The Sunday Show is a
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entertainment programme that was broadcast live on Sunday lunchtimes on
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between 1995 and 1997. Four series of the show were produced.
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hosted the first two series, with Puckrik was replaced by
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for the third series. For the fourth, Tonkinson hosted with Jenny Ross, previously the show's
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reviewer.
The show is best remembered for giving breaks to two young comedians who went on to greater success:
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, who appeared each week in his Dennis Pennis character, attending premieres and other events, and throwing absurd questions at the gathered celebrities; and
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who presented a regular "World of Entertainment" slot ostensibly reviewing TV and film but in practice simply a vehicle for his stand-up comedy act.
Other regular contributors included
Kevin Eldon in different guises, including 'Guy Boudelaire' & 'Dr Brebner' and
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' dancer/mascot/percussionist/hanger-on, Bez in a weekly "Science With Bez" slot.