This 3-disc collection presents all 3 seasons and 5 specials from the pioneering '80s comedy troupe's series of short films for Channel 4.

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24 EPISODES & SPECIALS ON 3 DISCS WITH 4+ HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES

They were the pioneering '80s comedy troupe - which included Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Jennifer Saunders - whose series of short films for Britain's Channel 4 led directly to THE YOUNG ONES, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and the entire UK alt-comedy movement. This 3-disc collection now presents all 3 seasons and 5 specials from The Comic Strip on Channel 4, including their legendary mockumentary BAD NEWS TOUR and its sequel MORE BAD NEWS featuring appearances by Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne and Def Leppard, the classic MR. JOLLY LIVES NEXT DOOR - now scanned in 2K from a 16mm print - directed by two-time Oscar® nominee Stephen Frears, plus more than 4 hours of Special Features including an all-new documentary.

Special Features

The Rise Of The Comic Strip (2023, 93 mins) - Documentary Featuring Peter Richardson, Nigel Planer, Alexei Sayle, Sandy Johnson, Oliver Stapleton, Stephen Frears, Rowland Rivron & More

The Comic Strip (1981, 30 mins) - Short Film By Julien Temple

30 Years Of Comic Strip (2012, 96 mins)

Bad News: The Whole Sordid Story

Bad News 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Music Video

Behind The Scenes Of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

More Bad News Tour Stories

Bad News Photo Gallery

Series Trailer

Media

Bonus Materials

• The Rise Of The Comic Strip (2023, 93 mins) - Documentary Featuring Peter Richardson, Nigel Planer, Alexei Sayle, Sandy Johnson, Oliver Stapleton, Stephen Frears, Rowland Rivron & More
• The Comic Strip (1981, 30 mins) - Short Film By Julien Temple
• 30 Years Of Comic Strip (2012, 96 mins)
• Bad News: The Whole Sordid Story
• Bad News 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Music Video
• Behind The Scenes Of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
• More Bad News Tour Stories
• Bad News Photo Gallery
• Series Trailer

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Peter Richardson
•       Jennifer Saunders
•       Dawn French
•       Adrian Edmondson
•       Rik Mayall
•       Alexei Sayle
•       Daniel Peacock
•       Keith Allen
•       Nigel Planer
•       Robbie Coltrane

Director: Peter Richardson

Director: Bob Spiers

Director: Stephen Frears

Director: Sandy Johnson

Producer: Michael White

Producers: Michael White

Additional Details

Label: Severin Films

Genre: Comedy

Language: English

Run Time: 895 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/27/23

UPC: 760137127345