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The Fast Show

The Fast Show

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Overview

The Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.

Created by Paul Whitehouse
Written by Paul Whitehouse
Produced by Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson
NetworksBBC Two

Top Cast

Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse

Various Characters

Charlie Higson

Charlie Higson

Various Characters

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Various Characters

John Thomson

John Thomson

Various Characters

Caroline Aherne

Caroline Aherne

Various Characters

Arabella Weir

Arabella Weir

Various Characters

Simon Day

Simon Day

Various Characters

Maria McErlane

Maria McErlane

Various Characters

P

Paul Shearer

Various Characters

Colin McFarlane

Colin McFarlane

Various Characters

Themes & Keywords

sketch comedy

About The Fast Show

The Fast Show is a comedy series that first aired in 1994 exploring themes of sketch comedy. Created by Paul Whitehouse, it stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. The Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.

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