It launched the careers of Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, Mitchell and Webb, plus Olivia Colman – but it nearly got cancelled. Two decades since its first episode, its stars reflect on the show that made them.

  • Steve Anonymous
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    61 year ago

    The secret ingredient to their longevity is crime.

    I can’t believe it’s been 20 years already

  • Bleeping Lobster
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    31 year ago

    You what?.. No turkey?! You fucking idiot, Jeremy! You total fucking idiot! That was YOUR job, you fucking moron! You CRETIN! You’re a FUCK-HEAD! That’s what you are! A fucking SHIT-HEAD!

    That particular scene, after all these years, no matter how many times I see it makes me cry till I laugh. Mark’s face going bright red as he’s literally spitting mad, fantastic acting.

  • @books
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    21 year ago

    Stumbled across this show about a decade ago on Netflix.

    Hilarious.