A Comedy Roast
Series Overview
A Comedy Roast is a British comedy television show broadcast by Channel 4. After a series of failed attempts by various broadcasters over the years, it is the first adaptation of the American comedy institution of roasting to be produced as a television show in Britain. The first series premiered on 7 April 2010. Hosted by Jimmy Carr it saw Bruce Forsyth, Sharon Osbourne and Chris Tarrant get roasted by various colleagues, comedians and celebrities. The show returned on 15 October 2010 targeting Davina McCall.
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2 Seasons • 5 Episodes
60 min per episode
2010 – 2011
Premiered: Wed, Apr 7, 2010
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 1: “Barbara WIndsor”
Barbara Windsor's long, varied and extremely successful career is honoured in a gala evening jam-packed with the country's best comic talent as well as some of Barbara's close celebrity friends.
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Comedy Roast about?
A Comedy Roast is a British comedy television show broadcast by Channel 4. After a series of failed attempts by various broadcasters over the years, it is the first adaptation of the American comedy institution of roasting to be produced as a television show in Britain. The first series premiered on 7 April 2010. Hosted by Jimmy Carr it saw Bruce Forsyth, Sharon Osbourne and Chris Tarrant get roasted by various colleagues, comedians and celebrities. The show returned on 15 October 2010 targeting Davina McCall.
How many seasons does A Comedy Roast have?
A Comedy Roast comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in A Comedy Roast?
Key cast members in A Comedy Roast include Jimmy Carr.
Who created or directed A Comedy Roast?
A Comedy Roast was developed and directed by Not specified.