Custer's Last Stand-Up (2000)
Synopsis
Children's drama series about Jamie Custer's attempts to be a stand-up comic.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Leave Them Laughing
In this episode, young wannabe comedian Jamie Custer gets his first crack at fame when he performs at the school dance. While his routine wins him new fans, his sister Roxie is not one of them. Her love life is the subject of Jamie's jokes, which expose her two-timing antics for all to see.
Alien Invaders
Jamie and Dallas decide to raise money for a demo tape of Jamie's material, but Jamie does all the work and when he finally gets to record it, he's had no time to prepare.
He Ain't Heavy
Jamie thinks that to make it in the cutthroat world of entertainment, it is necessary to suffer some hardship. Accordingly, he sets out to get bullied at school.
Here We Go
Jamie is chosen as the goalkeeper for the school team.
Playing Grown-Ups
Jamie and Dallas con their way into 'The Last Laugh' comedy club, where Jamie performs a set. His debut turns into a triumph, but can he convince the owner, Pete Maguire, to start a kids' night?
Send in the Clowns
Jamie lands his first paying gig at a children's birthday party. Dallas holds auditions for new acts at the Junior Last Laugh comedy club. At the club, Jamie and Dymphna O'Grady take part in the Battle of the Motor Mouths.
Ba, Ba, Black Sheep
Mary Custer's long-lost brother Douglas returns and takes a shine to Jamie and his comic talents.
Play It Again, Gem
Jamie and Dallas meet old timer Gem Diamond, a well-known comic from a bygone era. Gem is trying to rebuild his career and Dallas and Jamie decide to help - if Gem will tell them the golden rule of comedy.
Enter the Goldfish
Jamie hears an inspiring speech by his comic hero and decides to give up comedy to save the world. Unfortunately, his campaign for animal rights is a complete failure. Returning to what he knows best, Jamie saves the day for both Dallas and Pete Maguire, owner of the Last Laugh comedy club.
Secret Agent
Things go awry between Jamie and Dallas - Jamie tries to find a new manager, while Dallas looks for new acts. But trouble is looming.
The Visit
Pete - the owner of the Last Laugh Comedy Club - is desperate for his mother's approval, and asks Jamie to perform for her. Unfortunately, he loses his voice just before the gig - but the show must go on.
Jamie's Last Laugh
After he dies a death on stage, Jamie's dreams of stardom are crushed. Can he recover and get himself back into the groove?
Cast
Details
Original Title
Custer's Last Stand-Up
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Production
RTÉ