"Dead Ringers" (2002)TV series 2002-????

Directors:

John Birkin
Jonathan Gershfield

Writers:

Simon Blackwell (writer)
Jon Culshaw (writer)

Seasons:

3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | unknown

Release Date:

15 March 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Celebrities and politicians are lampooned by a talented team of impressionists in this comedy sketch show.

Plot Keywords:

Based On Radio Show | Sketch Comedy | Lampoon | Political | Team

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Jess Robinson		(11 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kevin Connelly	...	Andrew Marr / ... (5 episodes, 2003-2006)
Phil Cornwell	...	Alan Rickman / ... (5 episodes, 2003-2006)
Jon Culshaw	...	Arnold Schwarzenegger / ... (5 episodes, 2003-2006)
Mark Perry	...	David Blunkett / ... (5 episodes, 2003-2006)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

Started in 2000 as a radio series on BBC Radio 4.

Quotes:

George W. Bush: My fellow umbrella stands. I know many of you will be astonisherated that the former Iraqer Defence Minister Sultan Akhmed, who surrendered in Mousehole on Friday, will not be charged with war crimes. But there is a very good reason why the CIA has granted Sultana Bran immunity from prostitution and that is because he has promised to lead us to Saddarm's weapons of mass destruction...

Movie Connections:

Featured in "The Story of Light Entertainment: Radio Stars (#1.3)" (2006)

Dead Ringers Rocks

When I first saw 'Dead Ringers' on ABC television in Australia, I didn't know who many of the characters were, a majority of them were British Television presenters. However, once I had done my research on the characters the similarities were hilarious. I have always been able to laugh at British humour (with the exception of 'Yes, Prime Minister') and now I can finally put something at the top of my top 5 shows to watch. 2nd is Little Britain, 3rd is The Simpsons, 4th Futurama and 5th Keeping up appearances. Dead Ringers has a limited amount of sketches though and I got pretty tired after watching the news reporters in seven consecutive episodes. Generally speaking, 'Dead Ringers' is a great satire on all things repetitive, so my vote will be 7.5 out of 10