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.
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Episode 1
A semi-improvised sitcom created by the writers of Green Wing set at the fictitious Kirke University, following the lives of some of the staff.
Directed by Victoria PileWritten by Robert Harley, James Henry, Oriane Messina, Gary Parker, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling, Christian Sandino-Taylor
Episode 2
Sitcom set in a mobile phone shop and a new employee working as part of a one-day trial. Featuring Ricky Gervais as script editor.
Directed by Phil BowkerWritten by Phil Bowker
Episode 3
Sitcom about an American (played by David Cross) who takes a job running the sales team at the London branch of his company, but who has no experience of British culture, knows nothing about sales and has only one employee.
Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe RussoWritten by Shaun Pye, David Cross
Episode 4
Sitcom pilot starring Rhys Darby as a struggling magician trying to get his career back on track following an incident.
Directed by Martin DennisWritten by Harry Williams, Jack Williams
Episode 5
Sitcom about a birdwatcher from Stoke-on-Trent returning home after spending six years as a prisoner in Guantanamo Bay.
Directed by Mark Bussell, Justin SbresniWritten by Mark Bussell, Justin Sbresni
Episode 6
A sketch show feautring an all woman cast, including Josie Long, Kerry Howard, Sara Pascoe, Nat Luurtsema, Kathryn Drysdale and Lu Corfield.
Where to watch Comedy ShowcaseEpisode 7
Sitcom about a struggling sports writer whose life is commented on by two sports commentators.
Written by George Jeffrie, Bert Tyler-Moore
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