Original Comedy Shorts (2014)
Synopsis
A series of six comedy shorts, in which each episode is 'taken over' by a different high profile comedian. The result is an exclusive, eclectic and hilarious mix of comedy genres, tastes and styles.
Network
BBC iPlayer
Episodes
Micky Flanagan's Foxageddon
Comedy short starring Micky Flanagan and Kerry Godliman. After Micky allegedly kills a fox, the world's media turn against him. Micky must find a way to set things right.
Channel M
What would happen if actress and impressionist Morgana Robinson were given her very own TV channel? This! This comedy short is a show reel for Channel M and features highlights from her upcoming season of programmes, including: Woman vs Booze, Celebrity Forward Roll and Educating Morgana.
Meera Syal's Playback
Priya, a Bollywood star, and Mala, her playback singer, appear on TV. When Mala performs her latest single, a scathing attack on Priya, they descend into a vocal cat fight.
Matt Berry: The Lone Wolf
An alternative nature documentary, following the life and struggles of wild wolves as they attempt to hunt down a heard of elk. Narrated by Matt Berry and full of fruity language.
Reece Shearsmith in The Case of the High Foot
Comedy short set in the 1930s in which Hilda Stolf (Sally Phillips) visits her doctor (Reece Shearsmith) complaining of a rare case of 'high foot'.
Frankie Boyle and Bob Mortimer's Cookery Show
Comedy short in which Frankie Boyle and Bob Mortimer attempt to host an entertaining and yet informative cookery show.
Details
Original Title
Original Comedy Shorts
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
BBC
