Comic Strip - Series 2

Record ID: 127350
  • Title: Comic Strip - Series 2
  • Date: 28th January 1984
  • Summary: (Gino: Story and Pics) This is the story of Gino the delinquent and Angie the party girl. Due to an excess of drink and drugs,Angie passes out in the back of Gino's stolen taxi. From then on,the couple have a series of adventures ending in a seedy Essex motel where,armed to the teeth,they make their stand against the media and the police.
  • Description:Second series of the self contained TV films starring performers from London's "Comic Strip" comedy club and their friends including Dawn French,Jennifer Saunders,Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall. The Comic Strip was aired on Channel 4's first night and served to bring about fresh,modern and often controversial comedy. Written by: Peter Richardson and Pete Richens Director: Bob Spiers Cast: Gino (Keith Allen),Max (Robbie Coltrane),Gordon/Bill (Adrian Edmondson),Fiona/Frances (Dawn French),Tim (Rik Mayall),Postman (Danny Peacock),Milk Policeman (Peter Richardson),Angie (Jennifer Saunders),Shopkeeper (Arnold Brown),Dave Hallihand (Neil Cunningham),Carol (Serena Evans),Alan Pellay (himself) special guest Lionel Jeffries
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:Michael White
  • Programme Episode:Episode 4
  • Transmission Date:28/01/1984
  • Rights:Worldwide
  • Decade: 1980s
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