The Armando Iannucci Shows
Series Overview
The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
24 min per episode
2001 – 2001
Premiered: Thu, Aug 30, 2001
Armando IannucciLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Imagination”
Armando believes that the imagination is a wonderful thing, allowing us to come up with any image, such as the cast of Cats being shot at dawn. Everyone attempts to try to become more imaginative, such as profane gardening and improving suicide notes. However, the greatest worry is people starving to death due to there being too many golf sales. This episode was originally aired last in the series, providing a surprisingly fitting conclusion in which Armando, by taunting animals with various human inventions, seems to have accidentally taught them how to take over the world.
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Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci, Peter Fincham
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Armando Iannucci
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Peter Fincham
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Armando Iannucci Shows about?
The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.
How many seasons does The Armando Iannucci Shows have?
The Armando Iannucci Shows comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Armando Iannucci Shows?
Key cast members in The Armando Iannucci Shows include Armando Iannucci, Stephen Mangan, Alan Ford, Tony Gardner, Darren Higham.
Who created or directed The Armando Iannucci Shows?
The Armando Iannucci Shows was developed and directed by Armando Iannucci.