You Ain’t Clipped These, Right?

November 23, 2024

You Ain’t Clipped These, Right?

I mean, it’s impossible to write about The Fast Show without quoting it. So let’s get them out of the way. Brilliant.

I like this, when comedy worlds collide and remind me that sometimes shows that seem from different eras actually shared a schedule. Which is nice.

This one is more interesting from a TV history point of view. I’m amazed they were pitching this to ITV as their first port of call, to be honest, but it’s likely they were trying Channel 4 too.

And wither The Fast Show movie?

I always forget about Jumpers For Goalposts.

Spot the Blue Peter garden reference?

British, Comedy, The Fast Show

Jumpers For Goalposts

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