Is The Comic Strip Presents... coming back?
The Comic Strip Presents... (1981–2016) — comedy on U&GOLD
About The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents... ended on January 20, 2016, on U&GOLD. The show had a long history of airing satirical comedy specials and episodes across multiple networks, including Channel 4 and BBC2, before concluding its run in early 2016.
The series was a comedy that began in 1982, debuting on Channel 4's launch night. It featured a variety of standalone episodes and specials, often satirizing contemporary issues and pop culture. Over the years, it became known for its ensemble cast and its influence on the comedy scene, with many cast members launching successful careers.
The show featured actors such as Rik Mayall, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, and Robbie Coltrane, who appeared as various characters throughout its run. It was rated 7.8 on TVMaze and had a typical episode runtime of about 74 minutes. Its legacy includes a significant contribution to British comedy, with some new episodes aired as late as 2012.
The Comic Strip Presents... episode schedule
30 aired
Aired · 30
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1993 | S5·E6 | Jealousy |
| May 20, 1993 | S5·E5 | Demonella |
| May 13, 1993 | S5·E4 | Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase |
| May 6, 1993 | S5·E3 | Queen of the Wild Frontier |
| April 29, 1993 | S5·E2 | Space Virgins from Planet Sex |
| April 22, 1993 | S5·E1 | Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown |
| March 8, 1990 | S4·E6 | Les Dogs |
| March 1, 1990 | S4·E5 | Spaghetti Hoops |
| February 22, 1990 | S4·E4 | Oxford |
| February 15, 1990 | S4·E3 | GLC: The Carnage Continues... |
| February 8, 1990 | S4·E2 | South Atlantic Raiders, Part II: 'Argie Bargie!' |
| February 1, 1990 | S4·E1 | South Atlantic Raiders |
| March 26, 1988 | S3·E6 | Funseekers |
| March 19, 1988 | S3·E5 | Didn't You Kill My Brother? |
| March 12, 1988 | S3·E4 | The Yob |
| March 5, 1988 | S3·E3 | Mr Jolly Lives Next Door |
| February 27, 1988 | S3·E2 | More Bad News |
| February 20, 1988 | S3·E1 | The Strike |
| February 11, 1984 | S2·E7 | Slags |
| February 4, 1984 | S2·E6 | Eddie Monsoon - A Life? |
| January 28, 1984 | S2·E5 | Gino - Full Story and Pics |
| January 21, 1984 | S2·E4 | A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques |
| January 14, 1984 | S2·E3 | Susie |
| January 7, 1984 | S2·E2 | Dirty Movie |
| November 2, 1983 | S2·E1 | Five Go Mad on Mescalin |
| January 31, 1983 | S1·E5 | Summer School |
| January 24, 1983 | S1·E4 | Bad News Tour |
| January 17, 1983 | S1·E3 | The Beat Generation |
| January 3, 1983 | S1·E2 | War |
| November 2, 1982 | S1·E1 | Five Go Mad in Dorset |
