The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand De Bargos (1989–1995)

Stars:

Susie Blake, Ronni Ancona, Jim Broadbent

Cast

Series cast summary:
Susie Blake		(2 episodes, 1989)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

redubbed with comedy soundtrack | spoof | archive footage

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 1989 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min 20 min (22 episodes)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Very funny, and very clever

This was a short lived series of 10 or 20 minute episodes put out on BBC2 in the late 80's / early 90's. The premise was simple. Devise a ludicrous story about normal events, then search Pathe, BBC, NBC, etc archives to find suitable B&W footage to support the stories. After assembling this, find some talented voice over artists (Jim Broadbent, Ronnie Anacona, etc) and voilà, you have a winning formula for a cult TV show.

Me and my flat-mates used to literally cry with laughter at the absurd story lines and the stupid images accompanying it.

Favourite episodes:

The Queen Mother loses her favourite Corgi "Shafty-boy". Barry "Bazza" Bagshaw, the nations favourite sportsman. A Welsh child stops believing in Jesus so the Pope cancels Christmas