The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC
The Real McCoy
- TV sketch show
- BBC Two
- 1991 - 1996
- 30 episodes (5 series)
Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent. Stars Llewella Gideon, Felix Dexter, Leo Chester, Meera Syal, Robbie Gee and more.
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Llewella Gideon, Collette Johnson, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC
Key details
- Genre
- Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 1991 - 1996
- Channels
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 30 (5 series), plus 1 short special
- Stars
- Llewella Gideon, Felix Dexter, Leo Chester, Meera Syal, Robbie Gee, Judith Jacob, Eddie Nestor, Kulvinder Ghir and more
- Writers
- Meera Syal, Paul Henry, Leo Chester, Lynn Peters, Llewella Gideon, Robbie Gee, Carlton Dixon, Dave Lawrence and more
- Directors
- Charlie Hanson, Terry Jervis, Jo Johnson, Angie De Chastelai Smith and Treva Etienne
- Producers
- Charlie Hanson, Bill Wilson, Paulette Randall and Justin Sbresni
- Companies
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Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Picture
- Colour
- Soundtrack
- Music by John Collins. Series 1 theme by Jazzie B and Willie Mowat. Series 2 theme by Overlord X.
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Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 10th May 1991 at 9pm on BBC Two
- Last new broadcast
- Friday 9th February 1996 at 10pm on BBC Two