TV series

Barking

1998 · 1 season

A scattershot late-night sketch show that throws quick, silly ideas at the wall, fun in bursts but uneven and very much of its time.

Overview: Barking is a late night sketch comedy show broadcast on Channel 4 in 1998, starring Mackenzie Crook, David Walliams, Omid Djalili, Peter Kay, Dave Lamb, Rhys Thomas, Catherine Tate and Marcus Brigstocke. Barking features up and coming comedians, most of whom have gone on to become big stars.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and whimsical. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Media, celebrity, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
celebrity
identity
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild