The Thick of It: Series 1
Synopsis: All three episodes from the first series of BBC4’s satirical political comedy series written and directed by Armando Iannucci. The caustic comedy, set in the corridors of power, follows […]
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Yes, Minister: Series 1
Synopsis: When the Right Honorable Jim Hacker lands the job of Cabinet Minister he thinks he is, at last, in a position of power. However, he has not accounted for […]
How to Start Your Own Country
Synopsis: One morning, Danny Wallace decided to start his very own country. Little did he know it was a decision that would take him tens of thousands of miles across […]
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin
Synopsis: Although he was never a cast member on SNL, Steve Martin currently holds the record for number of times hosting the show. From his early days as a stand-up […]
Ramones: It’s Alive 1974-1996
Synopsis: Pioneers of punk the Ramones are one of the most celebrated rock acts of all time, and their place in music history is undeniable. As the quintessential garage band, […]
Steve Martin: Bits and Pieces
Synopsis: Steve Martin remains one of the most beloved and creatively prolific talents in American comedy, but until now his body of work on television has been largely unavailable on […]
Homage to Steve
Synopsis: Originally released in 1984, this show features Martin’s Oscar-nominated short The Absent-Minded Waiter; his full performance at the Universal Amphitheatre from September 28, 1979; and “The Comedians Segment”. *********************************************************************** […]
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone
Synopsis: On September 12th 2004, just two and a half days before Johnny Ramone’s death, a group of musicians and friends staged a benefit concert in Los Angeles to celebrate […]
The Best of… What’s Left of… Not Only… But Also…
Synopsis: Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were a major part of the new comedy era in the ’60s and ’70s. Their great partnership was formed when the pair wrote and […]
Steve Martin’s Best Show Ever
Synopsis: Steve Martin’s fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and […]
All Commercials… A Steve Martin Special
Synopsis: Steve Martin’s third NBC special serves as a salute to 1970s television commercials. Taking shots at everything from “Suzy Chapstick” to Palmolive to advertising agencies, this special showcased Martin’s […]
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Synopsis: The reunion of the Monty Python team on stage for the first time in over 30 years, and for the last time ever, was the most anticipated production of […]
The Unknown Marx Brothers
Synopsis: A unique look at film’s most original comedy legends. On Your Marx, Get Set, Go!! Experience the hopes, dreams, triumphs and defeats of the brothers simply known as Groucho, […]
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