Filth!
“Safer Sex, Dangerous Comedy”
Synopsis
In the late Eighties, there had been a series of comedy concerts (modelled on the Amnesty International “Secret Policeman’s Ball series”) to raise both awareness and raw cash for HIV/AIDS charities. The series was called Hysteria to reflect the hysteria (and downright untruths) surrounding the issue of HIV/AIDS. The last one of these had been in 1989, so in 1994, Pozzitive set out to revive the idea of a fundraiser with “Filth!” a night of comedy and music at the Sadlers Wells theatre, on Sunday 24 April. In fact, so many comedians and writers said “yes” to the idea, that we hit on the notion of doing two shows in one evening back to back. The first show was hosted by Lynn Ferguson and Arthur Smith, the second show by Mark Lamarr. Artists involved in the show included Tom Robinson, Steve Coogan, Spitting Image, Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy and Ben Elton.
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Top Cast
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Harry Enfield
Mr. Cholmondley-Warner
Arthur Smith
Himself
Mark Thomas
Himself
Steve Coogan
Paul Calf/ Pauline Calf
Jeremy Hardy
Himself
Ian Cognito
Ian Cognito (Paul Barbieri)
Jo Brand
Herself
Mark Lamarr
Himself
Jeff Green
Himself
Rhona Cameron
Herself
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Herself
Paul O'Grady
Lily Savage
Julian Clary
Himself
Greg Proops
Himself
Ben Elton
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Posner
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzy Eddie Izzard, Arthur Smith, Ian Cognito, Greg Proops, Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Jeremy Hardy, Mark Thomas, Mark Lamarr, Jeff Green, Paul O'Grady, Rhona Cameron, Julian Clary, Steve Coogan, Jo Brand
- Original Title
- Filth!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Posner
Suzy Eddie Izzard, Arthur Smith, Ian Cognito, Greg Proops, Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Jeremy Hardy, Mark Thomas, Mark Lamarr, Jeff Green, Paul O'Grady, Rhona Cameron, Julian Clary, Steve Coogan, Jo Brand
Geoff Posner, Crispin Leyser
Department Leadership Roster
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Writer
Crispin Leyser
Producer
Arthur Smith
Writer
Ian Cognito
Writer
Greg Proops
Writer
Ben Elton
Writer
Geoff Posner
Director
Harry Enfield
Writer
Jeremy Hardy
Writer
Mark Thomas
Writer
Mark Lamarr
Writer
Jeff Green
Writer
Paul O'Grady
Writer
Rhona Cameron
Writer
Julian Clary
Writer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Filth! about?
In the late Eighties, there had been a series of comedy concerts (modelled on the Amnesty International “Secret Policeman’s Ball series”) to raise both awareness and raw cash for HIV/AIDS charities. The series was called Hysteria to reflect the hysteria (and downright untruths) surrounding the issue of HIV/AIDS. The last one of these had been in 1989, so in 1994, Pozzitive set out to revive the idea of a fundraiser with “Filth!” a night of comedy and music at the Sadlers Wells theatre, on Sunday 24 April. In fact, so many comedians and writers said “yes” to the idea, that we hit on the notion of doing two shows in one evening back to back. The first show was hosted by Lynn Ferguson and Arthur Smith, the second show by Mark Lamarr. Artists involved in the show included Tom Robinson, Steve Coogan, Spitting Image, Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy and Ben Elton.
Who directed Filth!?
Filth! was directed by Geoff Posner.
Who stars in Filth!?
The principal cast of Filth! includes Harry Enfield, Arthur Smith, Mark Thomas, Steve Coogan, Jeremy Hardy.
When was Filth! released and how long is it?
Filth! was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Filth!?
Filth! holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).