TV series

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show

1992 · 1 season

A daft, homemade romp through a shed-based showbiz world, full of silly sketches and deadpan absurdity.

Overview: Frank Sidebottom's very own TV show, broadcast from the converted shed that functioned as his showbiz HQ. Also featuring diminutive sidekick Little Frank, the shows include Frank’s take on Crimewatch, Timperley’s contribution to Manchester’s Olympic bid, pioneering rocket science in the back garden, and even a staging of Live Aid 2!
How it feels: Absurd, whimsical, satirical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Media, celebrity, art, identity
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
celebrity
art
identity
friendship
Places: home
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none