The Fast Show

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Pioneering comedy sketch show, which ran for three series - plus the odd special - from 1994 to 1997. The show's central performers were Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Simon Day, Mark Williams, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Caroline Aherne. Other cast members included Paul Shearer, Felix Dexter, Rhys Thomas, Jeff Harding and Donna Ewin.

The show featured a wide range of continuing sketches and characters, along with a number of catchphrases, and had a long-lasting impact on popular British culture. Some of the characters were spun off into their own series or specials. Characters included Ted and Ralph, Swiss Toni, Brilliant Kid, "Unlucky" Alf, Arthur Atkinson, Colin Hunt, I'll Get Me Coat, Insecure Woman, Rowley Birkin QC, The Offroaders, Ken and Kenneth, Carl Hooper and Anyone Fancy A Pint?, but there were many, many more.

The show's influence can be seen in more recent comedy programmes such as Little Britain and The Catherine Tate Show.

When is The Fast Show next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on 3e November 15th, 9:55pm and on 3e November 28th, 9:55pm. See more...

Main Cast

Image for Caroline AherneCaroline Aherne
Image for John ThomsonJohn Thomson
Image for Mark WilliamsMark Williams
Arabella Weir
Image for Paul WhitehousePaul Whitehouse
Image for Simon DaySimon Day
Image for Charlie HigsonCharlie Higson

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