TV series
Little Armadillos
1984 · 1 season
A scrappy, anarchic sketch-sitcom that feels like a chaotic night out in a seedy club, with dark laughs and odd musical interludes.
- Created by
- Bob Spiers
- Genres
- Comedy
- Starring
- Steve Steen, Jim Sweeney, Helen Lederer
- Overview
- Little Armadillos was an alternative comedy sketch show in sitcom format that aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in 1984. Set in a nightclub run by the psychotic brothers Wayne and Donny Armadillo, the show ran for seven 30-minute episodes from 13 September to 25 October 1984 and has never been repeated or released on video or DVD. Written by Pete Richens & Colin Gibson, it starred Steve Steen and Jim Sweeney as Wayne and Donny respectively and co-starred Daniel Peacock, Helen Lederer, Phil Nice, Steve Frost & Mark Arden, among other members of the alternative comedy scene of the early Eighties.The show also featured The Flatlettes, who sang short songs within the show which were written by Colin Gibson & Kenny Craddock. the show was directed by Bob Spiers. "Those that can remember this dark 'alternative comedy' have fond memories of it however the show has now faded into oblivion." British Sitcom Guide.
- How it feels
- Absurd, dark, satirical and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
- About
- Madness, crime, power, obsession
- Content
- Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
- Note
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- Created by
- Bob Spiers
- Genres
- Comedy
- Starring
- Steve Steen, Jim Sweeney, Helen Lederer
