Dominic Brigstocke Movies
- 2001
The BBC sketch comedy series TV to Go was a showcase for a number of top comic talents. Previously consigned to second-banana status on a variety of British sitcoms, the regulars were permitted to cut loose in their own starring skits, written by some of the best comedy creators in the business. Beyond this, it is difficult to describe the program, since it adopted an "anything goes" policy and changed its format seemingly on a minute-by-minute basis. TV to Go debuted on May 14, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1999
After the advent of Absolutely Fabulous and The Vicar of Dibley, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders stopped producing regular seasons of their eponymous show in favor of a series of holiday specials. This edition, from Christmas 1999, is based around an extended parody of Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace in which Jedi Knights French and Saunders are forced to fight Darth Maul with licensed toy merchandise instead of real lightsabres. Individual Star Wars sequences alternate with additional parodies, including a send-up of Spice Girl Mel C's "Northern Star" video. Ally McBeal's sylph-like physique, Madonna's British affectations, Diana Ross's airport customs problems, and The Matrix's special effects also provide punch lines. Other performers include frequent guest star Janette Krankie, one-half of the comedy duo the Krankies. Dominic Brigstocker directed, although Steve Bendelack stepped in to helm "Public Schoolgirls," a segment about Christmas holidays at a snooty boarding school. Although it has received no video release of its own, French & Saunders: The Phantom Millennium is included as a bonus on the DVD edition of French & Saunders: At the Movies. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi
- 1994
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Steve Coogan stars as Alan Partridge, a slow-witted and clueless British talk show host, in this acclaimed BBC series. Knowing Me, Knowing You With Alan Partridge comprised six episodes, which offered a witty but deadly accurate parody of the conventions of a typical television hat show, complete with eccentric guests and laughable musical numbers (many of the performers are asked to cover ABBA tunes at the host's request). The show also included one special Christmas episode, in which Partridge attempts to recreate his living room in the studio and share his holiday with the viewing public. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve Brown, Steve Coogan, (more)
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