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Series charting the history of the best of British comedy shows looks at the Fast Show. Interviewees include stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and John Thompson.

Series charting the history of some of the best of British comedy shows looks at the Fast Show. Students at the University of East Anglia, Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson, wanted to be rock stars, but via Hackney Council and Harry Enfield's Television Programme they came up with the idea for a comedy show of their own. Narrated by Doon Mackichan, interviewees include stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, John Thompson, Arabella Weir, Mark Williams and Simon Day.

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New Year's Day 200801:15
BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire

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