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1. A Night
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Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Alison Goldie, Denys Graham, Simon Greenall, Sean Lock and (as themselves) Steve Allen, Tony from 'Bullseye' Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 20 September, 1993 |
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2.
And I Put Away Childish Things
Rob is trying to compose a symphony (with David's help) - 'A Requiem For The Eternal Conflict of The Soul on The Tragic Battlefield of Time' 'Disappearing World' with Shenley Grange - Eels 'Safety First' with Brian Coat - accidents in the office Rob invites friend to share his bed David is ill, his Grandmother's hearing aid is feeding back and she's touring with The Jesus and Mary Chain, he fantasises about his funeral. Poltergeist - knocks over a cup then mops up Rob going to apologise to David (finds all his lost treasures) Jarvis Poltergeist - moves things around to freak them out and ends up cleaning up 'History Today' - #2 David in the future with his Grandchildren (all of whom resemble Rob) |
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Credits
Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Alison Goldie, Denys Graham, Simon Greenall, Sean Lock and (as themselves) Robert Smith, Garth Crooks, Mariella Frostrup Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 27 September, 1993 |
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3.
Guilty
Terminally ill boy building a model, 'Hope', for a competition David on moving walkways, flying, car insurance, boxing, Knish and Rob feeling guilty all the time. The News - Rob guilty of everything Boy and model, if he wins he may live another 6 months 'Safety First' with Brian Coat - agricultural accidents 'Disappearing World' with Shenley Grange - Venezuelan Silver monkey Boy may win competition The News 'People of Restricted Seriousness' - Part 1 Jarvis - not here this week, but the fact you expected.... Boy carrying model off to school 'Husbands and Wives' - the director's cut 'History Today' - #3 Albert (the elderly extra) wants to act instead of doing stunts, his daughter, Sally, needs a new dialysis machine Rob finally free of the burden of guilt runs in joy, knocks over boy and destroys his model. Shattered he decides to commit suicide, hangs himself and ends up pulling the ceiling down which kills his landlady living in the apartment above. |
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Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Alison Goldie, Denys Graham, Simon Greenall, Corelei King, Sean Lock and Christopher Ryan. Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 4 October, 1993 |
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4. Nobody's
Home |
| Credits Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Helen Baskerville, Marlaina Curtis, Simon Greenall, Sean Lock, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy and (as themselves) Jimmy Hill, Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 11 October, 1993 |
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Do I Belong? Rob's story about the last time he saw his Grandfather alive, after a trip to France and trouble with Customs officials 'Safety First' with Brian Coat - diving accidents David's girlfriend (Emma) is sick and all he feels is lust David explains his pants hierarchy Rings Emma to apologise, she's taken comfort in the arms of Jarvis Poltergeist - picks up TV and says 'ta-da!' 'People of Restricted Seriousness' - Part 3 Rob about local nutters and their self consciousness 'Reservoir Dogs' ... Mr. Green, Mr. Red, Mr. Mauve, Mr. Wobbly Tickle... 'History Today' - #5 nutter safe in a mental home till he hits the nurse |
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Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Brian Bowles, Alison Goldie, Denys Graham, Simon Greenall, Sean Lock, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 18 October, 1993 |
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in Lust David is full of lust. Turns on TV for his version of 'The Good Sex Guide', Lou Reed and rock stars trying to be sexually ambiguous (Brett from Suede) Jarvis David asks Rob to go easy on the budget so that he may make a personal filmed piece to end the entire series 'Disappearing World' with Shenley Grange - the rare urban fox Rob - has an answerphone message from Rachel, borrowing a condom, abortions Rob and Suzi Quatro's duet of 'Then He Kissed Me' David is convinced Emma is having an affair with Rob, when it's really J.J Albert asks for more speaking parts, gets to play Rob on the occasion of his Ruby Wedding Anniversary, only to have Brian Coat turn up and say: 'Now there's no need for 40% of Ruby Wedding Anniversary accidents'. Poltergeist - thinks no-one knows he's there till David asks him to feed the cat 'People of Restricted Seriousness' - Part 4 (epilogue) 'History Today' - #6 Rob - 'another night in on my own', the set is being dismantled, they take away his easel so he goes to Acapulco, scuba diving, into space and cyberspace David's personal end piece ends up being on an empty set with cardboard figures and a watering can providing the rain. Music from blowing on a piece of greaseproof paper, Rob joins in and the series ends. |
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Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Alison Goldie, Denys Graham, Simon Greenall, Sean Lock, Jack Watson and (as themselves) Suzi Quatro and Graham Kelly Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 25 October, 1993 |
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SPECIALS
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7. On the
Road to Wembley
(1 hour) Broadcast: 13 December, 1993 Largely a documentary following Newman and Baddiel from June 20, 1993 until the Wembley Arena show on December 10, 1993. Featuring behind the scenes footage of shows in Norwich to test new material, many interviews, filming the TV series, the National Tour, on the tour bus and finally to Wembley. |
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8. Christmas
in Pieces
David - God doesn't exist, the only God now is physics Paul Daniels meets The Witchfinder General David - reality of The Bible Rob as Jesus turning water into wine - ta dah! David - searching for a miracle Rob & David in church looking at a statue of The Virgin Mary (which starts dancing) Poltergeist - turns the TV on, gets scared and turns it off and writes to Points of View Rob - trying to start a conversation in a cafe, does some painting Safety First - No need for 40% of sitting down having a quiet read accidents to happen (nothing happens until a steamroller crashes through the wall, driven by Brian Coat) Leon Capaldi - A Retrospective Are you looking at me? Jarvis Albert in hospital with a compound fracture of the leg, has finally save enough for the dialysis machine David isn't streetwise History Today |
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Credits
Written and Performed by: Robert Newman and David Baddiel Also featuring: Finola Geraghty, Alison Goldie, Denys Graham, Simon Greenall Directed by Babara Jones Produced by Harry Thompson First broadcast: 20 December, 1993 |
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