The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (2011– )

Stars:

Robert Webb, Katherine Parkinson, Finlay Christie

Cast

Series cast summary:
Robert Webb	...	Jedrington Secret-Past (4 episodes, 2011-2012)
Katherine Parkinson	...	Conceptiva (4 episodes, 2011-2012)
Finlay Christie	...	Victor (4 episodes, 2011-2012)
Ambra Lily Keegan	...	Victoria (4 episodes, 2011-2012)
Tim McInnerny	...	Harmswell Grimstone (3 episodes, 2012)
Derek Griffiths	...	Pusweasel (3 episodes, 2012)
Sarah Hadland	...	Primly Tightclench (3 episodes, 2012)
Kevin Eldon	...	Servegood (3 episodes, 2012)
Blake Harrison	...	Smalcolm (3 episodes, 2012)
Mark Evans	...	Businessman (3 episodes, 2011-2012)
David Mitchell	...	Jolliforth Jollington (2 episodes, 2011-2012)
Llewella Gideon	...	Mrs. Grrumblechoop (2 episodes, 2012)
Fergus Craig	...	Poor Person (2 episodes, 2012)
Margaret Cabourn-Smith	...	Moustache Woman (2 episodes, 2012)
Adrian Edmondson	...	Headmaster Wackville (2 episodes, 2012)
Hector McCormick	...	Date-And-Time Boy (2 episodes, 2011-2012)
Calum MacPherson	...	Gob (2 episodes, 2011-2012)
Abigail Burdess	...	Mary-Anne (2 episodes, 2011-2012)
Dave Lamb	...	Ghost of Christmas Past (2 episodes, 2011-2012)

Storyline

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

December 2011 (UK)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.36 (2012)

User Reviews

Amusing, and clever enough

I don't know if it's just the vast wasteland of American TV that makes my opinion so different from the last two reviewers, but I thought this was pretty gently funny and fairly clever. The cgi effects were lovely, the actors may be old hat to the Brits, but are delightful for those of us across the pond to watch. And I just love Stephen Fry. I found it family entertainment for anyone whose kids have passed 9th grade English. It was a lot like the recent Terry Pratchett specials (Color of Magic and Hogfather). Not hilarious, not award- winning writing, but an enjoyable effort, and well worth a cup of hot chocolate and a few laughs.