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The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.
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The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.
Cast, crew and production details
Mark GatissVarious
Steve PembertonVarious
Reece ShearsmithVarious
Jeremy DysonVarious
Paul Hays-MarshallBarbara Dixon
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBC StudiosUnited KingdomWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
The carnival comes to town and Pauline starts at the Restart Room as a jobseeker. Val makes a wish on a magic toad that brings back Benjamin. A nosebleed epidemic breaks out at the circus.
Guest stars Paul Hays-Marshall, Frances Cox, Johnny Leeze
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Episode 2
The nosebleed epidemic continues. Pauline gets a new job as an assistant food science operative at Burger Me! Herr Lipp and students arrive on an exchange visit from Diusberg, and the guesthouse closes for a very private function.
Guest stars Rosy De Wolf, Megan De Wolf
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Episode 3
Pen-obsessed Pauline tackles Ross about her job prospects or lack thereof, and Edward sets a trap to catch a bride for David. Butcher Hilary Briss has a problem with one of his "special" customers.
Guest stars Helen Lambert, Johnny Leeze
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Episode 4
Hilary Briss and Maurice take an early walk in the woods to collect a "Special Delivery." Mike, Brian, and Geoff get lost on their way to a plastics convention, and Morris is dealt with.
Guest stars Paul Hays-Marshall, Helen Lambert, Johnny Leeze
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Episode 5
Pauline leaves her hostage with Mikey to go in search of food. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive, and Tubbs and Edward catch a no-tail. Lee finds that Creme Brulee has reformed without him.
Guest stars Paul Hays-Marshall, Helen Lambert, Johnny Leeze
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Episode 6
Roysten Vasey is quarantined as the nosebleed epidemic claims a distinguished victim. The Legz Akimbo Theatre Group comes to town, and there is a wedding at the local shop.
Guest stars Paul Hays-Marshall, Rosy De Wolf, Megan De Wolf, Helen Lambert, Johnny Leeze
Where to watch The League of GentlemenEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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