Comics
Series Overview
Down-and-out American comedian Johnny Lazar tries to regain his status as an international superstar by embarking on a tour of working men's clubs and universities in England. But on his first night, Johnny is witness to a gangland murder and finds himself having to go on the lam as he becomes the target of hitmen out to eliminate any chance of them being identified.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1993 – 1993
Premiered: Tue, Jul 6, 1993
Lynda La PlanteLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Lazar is in fear for his life when another man is killed in mistaken identity for him. He befriends the chief suspect, Delroy Smith, and with Lazar's girlfriend Nula, they head up to Scotland for the next stage of his tour in a bid to lie low. However, while there, long-buried memories of a childhood trauma resurface, affecting Lazar's relationship with Nula, and making him a vulnerable target for the killers, who are closer than they think.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Channel 4's Comics DVD Trailer - Lennie James, Lynda La Plante, Michelle FairleyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-08
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante
Richard Hartley
Robin Vidgeon
Don Fairservice
Verity Lambert, Selwyn Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Verity Lambert
Producer
Selwyn Roberts
Producer
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Don Fairservice
Editor
Maurice Cain
Production Design
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Tom Delmar
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Comics
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What is Comics about?
Down-and-out American comedian Johnny Lazar tries to regain his status as an international superstar by embarking on a tour of working men's clubs and universities in England. But on his first night, Johnny is witness to a gangland murder and finds himself having to go on the lam as he becomes the target of hitmen out to eliminate any chance of them being identified.
How many seasons does Comics have?
Comics comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Comics?
Key cast members in Comics include Tim Guinee, Michelle Fairley, Lennie James, Danny Webb.
Who created or directed Comics?
Comics was developed and directed by Lynda La Plante.