The Armando Iannucci Shows

A restlessly inventive sketch show that mixes silly surrealism with quiet, uncomfortable observations about modern life and awkwardness.

Created by

Armando Iannucci

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Armando Iannucci, Stephen Mangan, Alan Ford

Overview

The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.

How it feels

Satirical, absurd, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, identity, work, media

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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