TV series

The Frost Report

1966–1967 · 2 seasons

A dry, talky sketch revue that rewards attention with witty wordplay and gently barbed social observation.

Overview: The Frost Report was a satirical television show hosted by David Frost. It ran for 28 episodes on the BBC from 1966 to 1967. It is notable for introducing John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett to television, and also launching the careers of other writers and performers.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, light and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Politics, media, class, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
media
class
identity
morality
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
anthology
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild