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Brass Eye

Brass Eye

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Overview

Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.

Created by Chris Morris
Written by Chris Morris
Produced by Chris Morris, Caroline Leddy, Alison MacPhail
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

Christopher Morris / Ted Maul / Various Characters

Mark Heap

Mark Heap

Simon Hottrin / Dr. Zeus Spofforth / Various Characters

Themes & Keywords

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About Brass Eye

Brass Eye is a comedy series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of surreal, satire, dark comedy, political humor, british society. Created by Chris Morris, it stars Chris Morris, Mark Heap. Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.

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