Comedy Lab (1998– )

A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.

Creators:

Riz Ahmed, Tom Basden, Al Campbell, Jamie Campbell, Andrew Dawson, Steve Dawson, Rick Edwards, Nicholas J. Hearne, Nick Hearne, Tim Inman, Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer, Nikesh Shukla

Stars:

Alice Lowe, Paul Putner, Tom Meeten

Cast

Series cast summary:
Alice Lowe	...	Claire (3 episodes, 2001-2006)
Paul Putner	...	Charleton (3 episodes, 1999-2001)
Tom Meeten	...	Matthew (3 episodes, 2002-2008)
Charlie Skelton	...	Charles Skelton (2 episodes, 2000-2002)
Rufus Jones	...	Various (2 episodes, 2006-2010)
Simon Greenall	...	Narrator (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
Ricky Gervais	...	Clive Meadows (2 episodes, 1999-2007)
Patrick Moore	...	Himself (2 episodes, 1998-2002)
Miranda Hart	...	Various (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
Jay Simpson	...	Geoff (2 episodes, 1998-2006)
Gary Lewis	...	Alec (2 episodes, 1999-2007)
Dominic Coleman	...	Policeman (2 episodes, 2001-2002)
Daisy Haggard	...	Sarah (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
Katy Wix	...	Laura MacDougal (2 episodes, 2010-2011)
Barunka O'Shaughnessy	...	Tour Guide (2 episodes, 2008-2010)
Nico Tatarowicz	...	Orwell (2 episodes, 2010-2011)
Jason Byrne	...	Himself (2 episodes, 1998-1999)
Cavan Clerkin		(2 episodes, 1998-1999)
Terry Jones	...	Handyman (2 episodes, 2001-2010)
Morwenna Banks	...	Angel (2 episodes, 2001-2007)
Kevin Eldon	...	Various (2 episodes, 2001-2007)
Kevin Bishop	...	Dan (2 episodes, 2002-2007)
Steve Oram	...	Carl (2 episodes, 2002-2005)
Katherine Jakeways	...	Lucienne Porter (2 episodes, 2005)

Storyline

A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.

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Plot Keywords:

sketch comedy | british comedy | stand up comedy

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 1998 (UK)

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£70,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Room 5

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Spin-off Whatever (2006)

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