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1. Comedy Showcase: Kevin Bishop

First Broadcast: Fri 23rd November 2007

Pilot episode of the sketch show. Characters include: the overly clinical R 'n' B singer Dr Usher whose raunchy yet medically accurate songs are hardly conducive to romance, Bruce Parry who takes on more than he can chew when he meets some over-friendly tribesmen on his latest trip to the jungle and the middle-class Hulk who is far too polite to express his internal rage.

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Series 1 (2008)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Fri 25th July 2008

The sketches in this week's show include Daily Mail DVD giveaways that reveal the screen-tests of Bruce Forsyth in The Shining and Al Pacino's take on Superman; the American remake of Countdown with a bikini-clad Carol; the new single, Legalize, from STD Kelly; and Sienna Miller's new perfume Publicity.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Fri 1st August 2008

The sketches in this week's show include The First of the Mohicans, Grange Hill USA, Richard Branson as The Secret Millionaire and Free DVD offer 'Real life remakes of Mrs Doubtfire, The Godfather and the Italian Job'. The characters explored also include Ross Kemp, Gordon Ramsay, Justin Lee Collins and Harry Potter (during his 'difficult puberty' phase).

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Fri 8th August 2008

Sketches in this week's show include Amy Winehouse's new Bond theme The Booze Is Not Enough, the Helium Channel, and the classic comedy catchphrases that are no longer socially acceptable. Characters explored include sex-mad Colin Farrell and Gordon Ramsay - he has feelings too - and the trailer for Die Hard 5 with Bruce Forsyth.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Fri 15th August 2008

The sketches in this week's show include a Sugababes homage, Jack the Let Ripper, the infamous murderer who suffers a slight flatulence problem, When Harry Potter met Sally and The O.C.D.O.C. in which Ryan and Marissa are meant for each other but something always seems to get in the way, like washing your hands seven times, or an undone shoelace. David Attenborough, Bill Oddie and David Starkey also get the Kevin Bishop treatment in this episode.

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Fri 22nd August 2008

This week's show includes a US remake of All Creatures Great and Small, and joins Colin Farrell on set in his constant quest to get his end away. Radiohead cheer up a bit and sing some happy songs, and Sir David Attenborough, Rick Stein and Bob Geldof all get the Kevin Bishop treatment.

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6. Episode Six

First Broadcast: Fri 29th August 2008

Featured sketches include Griff Rhys Jones and the Temple of Doom, the post watershed version of Blue Planet (Very Blue Planet), Carry on Hand Luggage, and Cribs with Robbie Williams.

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Series 2 (2009)

1. Episode One

First Broadcast: Fri 31st July 2009

Sketches include Horne & Corden's On The Buses; Jason Statham in The Puncher; Gok's Fashion Fix; The Secret Tramp; Hugh Laurie in House; Mr Marple; and a footballer at a funeral.

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2. Episode Two

First Broadcast: Fri 7th August 2009

Sketches include The Cry Factor with Simon Cowell; British films re-made badly by Americans; a free DVD giveaway in the Daily Mail of pointless movie prequels; and a public service advert to make you think twice about marrying irresponsibly.

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3. Episode Three

First Broadcast: Fri 14th August 2009

Harry Hill reads the news; Michael McIntyre takes over Donald MacIntyre's investigative journalism show; trailers for the British versions of American Pie and High School Musical; a song from Coldplay; the late-night version of Hole In The Wall; Russell Brand phones up Keith and Orville; and David Mitchell stars in EastEnders.

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4. Episode Four

First Broadcast: Fri 21st August 2009

Michael Aspel is flogging products on QVC; David Mitchell must sell stuff in the EastEnders market; The Realistic Mary Poppins; The Mind Cop is in court; Lilly Allen aims to please her father; Brangelina the sitcom; and estate agents subtitled.

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5. Episode Five

First Broadcast: Fri 28th August 2009

Sketches include The Very Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman; Secret Diary of a Call Centre Girl with Billy Piper; Katy Perry singing Why I Kissed A Girl; and Al Jazeera TV's hit show No Sex and the City.

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6. Episode Six

First Broadcast: Fri 4th September 2009

Michael McIntyre goes undercover to investigate hooligans; trailers from some unnecessary film sequels; Stephen Hawking dates a married woman; Britney Spears sings Appertizer; and an offer to board Sleazy Jet.

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