Episode 102 (British TV Comedies) - After Show
British TV Comedies - After Show
The Inbetweeners
2008 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 3 seasons
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Those who remember the awkward years of adolescence can relive those painful days in this British comedy series, where the cringe-inducing humor arises from the ill-fated antics of its four protagonists. Suburban teenage friends Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, students at Rudge Park Comprehensive, attempt to navigate the social scene, attract members of the gentler sex, and saunter among the cool crowd. However, despite their best efforts, the four hapless lads usually end up on the side of the nerds.
First episode date: May 1, 2008
Peep Show
2003 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 9 seasons
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College chums Mark and Jeremy share a flat in Croyden. Well, actually, unemployed Jeremy lives in a room in Mark's flat. Although these pals couldn't be more different, they find they're facing a lot of the same issues as they make the adjustment from university life to the working world. Mark is financially secure but socially inept. Jeremy, less successful financially, is confident and usually has better luck with the opposite sex.
First episode date: September 19, 2003
Writers: Robert Webb, Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain
Program creators: Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, Andrew O'Connor
Spaced
1999 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 2 seasons
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Tim, a comic book artist who just broke up with the love of his life, and Daisy, an aspiring writer, meet by chance and decide to pose as a professional couple to secure a relatively cheap flat.
First episode date: September 24, 1999
Awards: British Comedy Award for the Best TV Comedy Actress, MORE
Friday Night Dinner
2011 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 6 seasons
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The titular mealtime is anything but normal for brothers Adam and Jonny Goodman, siblings in an eccentric Jewish family who return home each week for free eats. When they're not busy playing pranks on each other, they're breaking bread with their parents: father Martin likes to stroll around shirtless and collect science magazines, while mom Jackie is obsessed with `MasterChef' and tries her best to inject an air of normalcy into the insanity that always ensues. And of course, supper just wouldn't be the same without an appearance from Jim, a creepy neighbour whose frequent visits elevate him to `stalker' status.
First episode date: February 25, 2011
Production location(s): London
Fleabag
2016 ‧ Comedy-drama ‧ 2 seasons
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A dry-witted woman, known only as Fleabag, has no filter as she navigates life and love in London while trying to cope with tragedy. The angry, grief-riddled woman tries to heal while rejecting anyone who tries to help her, but Fleabag continues to keep up her bravado through it all. Comic actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars as the titular character on the series, which is based on Waller-Bridge's 2013 one-woman show of the same name.
Program creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Composer: Isobel Waller-Bridge
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, MORE
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, MORE
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