School of Comedy
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School of Comedy is a British comedy sketch show written and performed by a cast of teenagers. A television spin-off of a revue performed in London and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, School of Comedy was piloted on Channel 4
's Comedy Lab
in 2008, before a six-part series ran on E4 from 2 October to 5 November 2009. A behind-the-scenes special entitled School of Comedy: Extra Lessons was broadcast in the same timeslot on 11 November.
The characters vary from an extremely rude landlady (played by Lilly Ainsworth) to an Eastern European plumber (played by Max Brown). Other recurring characters include a garrulous taxi driver (played by Charlie Wernham
) and an estate agent (played by Will Poulter
). Some clips adapted from the stage production were shown on Comedy Shuffle, which broadcast on BBC Three
in 2007 and 2008.
The second series began on E4 from 13 September 2010.
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Comedy Lab
Comedy Lab
Comedy Lab is a British television series which showcases pilots of experimental comedy shows. Series have been aired irregularly on Channel 4 and E4 since 1998....
in 2008, before a six-part series ran on E4 from 2 October to 5 November 2009. A behind-the-scenes special entitled School of Comedy: Extra Lessons was broadcast in the same timeslot on 11 November.
The characters vary from an extremely rude landlady (played by Lilly Ainsworth) to an Eastern European plumber (played by Max Brown). Other recurring characters include a garrulous taxi driver (played by Charlie Wernham
Charlie Wernham
Charlie Wernham is an English comedian and actor who is known for appearing on the second series of the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent. He is now starring in the E4 show School of Comedy and has appeared in an episode of The Inbetweeners....
) and an estate agent (played by Will Poulter
Will Poulter
William Jack Poulter is an English actor, most notable for his roles as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow, and as Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.-Career:...
). Some clips adapted from the stage production were shown on Comedy Shuffle, which broadcast on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
in 2007 and 2008.
The second series began on E4 from 13 September 2010.
Cast
- Will PoulterWill PoulterWilliam Jack Poulter is an English actor, most notable for his roles as Lee Carter in Son of Rambow, and as Eustace Scrubb in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.-Career:...
- Jack HarriesJack Harries-Career:Harries appeared in Perfect Parents starring Christopher Eccleston in 2006 as 'Ed's Boy'. From 2008–2010, Harries has been starring in School of Comedy playing many roles and has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival with the show....
- Africa Nile
- Beth Rylance
- Lilly Lucia Ainsworth
- Ella Ainsworth
- Grace Vance
- Max Langdale Brown
- Joe Taylor
- Hector McCormick
- Charlie WernhamCharlie WernhamCharlie Wernham is an English comedian and actor who is known for appearing on the second series of the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent. He is now starring in the E4 show School of Comedy and has appeared in an episode of The Inbetweeners....
- Evie Henderson
- Arthur Sturridge
- Olivia Archer-Deakin
- Lacey-Ann Walsh
External links
- School of Comedy at E4.com
- School of Comedy The actual 'School of Comedy' in London
- School of Comedy stage clip from Comedy Shuffle on BBC YouTube channel
- Matthewman, Scott (25 August 2010). "School of Comedy: The Stage Podcast #72". The Stage Online. Retrieved on 26 August 2010.