Drunk History. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
Drunk History

Drunk History

  • TV comedy
  • Comedy Central
  • 2014 - 2017
  • 29 episodes (3 series)

British version of the hit US format in which an inebriated narrator attempts to recount an event from history. Stars Jimmy Carr.

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Series 2, Episode 3

Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Wallis Simpson (Sophie McShera), Alan 'Tony' Lascelles (Greg James), Prince Edward (Tom Stourton). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
Isy Suttie tells the story of Prince Edward and Mrs Simpson (featuring Greg James and Sophie McShera), while Ed Gamble narrates his version of The Great Escape (featuring Jamie Laing).

Further details

Episode 3 stars Jamie Laing and Dustin Demri Burns in The Great Escape, narrated by Ed Gamble.

And Isy Suttie tells her version of Prince Edward and Mrs Simpson starring Greg James and Sophie McShera, with Jimmy Carr providing the voice over.

Greg James interview

Are you a good or a bad drunk?

Funny and annoying.

Tell us your funniest story from a drunken night out...

I had a wee through the letterbox of an Ottakers.

If you could be one historical figure who would you be and why?

I'd be Churchill. He was good at announcing stuff on the radio. He knew how to hold an audience. I could learn a thing or two.

Who would you most like to have a pint with from history and why?

Henry VIII. I'd like to share a gammon with him. And advise him not to have too much therefore avoiding gout.

If you could go back in time to any moment in history when would it be and why?

I'd like to have a go on Lenin's train in Russia. Just think how fun it would be. I wonder if he ever asked to drive it? I would.

Jamie Laing interview

Can you tell us a bit about the character you're re-enacting in this episode?

I'm part of the escape team, and that's as much as I know! I think I'm tunnelling tunnels, but we'll soon find out!

Dressing up as a kid was the best thing in the world, so when you get to do it as an adult, it's the coolest thing. I'm super excited to start escaping!

Have you seen clips of the drunk comedian narrating your story?

I've heard the clips but haven't seen the footage. The great thing about this show is that they actually do get drunk! I heard that Ed was really drunk.

Can you hold your drink?

Weirdly, as a small guy, I can actually hold my drink. I think University teaches you how to drink. I get drunk very quickly but then I just stay a certain drink.

What are your favourite drunk munchies?

I'm not one of those people who will eat a kebab when they're drunk. I really like salad cream - mini Scotch eggs and salad cream!

If you could be one historical figure, who would it be?

I would be Shackleton, because he's an explorer and what's better than that. Being an explorer would be the coolest thing in the entire world because you're discovering new places and new things and everyone loves treasure hunting. I love adventures and he was the biggest adventurer.

Who would be your dream person to share a pint with from history?

Probably Shackleton or someone weird like Hitler would be super interesting. I imagine he's a super eccentric person. He also had great style and that's something not a lot of people know.

If you could go back to one moment in history, when would it be?

I'd go back to the 60s or 70s or maybe to 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. But if you could go back to any time, you wouldn't really want to go there! I'd go back to the 60s because of the music, festivals and free love.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 17th February 2016
Time
10pm
Channel
Comedy Central
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 18th February 2016 10:00pm CC Extra
Friday 19th February 2016 11:00pm Comedy Central
Sunday 21st February 2016 1:30am Comedy Central
Monday 22nd February 2016 12:15am Comedy Central
Monday 22nd February 2016 11:00pm Comedy Central
Thursday 25th February 2016 10:00pm CC Extra
Wednesday 8th June 2016 10:30pm Comedy Central
Friday 10th June 2016 11:30pm Comedy Central
Wednesday 10th August 2016 2:30am Comedy Central
Monday 15th August 2016 12:00am CC Extra
Thursday 29th December 2016 12:00am Comedy Central
Friday 30th December 2016 2:00am CC Extra
Wednesday 8th February 2017 10:30pm Comedy Central
Saturday 11th February 2017 2:00am CC Extra
Monday 13th February 2017 2:00am CC Extra
Sunday 5th March 2017 12:00am CC Extra
Friday 24th August 2018 2:00am CC Extra
Thursday 11th April 2019 3:00am CC Extra
Wednesday 22nd January 2020 12:00am Comedy Central
Saturday 25th January 2020 3:50am CC Extra
Thursday 29th October 2020 1:00am CC Extra
Monday 2nd November 2020 2:00am CC Extra
Saturday 11th September 2021 2:30am CC Extra
Wednesday 2nd February 2022 3:00am CC Extra
Sunday 1st May 2022 1:30am CC Extra
Saturday 7th May 2022 2:35am CC Extra
Thursday 26th May 2022 1:00am CC Extra
Saturday 28th May 2022 2:00am CC Extra
Wednesday 1st June 2022 11:00pm CC Extra
Monday 14th November 2022 11:00pm Comedy Central
Thursday 6th July 2023 3:45am CC Extra
Wednesday 28th February 2024 2:00am Comedy Central
Sunday 3rd March 2024 3:25am CC Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Jimmy Carr Narrator
Guest cast
Tom Stourton Prince Edward
Steve Oram King George V
Greg James Alan 'Tony' Lascelles
Sophie McShera Wallis Simpson
Matthew Steer Stanley Baldwin
Dustin Demri-Burns Roger Bushell
Rich Hall Flight Lieutenant Wally Floody
Jamie Laing British Airman
Colin Hoult Colonel 'Freddie'
Adam Drake Nazi Guard
James McNicholas Gay Jewish Nazi
Isy Suttie Self
Ed Gamble Self
Writing team
Dominic English Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Tom McKay Director
Ben Rogers Producer
Andy Brereton Executive Producer
Jill Offman Executive Producer
Lourdes Diaz Executive Producer
Stuart Lutes Editor
Mo Holden Production Designer
Nick Murray Willis Animation

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