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The Fast Show
1994 - 2012 7.9 (47 votes) 4 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Paul Whitehouse
Charlie Higson

The Fast Show

Overview

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

Key Crew

Top Cast

Seasons

Season 0 poster
Season 0 (1996)

No overview available.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Christmas Special
1996-12-27

Merry Christmas from the Fast Show! This episode shows Christmas antics of such classics as Jazz Club, Ralph and Ted, the Greek TV personalities, and more. And in the end, the show goes off the air as the Greek TV personalities tell us the story of the birth of Christ, and the Geezer has a revelation.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 2: Suit You, Sir! The Inside Leg of the Fast Show
1999-09-11

The Cast and crew of The Fast Show talk about their experiences on The Fast Show.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: You Ain't Seen These, Right?
1999-09-11

Unaired sketches.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: The Last Fast Show Ever (Part One)
2000-12-26

A festive farewell to the Fast Show begins with a special guest star appearance as Johnny Depp looks to buy a suit.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: The Last Fast Show Ever (Part Two)
2000-12-27

The Fast Show's last hurrah continues with Swiss Toni's explanation of fishing and a nice bit of Cuban Jazz, alongside other comedy favourites.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: The Last Fast Show Ever (Part Three)
2000-12-28

The last episode of supposedly the last Fast Show series ever features Competitive Dad's dad, Ron Manager's final piece of punditry and Colin Hunt's ultimate wacky prank.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: The Fast Show Live
2001-03-16

Recorded live at London's Hammersmith Apollo in 1998, The Fast Show Live features all of the original cast of the highly successful sketch series (Caroline Aherne excepted) including Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Charlie Higson and Arabella Weir and practically all of their myriad characters and catchphrases. This live show effectively marks a last hurrah for The Fast Show team, with routines like the Coughing Bob Fleming singalong reworked from the series. However, as a feat of inventive stage management and quick costume changing, they do manage to maintain the Fastness of the TV series live.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Farewell Tour

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Ted & Ralph
1998-12-27

Ralph is told that he needs to get married before his 35th birthday or he will lose his country estate.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: The Last Fast Show Ever
2000-12-26

There's Dave Angel Eco Warrior, Ted & Ralph, Arthur Atkinson, Jazz Club, Bob Fleming (coughing his way through the final Country Matters Show), Dave The Hairbrush & The Cardinal - "you mug, you slag, you muppet" - in the spoof film 'A Right Royal Cockney Barrel of Monkeys'. It's also your chance to say goodbye to Ron Manager who, fed up and shagged out, is leaving the Beeb to join the greed-filled scum at ITV. Oh, and there's, ooh sir, Johnny Depp, trying his very, very best in a 'Suits You' sketch.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Theme Night Highlights
1999-11-09

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Christmas Special 2

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: Interview: Paul Whitehouse & Charlie Higson

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: Interview: Arabella Weir

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 15: Interview: Simon Day

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: Interview: Mark WIlliams

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 17: The Limp Was My Idea

A behind the scenes documentary on the Farewell Tour

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 18: Comedy Connections - The Fast Show
2006-03-06

Series charting the history of some of the best of British comedy shows looks at the Fast Show. Students at the University of East Anglia, Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson, wanted to be rock stars, but via Hackney Council and Harry Enfield's Television Programme they came up with the idea for a comedy show of their own. Narrated by Doon Mackichan, interviewees include stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, John Thompson, Arabella Weir, Mark Williams and Simon Day.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 19: Behind the Scenes - From Rhys Thomas

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 20: The Lost Episode
2012-04-05

The 'lost' 13th episode of the online Fast Show series. Sketches include John Actor channel surfing; Colin Hunt feeling under the weather; Ted & Ralph having a poignant conversation; and an advert for the new Cheesy Peas app.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 21: The Fast Show Special: Part One
2014-05-23

The first of two Fast Show 20th anniversary specials, including favourite characters. Ted and Ralph investigate Twitter, and Rowley Birkin QC talks about... who knows what ?

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 22: The Fast Show Special: Part Two
2014-05-26

Swiss Toni holds forth on bicycles, and eco-warrior Dave Angel is not happy about the breakfast arrangements on his eco summit in Helsinki.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 1 poster
Season 1 (1994)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Fat Sweaty Coppers
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Isle of Man
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Worldview
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: North Sea Pollution
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Cemetery
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Shark Fishing
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.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (1996)

No overview available.

7 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Old Man with Lottery Ticket
1996-02-16

The second series of The Fast Show races on from where the first series left off, taking the now-familiar characters and projecting them into new and unusual situations.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Eras Video
1996-02-23

Eras Video promotes their new lineup of films, Bob Fleming goes to a gypsy fair, Renee and Roy talk about air stewardesses, Competitive dad plays cricket.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Paintball
1996-03-01

The Off-Roaders go paintballing, Indecisive Dave talks about crime, Tommy Cockles introduces Arthur Atkinson's wartime radio show, The Cute Disabled Man movie trailer.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Badger Watch
1996-03-08

Bob Fleming goes badger watching, Billy Bleach works out peoples change, The Alcoholic family sits down for breakfast, Competitive Dad asks for directions.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Old Man
1996-03-15

Unlucky Alf finds a girlfriend, Renee and Roy talk about flying, Carl Hooper talks about animal freaks, The Tweed Man buys a pair of trousers.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Monkfish
1996-03-22

BBC introduces Monkfish, the chauvinistic cop, Piles Soylent appears on Jazz Club with his band The Jazz Mess, That's Amazing presenter shows off a magical pen, The Posh Cockneys ask for directions.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Scientist
1996-03-29

Professor Denzil Dexter steals a skull from another labratory, Bob Fleming tries out some cough medicine, Indecisive Dave talks about his holidays, Arthur Atkinson swears in front of his audience, Competitive Dad plays Monopoly, Chris the Crafty Cockney looks after a woman's bag.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (1997)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Jesse's Fashion Tips
1997-12-14

Jesse's fashion tip is that he will be mostly wearing Dolce e Gabbana, The Checkout girl embarasses her customers, The Police stop Chris the Crafty Cockney, Jackson Jeffrey Jackson appears on Jazz Club, The Deaf Stuntman screws up another stunt.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Makeup
1997-11-21

An actor takes six hours in makeup, Colin Hunt tries to fix the photocopier, Monkfish goes undercover, Johnny Nice Painter has a panic attack, Indecisive Dave talks about the England Squad, Roger Nouveau attends a football match, Competitive Dad watches his sons on stage.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Zookeeper
1997-11-28

The Squeamish Zoo keeper is feeding the penguins, Chris the Crafty Cockney is talking to a newspaper seller, The Suit You Tailors show a new boy the ropes, The Deaf Stuntman throws himself off a roof, The Off-Roaders go Potholing, Competitive Dad tries weightlifting.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Monster
1997-12-05

The Ghoul gives a tip on a football match, The Off-Roaders are living in the wild, Dave Angel The Eco Warrior talks about global warming, Ron Manager talks about baldness, A Rambler asks for directions, Thats Amazing discusses Robots, Arthur Atkinson appears in a seventies sex comedy.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Chris
1997-12-12

Chris the Crafty Cockney is feeling depressed, The Deaf Stuntman rides his bike into the docks, Competitive Dad plays Tennis, Chanel 9 has its annual awards, Old Archie talks about religion, A posh man goes to buy a suit from the Suit You Tailors.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Recording Engineer
1997-12-19

Unlucky Alf gets electrocuted, Colin Hunt goes to the pub, Cliff the Crafty Copper books someone who asks for directions, Jazz Club with Witch Doctor Jeremy Queeg, The I'll Get Me Coat man discusses being Middle-Class, Swiss Toni explains his nickname, Competitive Dad talks about his paintings, Old Archie talks about chess, The 13th Duke of Wybourne is alone with his best friend's wife, Arthur Atkinson appears in his first film, Thats Amazing features a mad professor, Ralph has bad news for Ted.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Which Was Nice
1997-12-22

Patrick Nice talks about his prophecies being fulfilled, The Deaf Stuntman sets himself on fire, Paul makes Swiss Toni a coffee, Billy Bleach talks about mixed races, Chanel 9 presents a cooking program, Old Archie talks about the ballet, Sullivan Rhodes presents the Indie Club, The Suit You Tailors blackmail a customer, Dave Angel The Eco Warrior is sitting at a campsite with his new hippy friends.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: White Water Rafting
1997-12-29

The Off-Roaders go White Water Rafting, Colin Hunt goes to a restaurant, Ted and Ralph attend Mrs Ted's funeral service, Chanel 9 presents a childrens program, Dave Angel Eco Warrior explores Naturism.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2011)

No overview available.

13 episodes

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