TV series

A Kick Up the Eighties

1981–1984 · 2 seasons

A scattershot parade of silly characters and musical gags that feels like flipping channels through a very British, very 1980s comedy revue.

Overview: Comedy sketch show taking an irreverent look at life in the eighties, starring Tracey Ullman, Miriam Margolyes and Richard Stilgoe, plus Rik Mayall as Kevin Turvey.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, whimsical and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Media, politics, celebrity, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 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
politics
celebrity
class
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
mockumentary
anthology
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild