TV series

Al Murray's Happy Hour

2007–2008 · 3 seasons

A loud, boozy chat show where a blustering pub comic trades banter with celebrities and closes with a singalong.

Overview: Al Murray's Happy Hour was a chat show presented by comedian Al Murray and produced by Avalon TV. The first series aired in early 2007. It is broadcast on the British terrestrial TV network, ITV, and the first series was broadcast on Saturday nights at 10pm. The second series aired on Fridays at 10pm. A third series returned to ITV on 12 September 2008, in the same 10pm Friday night slot. However, UTV in Northern Ireland did not show the third series in the 10pm Friday night slot with the other ITV regions. They now show it the following Thursday at around 11.40pm, due to UTV regional programming on Friday nights. Murray presents the programme in his Pub Landlord persona: a stereotypically nationalistic, chauvinistic character. The show contains stand-up, guest interviews and live music. The show ends with Murray performing a Queen song with the musical guest.
How it feels: Campy, satirical, light and absurd. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Celebrity, media, class, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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