Comics Brittania

TV Show

Armando Iannucci presents a history of British comics.

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Latest Episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 3: X-Rated: Anarchy in the UK

    Armando Iannucci examines how the 1970s and 1980s gave birth to comic strips aimed at an adult audience. Magazines such as Viz and the punk-inspired 2000AD, and Warrior's dystopian V for Vendetta strip appeared on shelves and introduced characters such as Judge Dredd, Tank Girl and Sid the Sexist. Last in series

  • Season 1 Episode 2: Boys and Girls

    Armando Iannucci presents a guide to cartoon-strip heroes and heroines from the 1950s to the 1970s, featuring classic characters such as Dan Dare, Roy of the Rovers, Captain Hurricane, the Four Marys and Belle of the Ballet. Frank Skinner, Max Hastings and Jacqueline Wilson are among those who reminisce about their favourite comic characters. Part of the Comics season

  • Season 1 Episode 1: The Fun Factory

    Armando Iannucci presents a history of British comics, looking back at the time when children's magazines sold in their millions and showed them a world where kids ruled. Contributors Nick Park, Jacqueline Wilson, Steve Bell and Michael Rosen discuss the cartoon strips which influenced their childhood. Part of the Comics season

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