You Cannot Be Serious!. Alistair McGowan. Copyright: Avalon Television
You Cannot Be Serious!

You Cannot Be Serious!

  • TV sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 2012
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

ITV sport-satire in which impressionist Alistair McGowan finds the funny in the world of sport.

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Taking its title from John McEnroe's infamous on-court diatribe against a tennis umpire, this new entertainment show, presented by Alistair McGowan, skewers all the funniest and quirkiest clips from the week's televised sport. Featuring sketches and impressions, too, it's essentially Harry Hill's TV Burp but for sport fans.

Patrick Smith, The Telegraph, 1st June 2012

Interview: Alistair McGowan, impressionist and comedian

After a self-imposed exile from our screens, master of the mimic Alistair McGowan is back with a new series. Here he talks to Kate Whiting about his love of sport, winning a Bafta, and how his long-held impression that he had Scottish roots proved wildly off the mark.

Kate Whiting, The Scotsman, 30th May 2012

Alistair McGowan: 'Hodgson, Neville perfect for show'

Alistair McGowan has teased some of his sporting impressions for his new ITV show. The comedian will begin hosting a new series of You Cannot Be Serious! this weekend, which includes topical impersonations of sportsmen and women, along with various other celebrities.

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 28th May 2012

Alistair McGowan to host new ITV sport comedy series

ITV1 has ordered a new sport-based entertainment show, hosted by impressionist Alastair McGowan.

British Comedy Guide, 9th February 2012

Alistair McGowan to front ITV sports panel pilot

You Cannot Be Serious is inspired by TV Burp and will be executive produced by Harry Hill.

Lisa O'Carroll, The Guardian, 16th September 2011

Alistair McGowan hosting new sport-based comedy

Actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan is to star in a new sports-based comedy show.

British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2011

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