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That Mitchell and Webb Look

2006–2010 · 4 seasons

A rapid-fire barrage of clever, silly sketches that rewards close attention with surreal running gags and sharp parodies.

Created by: David Mitchell, Robert Webb
Genres: Comedy
Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman

Overview: A comedy sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

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Created by: David Mitchell, Robert Webb
Genres: Comedy
Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
identity
class
obsession
technology
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	1
Humour	9
Realism	4
Romance	1
Tension	2
Darkness	3
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	3

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Genres: comedy
Created by: David Mitchell, Robert Webb
Written by: James Bachman, David Mitchell, Mark Evans, Robert Webb
Starring: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Paterson Joseph, James Bachman, Mark Evans, Keeley Hawes, Seroca Davis
Length: 4 seasons, 24 episodes, 30 min each
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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