The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One
“The groundbreaking and irreverent '80's British sketch comedy series”
Synopsis
Attention, comedy fans: NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is the real thing. This is scathing, no-holds-barred Brit humor at its best. Rapid-fire skits starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) are as politically incorrect as they are side-bustingly funny, sparing no one as they take on the British Royal Family, Margaret Thatcher, Scotland Yard, country music, Christianity, devil worship, punk rock and bathroom etiquette. NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is so irreverent that when the pilot was due to air in April 1979, the BBC cancelled it due to its incendiary political content. When at last it aired, the greatest comedy group to hit England since Monty Python's Flying Circus stormed the airwaves and revolutionized British and American television alike. Discover the show that set the standard for the anarchic cynicism that defined the alternative comedy of the 80's.
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February 28, 2006
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- The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One about?
Attention, comedy fans: NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is the real thing. This is scathing, no-holds-barred Brit humor at its best. Rapid-fire skits starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) are as politically incorrect as they are side-bustingly funny, sparing no one as they take on the British Royal Family, Margaret Thatcher, Scotland Yard, country music, Christianity, devil worship, punk rock and bathroom etiquette. NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is so irreverent that when the pilot was due to air in April 1979, the BBC cancelled it due to its incendiary political content. When at last it aired, the greatest comedy group to hit England since Monty Python's Flying Circus stormed the airwaves and revolutionized British and American television alike. Discover the show that set the standard for the anarchic cynicism that defined the alternative comedy of the 80's.
Who directed The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One?
The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One?
The principal cast of The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One includes Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Chris Langham.
When was The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One released and how long is it?
The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One?
The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).