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The Comedians

  • TV Series
  • 1971–19931971–1993
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Frank Carson and Bernard Manning in The Comedians (1971)
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IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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  • Stars
    • Duggie Brown
    • Frank Carson
    • Bernard Manning
  • Stars
    • Duggie Brown
    • Frank Carson
    • Bernard Manning
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes51

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    The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
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    Frank Carson and Bernard Manning in The Comedians (1971)
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    Jim Bowen, Duggie Brown, Colin Crompton, Ken Goodwin, Bernard Manning, and George Roper in The Comedians (1971)
    Duggie Brown, Frank Carson, Colin Crompton, Stu Francis, Ken Goodwin, Bernard Manning, Charlie Williams, George Roper, Mike Burton, and Shep's Banjo Boys in The Comedians (1971)

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    Duggie Brown
    • Selfas Self
    24 episodes24 eps • 1971–1993
    Frank Carson
    Frank Carson
    • Selfas Self
    22 episodes22 eps • 1971–1993
    Bernard Manning
    • Selfas Self
    22 episodes22 eps • 1971–1993
    Stan Boardman
    • Selfas Self
    11 episodes11 eps • 1979–1993
    Ken Goodwin
    • Selfas Self
    9 episodes9 eps • 1971–1993
    George Roper
    • Selfas Self
    8 episodes8 eps • 1971–1993
    Charlie Williams
    • Selfas Self
    8 episodes8 eps • 1971–1993
    Shep's Banjo Boys
    • Themselvesas Themselves
    7 episodes7 eps • 1971–1974
    Mick Miller
    • Selfas Self
    7 episodes7 eps • 1979–1993
    Colin Crompton
    • Selfas Self
    5 episodes5 eps • 1971–1974
    Mike Reid
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1972–1974
    Roy Walker
    Roy Walker
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–1993
    Harry Scott
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–1980
    Lee Wilson
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–1980
    Jimmy Marshall
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972–1973
    Jim Bowen
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1993
    Charlie Daze
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979–1980
    Hal Nolan
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979
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      • Comedy
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    Classic Humour
    The previous comment just shows how this brilliant comedy show was completely misunderstood . The participants had a no holds barred attitude which fired jokes at all groups in society . Irish , Blacks , Asians and even mothers-in-law were mercilessly laughed at through these shows . A typical example of the British quality of being able to laugh at yourself.

    Many narrow minded individuals saw this show as racist and bigoted and its popularity indicated that the content appealed to the majority of viewers. The onset of political correctness spelled its doom although the spin off Wheeltappers and Shunters social Club proved equally popular.

    We long for those days back............

    Oh and before you ask , I'm of Asian descent raised in Bradford during the 70's
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    • Aug 6, 2007

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 1971 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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