Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
Synopsis
As part of the BBC2 50th anniversary celebrations comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse were commissioned to produce this spoof history of the channel. It parodies the channel, its content and the history documentary.
Top Cast
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Harry Enfield
Simon Schama / Bob Ferris / Barry Cryer / Jacob Bronowski / Eric Idle / John Cheese-Shop-Sketch / Basil Fawlty / Cherri 'Terry' Jones / John Major / Margaret Thatcher / Lord Howe / Mel Smith / Rowan Atkinson / Jonathan Lloyd-Cambridge / Stephen Fry / Lord Melchett / Blackadder / Alan Bennett / Jim Broadbentovich / Vyvyan / Michael Gambon / David Brent / Tim Rice-But-Dim / Tim Nice-But-Brooke-Taylor / Arthur Pinta-Lager / Germaine Dreary / Mark Egghead / Lord Sugar / John Torode / Paul Hollywood / Ian Hislop / David Mitchell / Diddy Andy Parsons / Various
Paul Whitehouse
Terry Collier / Michael Palin / Manuel / Frankie Howerd / Lurcio / Yosser Hughes / Lord Lawson / Stanley Baldrick / Alan Yentob / Rick / Dennis Potter / Evan Davis / Tim Canterbury / Rick Prog-Rock / Mary Berry / Jools Holland / Paul Merton / Sarah Silligan / Alan Davies / Diddy Andy Hamilton / Various
Kevin Eldon
Derek Jacobi / Claudius / Bob Harris-Tweedious / Griff Rhys-Jones / Tim McInnerny / Various
Simon Greenall
Brian Blessed / Augustus / Mark Williams / Arthur Weasley / Ruddy Rory Redface / Nick Hewer / Gregg Wallace / Dara Ó Rea / Various
Joseph Morpurgo
Hugh Laurie / Neil / Gareth Keenan / Angus Angusson / Russell Somebody / Russell Somebody-Else / Noel Fielding / Various
Rhys Thomas
Various
Catherine Shepherd
Joan Bakewell Tart / Sue Perkins / Various
Rosie Cavaliero
Miranda Richardson / Dawn Tinsley / Sheila Snoozecock / Karren Brady / Mel Giedroyc / Various
Justin Edwards
Orson Welles / Jeremy Clarkson / Boris Big Johnson / Phil Youranus / Various
Lucy Montgomery
Anne Robinson / Various
Nell Enfield
Young Brunhilder
Archie Lyndhurst
Young Michael Gambon
Elliot Speller-Gillott
Harry Potter / Dennis from Heaven
Fifi Hart
Susan
Khamarle Paul-Soleyn
Andrew
Kevin Hudson
Michael Jackson - Paul Whitehouse - Cameraman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Bye
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson
- Original Score
- Philip Pope
- Original Title
- Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Balloon Entertainment, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Bye
Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson
Philip Pope
John Sorapure
Mark Wybourn
Bradley Adams, Bryan Elsley, Harry Enfield
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Bye
Director
Harry Enfield
Writer
Paul Whitehouse
Writer
Charlie Higson
Writer
Bradley Adams
Producer
Philip Pope
Original Music Composer
John Sorapure
Director of Photography
Mark Wybourn
Editor
James Dillon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s about?
As part of the BBC2 50th anniversary celebrations comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse were commissioned to produce this spoof history of the channel. It parodies the channel, its content and the history documentary.
Who directed Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s?
Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s was directed by Ed Bye.
Who stars in Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s?
The principal cast of Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s includes Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall, Joseph Morpurgo.
When was Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s released and how long is it?
Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s was composed by Philip Pope.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s?
Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).