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The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC.

The Fast Show

BBC Two sketch show laden with characters. 25 episodes (3 series), 1994 - 2001. Stars Paul Whitehouse, John Thomson, Simon Day, Mark Williams and others.

Series 1, Episode 1 is repeated on Gold on Sunday 1st November at 10:40pm.

The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Simon Day, John Thomson, Mark Williams, Paul Whitehouse, Arabella Weir, Charlie Higson. Copyright: BBC.

The Fast Show

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters

  1. 29th August: The Fast Show could return as a live show
  2. 10th August: Gold to broadcast second Fast Show special
Genre
Sketch Show
Broadcast
1994 - 2001
Channel
BBC Two
Episodes
25   (3 series), plus 4 additional specials
Starring
Paul Whitehouse, John Thomson, Simon Day, Mark Williams, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir and Caroline Aherne
Writers
Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson

Created by Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse, The Fast Show has a wild mix of characters, ranging from the strange to he deranged.

With an ensemble cast including John Thompson, Arabella Weir, Caroline Aherne, Mark Williams and Simon Day - not to mention Whitehouse and Higson themselves - The Fast Show brings a host of wonderful and colourful characters, situations and places to life, alongside a host of catchphrases.

Production Details

Production company
Laugh track
Live audience

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 27th September 1994 on BBC Two at 10pm
Last new broadcast
Friday 16th March 2001 on BBC One
Upcoming repeats
  1. Series 1 Episode 1: Sunday 1st November at 10:40pm on Gold
  2. Series 1 Episode 2: Sunday 1st November at 11:20pm on Gold
  3. Series 1 Episode 2: Monday 2nd November at 3:15am on Gold
  4. Series 1 Episode 1: Monday 2nd November at 10pm on Gold
  5. Series 1 Episode 2: Monday 2nd November at 10:40pm on Gold
  6. Series 1 Episode 3: Tuesday 3rd November at 10pm on Gold
  7. Series 1 Episode 4: Tuesday 3rd November at 10:40pm on Gold
  8. Series 1 Episode 3: Wednesday 4th November at 1:35am on Gold
  9. Series 1 Episode 4: Wednesday 4th November at 2:10am on Gold
  10. Series 1 Episode 5: Wednesday 4th November at 10pm on GoldShow all repeats
  11. Series 1 Episode 6: Wednesday 4th November at 10:40pm on Gold
  12. Series 1 Episode 5: Thursday 5th November at 1:35am on Gold
  13. Series 1 Episode 6: Thursday 5th November at 2:10am on Gold

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