The read
The series ran 1 season across 8 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.
Ratings
17 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 8 ep2001 |
Cast
- Armando IannucciHimself
- Stephen ManganTelevision Executive #4
- Alan FordAlan The East End Thug
- Tony GardnerTelevision Executive #1
- Darren HighamTelevision Executive #2
- Melanie HudsonTelevision Executive #3
- Hugh CecilHugh
- James SmithVarious Characters