This is an awesome comedy variety show with spoofs on 80s pop culture. Young amazing British actors and actress Stephen Fry, Robbie Coltrane, Dame Emma Thompson, and Hugh Laurie.
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Title: Alfresco (1983–1984)
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... | Various Characters / ... 13 episodes, 1983-1984 | |
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Ben Elton | ... | Various Characters / ... 13 episodes, 1983-1984 |
| Stephen Fry | ... | Various Characters / ... 13 episodes, 1983-1984 | |
| Hugh Laurie | ... | Various Characters / ... 13 episodes, 1983-1984 | |
| Siobhan Redmond | ... | Various Characters / ... 13 episodes, 1983-1984 | |
| Emma Thompson | ... | Various Characters / ... 13 episodes, 1983-1984 | |
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This is an awesome comedy variety show with spoofs on 80s pop culture. Young amazing British actors and actress Stephen Fry, Robbie Coltrane, Dame Emma Thompson, and Hugh Laurie.
I loved this when I saw it when it was first aired. I had then never heard of Emma Thompson Hugh Laurie or Stephen Fry. I now still think of them as Ezzer, Huzzer and Lord Stezzer. Alfresco sank without trace at the time (I seemed to remember it was aired mid-week and late) and I was therefore delighted to see it released on DVD. It is just as funny as I remember. I know some others do not like it, but comedy is such a personal thing. I am not easily pleased by comedy sketches. All I can say is I watched a couple of episodes randomly yesterday with my husband and teenage daughter and we all literally cried with laughter. All the principals (also Robbie Coltrane, Ben Elton-who did most of the writing- and Siobhan Redmond) were excellent, but Emma Thompson's ability to take on a character is up there with Peter Sellers. Brilliant!