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A Kick Up the Eighties (1981–1984) — comedy on BBC Two
About A Kick Up the Eighties
The show ended on January 24, 1984, after its second season on BBC Two. The series concluded with its final episode airing on that date, and no new episodes are scheduled to return.
A Kick Up the Eighties was a comedy sketch show that aired from 1981 to 1984. It featured a variety of humorous sketches performed by a cast of talented comedians, including Robbie Coltrane, Tracey Ullman, Rik Mayall, Miriam Margolyes, Ron Bain, Roger Sloman, and Richard Stilgoe. The series was created by Tom Gutteridge and Sean Hardie and was notable for launching Rik Mayall's television career as well as being Tracey Ullman's first foray into TV comedy.
The show was a series of comedic sketches that showcased the talents of its cast in a range of roles, often parodying contemporary culture and social issues of the early 1980s. It was a significant part of British comedy during its run, earning a Scottish BAFTA for Best Entertainment Programme in 1982 during its first season. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes, making it a concise and entertaining sketch series.
A Kick Up the Eighties episode schedule
10 aired
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 1984 | S2·E4 | The Supernatural |
| January 17, 1984 | S2·E3 | Nasty Little Sticky Things... |
| January 10, 1984 | S2·E2 | Depression |
| January 3, 1984 | S2·E1 | Sex Again |
| October 26, 1981 | S1·E6 | Leisure |
| October 19, 1981 | S1·E5 | Relationships (which used to be called Sex) |
| October 12, 1981 | S1·E4 | Advice |
| October 5, 1981 | S1·E3 | The Media |
| September 28, 1981 | S1·E2 | Work |
| September 21, 1981 | S1·E1 | Death |