Peter Capaldi
Cricklewood Greats

Cricklewood Greats

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Four
  • 2012
  • 1 episode

Spoof documentary written by and starring Peter Capaldi which explores the greatest stars of Cricklewood's legendary film studios. Also features Kelly Adams, Ben Aldridge, Cavan Clerkin, Hazel Douglas, Tim Downie and more.

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The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC
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The Thick Of It

Satirical political sitcom. Number 10's foul-mouthed policy enforcer Malcolm Tucker rules the Government's PR team with an iron fist.

In The Loop. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC / Aramid Entertainment
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In The Loop

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How To Be Old With Nicholas Craig. Nicholas Craig (Nigel Planer). Copyright: BBC
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Brian Pern. Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC
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Norbert Smith - A Life. Sir Norbert Smith (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
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Look Around You. Image shows from L to R: Pam Bachelor (Olivia Colman), Peter Packard (Peter Serafinowicz), Pealy Maghti (Josie D'Arby), Jack Morgan (Robert Popper). Copyright: Talkback Productions
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Look Around You

Series spoofing 1970s and 80s eductional films and future technology TV programmes.

Directors Commentary. Copyright: Jones The Film
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Harry And Paul's Story Of The 2s. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Balloon Pictures
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