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Commercial Breakdown

Commercial Breakdown

  • TV comedy
  • BBC One
  • 1989 - 2008
  • 59 episodes (7 series)

Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world. Stars Patrick Kielty, Rory McGrath, Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, Jim Davidson and more.

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Commercial Breakdown With Jimmy Carr, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr presents a collection of the funniest, wildest and weirdest television adverts from across the globe, as well as delivering his own incisive view on adverts, the advertising industry and everything in between.

Further details

Includes an Australian take on the classic audition scene from Flashdance, John Cleese attempting to talk enthusiastically about pretzels and an unusual road rage deterrent from America.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 15th June 2008
Time
10:20pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
40 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 9th January 2013 1:15am W
Tuesday 5th February 2013 1:15am W

Cast & crew

Cast
Jimmy Carr Host / Presenter
Writing team
Rob Colley Writer
Dominic English Writer
Jim Pullin Writer
Charlie Skelton Writer
Fraser Steele Writer
Jane O'Brien Script Development
Mike Whitehill Script Development
Production team
Ian Lorimer Director
David Taylor Producer
Cristina Miro Producer
Angela O'Leary Producer
John Smith Producer
Katie Taylor Executive Producer
Danielle Lux Executive Producer
Crispin Holland Editor
Paul Richmond Editor
Nigel Williams Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer

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