TV series

Limmy's Show!

2010–2012 · 3 seasons

A surreal, darkly funny sketch show that constantly breaks the fourth wall, mixing bizarre characters with uncomfortable silences and sudden shocks.

Created by: Brian Limond
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Brian Limond, Debbie Welsh, Tom Brogan

Overview: Limmy's Show is a Scottish comedy sketch show written, animated and directed by Brian Limond. The show stars Brian Limond, Ryan Fletcher, Paul McCole, Alan McHugh and Kirstin McLean. Previous stars include Debbie Welsh, Tom Brogan and Raymond Mearns.

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Created by: Brian Limond
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Brian Limond, Debbie Welsh, Tom Brogan

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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
madness
media
work
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
mockumentary
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	1
Horror	3
Humour	9
Realism	5
Romance	1
Tension	4
Darkness	6
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	4

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