Characters

Caroline Aherne

Caroline Aherne

Various Characters

Arabella Weir

Arabella Weir

Various Characters

Simon Day

Simon Day

Various Characters

Maria McErlane

Maria McErlane

Various Characters

Paul Shearer

Various Characters

Colin McFarlane

Colin McFarlane

Various Characters

Jeff Harding

Jeff Harding

Various Characters

Rhys Thomas

Rhys Thomas

Various Characters

Rory Jennings

Rory Jennings

Various Characters

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