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Fast Forward

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19921989–1992
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
339
YOUR RATING
Fast Forward (1989)
  • Comedy
Australian sketch programme parodying TV shows, movies, song clips and Australian life.Australian sketch programme parodying TV shows, movies, song clips and Australian life.Australian sketch programme parodying TV shows, movies, song clips and Australian life.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
339
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Michael Veitch
    • Marg Downey
    • Geoff Brooks
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Michael Veitch
    • Marg Downey
    • Geoff Brooks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins

    Episodes90

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    Gina Riley and Michael Veitch in Fast Forward (1989)
    Jane Turner in Fast Forward (1989)
    Fast Forward (1989)
    Steve Vizard in Fast Forward (1989)
    Gina Riley in Fast Forward (1989)
    Jane Turner in Fast Forward (1989)
    Alan Pentland in Fast Forward (1989)
    Steve Blackburn and Geoff Brooks in Fast Forward (1989)
    Marg Downey in Fast Forward (1989)
    Jane Turner in Fast Forward (1989)
    Magda Szubanski in Fast Forward (1989)
    Magda Szubanski in Fast Forward (1989)

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    Michael Veitch
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Marg Downey
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Geoff Brooks
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Steve Blackburn
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Jane Turner
    Jane Turner
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Magda Szubanski
    Magda Szubanski
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Peter Moon
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    90 episodes90 eps • 1989–1992
    Alan Pentland
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    89 episodes89 eps • 1989–1992
    Gina Riley
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    68 episodes68 eps • 1990–1992
    Steve Vizard
    Steve Vizard
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    61 episodes61 eps • 1989–1991
    Gerry Connolly
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters…
    53 episodes53 eps • 1990–1992
    Geire Kami
    • Additional Castas Additional Cast
    42 episodes42 eps • 1991–1992
    Glenn Robbins
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    37 episodes37 eps • 1991–1992
    Brendan Luno
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters…
    29 episodes29 eps • 1989–1992
    Bryan Dawe
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters…
    27 episodes27 eps • 1989–1990
    Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo
    • Various Charactersas Various Characters
    22 episodes22 eps • 1989
    Jane Hopkins
    • Additional Castas Additional Cast
    19 episodes19 eps • 1989
    John Deeks
    • Announcementsas Announcements
    17 episodes17 eps • 1989
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    • Trivia
      Full Frontal was the third incarnation of long running comedy sketch shows in Australia. Beginning as The DeGeneration (1986) its main players split into The Comedy Company (1988), Fast Foward (1988), and The Late Show (1992). When both series ended they merged into a new show Full Frontal (1993) before moving to a new station later and becoming Totally Full Frontal (1998). A short lived all female cast series called Big Girls Blouse (1994) failed to last after one season. Some cast members such as Mark Mitchell, Kim Gyngel and Eric Bana attempted a solo series based on popular characters, however they where unsuccessful. Shaun Micallef has continued the tradition in many forms over the years in a variety of shows such as The Micallef Program (1998) and Micallef Tonight (2003).
    • Quotes

      Derryn Hunch: Good evening, universe. Sometimes, it's not easy sitting here. Sometimes it's not easy sitting anywhere, especially if you've got piles.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of some episodes, "Plays of the month" are shown during the credits. These "plays" are outtakes from episodes that have been screened in the month.
    • Connections
      Edited into Fast Forward: Ten Year Bash (2002)

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    Not quite the best comedy show ever - but probably the best sketch show!!
    I too tend to agree this show is proabbaly the best sketch show ever produced in Australia - beating Comedy Company, Big Gig and original D-Generation which are also right up there.

    Starting with the talent of Steve Vizard (like him or loath him - he's extremely funny) adding to that the genius of Michael Veith, Marg Downey and Magda Szubanski - who all began with the 'Late-Show' core team on the original hysterical sketch show, The D-Generation (and whom Vizard infamously lured away for these respective series). And not forgetting Kath & Kim themselves - Gina Riley & Jane Turner! Also other great talents like Peter Moon, The Dodgy-Brothers duo (ok I've forgot their names!) etc. and you've got one HELL of a great comedy combination.

    Just like the Late-Show, with so many indivudal talents how could it *not* be funny!! To think of the depth of talent across all the above mentioned Melbourne produced shows, just proves why Melbourne is Australia's and one of the worlds great comedy capitals..

    Having said all that, I think without doubt the mantle of 'Best Comedy Show Ever' (performance based not sitcom) would have to go to 'The Late Show'. Remebering that The Late Show actually featured very few traditional 'sketches' unlike most of the other shows. So while it is funniest overall, Fast Forward takes the prize as best traditional sketch show...

    It's a huge tragedy that Ch.7 wont release a DVD compilation of best bits like The Late Show has. Just last week they put together a 1-hour compilation on TV, but that was barely enough to scratch the surface of all the shows finest moments, of which there are many! Come on Seven, get your act together!
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    • Nov 3, 2002

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1989 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tucher & Becca nemici per la pelle
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • 7 Network
      • Artist Services
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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