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.
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Series 2 - Five Go Mad On Mescalin
While on their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm, the intrepid youngsters learn that their Uncle Quentin, a well-known scientist and homosexual, has escaped from prison.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 2nd November 1983
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
| Adrian Edmondson | Dick |
| Dawn French | George |
| Peter Richardson | Julian |
| Jennifer Saunders | Anne |
| Daniel Peacock | Toby Thurlow |
| Ronald Allen | Uncle Quentin |
| Robbie Coltrane | Mother |
| Candy Davis (as Clare Damaris Bastin) | Janie |
| Nosher Powell | Mr. Knuckles |
| Fiona Richmond | Mrs. French |
| Kerry Shale | Willy |
| Ron Tarr | Red |
| Harry Towb | Buzz |
| Peter Richardson | Writer |
| Pete Richens (as Peter Richens) | Writer |
| Bob Spiers | Director |
| Peter Richardson | Producer |
| Sarah Radclyffe | Producer |
| Michael White | Executive Producer |
| Peter Delfgou | Editor |
| Beverley D'Souza | Editor |
| Christopher Hobbs | Production Designer |
| Simon Brint | Composer |