TV series
Comedy Showcase is a series of one-off comedy specials featuring some of Britain's fledgling comedy talent. Its format is reminiscent of the much earlier Comedy Playhouse. The format was replaced in 2012 by 4Funnies.
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Comedy Showcase premiered October 5, 2007. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Comedy Showcase is a series of one-off comedy specials featuring some of Britain's fledgling comedy talent. Its format is reminiscent of the much earlier Comedy Playhouse. The format was replaced in 2012 by 4Funnies.
Cast, crew and production details
David CrossTodd Margaret
Phil DavisSergeant
Siobhan FinneranShirley
Martin FreemanGreg Wilson
John FortuneMagistrate
Rory KinnearRob Black
Miranda RaisonLinsey
Manjinder VirkNews Reporter
Channel 4United KingdomWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
It's World War I: the nation's heroes are in the trenches, apart from three young men in a sleepy English village where all the women hate them.
Directed by Steve BendelackWritten by Simon Bird, Jonny Sweet, Joe Thomas
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 2
This upbeat, single-camera comedy follows a group of women who are old school friends and meet every month in an intensive care unit to lend support to one of their number who is in a coma.
Directed by Simon DelaneyWritten by Abigail Wilson
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 3
A larger-than-life studio sitcom with Jack Doolan, Rhys Darby and Vic Reeves that follows the trials and tribulations of Brightsea's less than competent Health and Safety Department.
Directed by Richard BodenWritten by Matt Morgan
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 4
A studio based comedy entertainment show written by and starring Dan Skinner as his comic character Angelos Epithemiou.
Written by Dan Renton Skinner
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 5
Comedy Showcase sitcom pilot in which Milton Jones manages a house of tenants with his mother.
Directed by Ben PalmerWritten by Dan Evans, Milton Jones
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 6
Sitcom set in a pub function room which sees pub regulars who've booked the room for different events joined by new characters each week.
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 7
In 1908, banker and would-be inventor Felix and his idle, aristocratic friend Murdo, unsuccessful suitor for Felix's sister Winnie, read that the Olympic Games are to take place in London at the exorbitant cost of twelve guineas. Murdo decides to enter the javelin contest to impress Winnie though his training - by Felix - involves drinking and smoking. Meanwhile, Felix is challenged to a duel by the father of Fanny,his betrothed, after opting to see Little Titch at the music hall, rather than get married. Murdo vows to win the event on behalf of the now injured Felix. Will he pull it off or lose out to clean-cut American rival Rex Masters?
Directed by Christine GernonWritten by Simon NyeGuest stars Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong, Georgia King, Corey Johnson, Katy Wix
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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