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The Comic Strip Presents...
- TV comedy drama
- Channel 4 / BBC Two / Gold
- 1982 - 2016
- 41 episodes (5 series)
Periodic series of satires and spoofs that helped bring alternative comedy to the mainstream and forge a comedy reputation for then-new Channel 4. Stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News Tour
A day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 24th January 1983
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Adrian Edmondson | Vim |
Nigel Planer | Den |
Rik Mayall | Colin |
Peter Richardson | Spider |
Dawn French | Tracy |
Jennifer Saunders | Sally |
Serena Evans | Cheryl |
Bert Parnaby | Neighbour |
Neville Smith | Manager |
Judy Hawkins | Girl Friend |
Charu Bala Chokshi (as Chara Bala Choksi) | Cashier |
Adrian Edmondson | Writer |
Sandy Johnson | Director |
Peter Richardson | Producer |
Andrew St. John | Producer |
Michael White | Executive Producer |
Rob Wright | Editor |
Christopher Hobbs | Production Designer |
Simon Brint | Composer |
Adrian Edmondson | Composer |