Harry Enfield’s Television Programme, 1990
During the late 1980’s Harry Enfield had gained recognition, appearing on various shows with his characters Stavros
and Loadsamoney
However it was his character based sketch show: Harry Enfield’s Television Programme, that brought him into the mainstream.
First broadcast on BBC Two in 1990 in the 9 pm slot on Thursday nights, which became the traditional time for alternative comedy on television. The show ran for two series in 1990 and 1992 of 6 episodes each.
Summary
Much like Dick Emery in the 1970’s this was a character driven sketch show.
Clips
Cast
Harry Enfield
Paul Whitehouse
Kathy Burke
David Barber
Gary Bleasdale
Martin Clunes
Aden Gillett
Jon Glover
Charlie Higson
Rupert Holliday-Evans
Joe McGann
Stephen Moore
Mark Moraghan
Duncan Preston
Caroline Quentin
Louisa Rix
Details
Channel: BBC2
Written By: Harry Enfield, Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Geoffrey Perkins
Produced By: Hat Trick Productions
Original Transmission Dates: 8th November 1990 – 28th December 1998