A Bit of Fry and Laurie: Season 1

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BBC-1 | BBC | BBC Two | BBC2 | Season Premiere Date: January 13, 1989

Starring: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Summary: A Bit of Fry and Laurie was an English sketch-based comedy. It starred Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, who also doubled as the show's writers. The show aired in 4 separate series on BBC 2 between 1989 and 1995. This show came about due to the success of a special aired at Christmas in 1986. A Bit of Fry and Laurie received excellent reviewsA Bit of Fry and Laurie was an English sketch-based comedy. It starred Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, who also doubled as the show's writers. The show aired in 4 separate series on BBC 2 between 1989 and 1995. This show came about due to the success of a special aired at Christmas in 1986. A Bit of Fry and Laurie received excellent reviews for its innovative approach to comedy.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Series 1, Episode 6
Air Date: February 17, 1989
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S1:E6. Episode 6
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S1:E5. Series 1, Episode 5
Air Date: February 10, 1989

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Kaustav

Jan 23, 2018

Ingenuity. Originality. Excellence. Humorous. And very ballsy sort of weird.
Fry and Laurie are so good in their sketches and transitions that they effortlessly shift and swipe through transitions leaving the audience in tatters and holding onto their abdomens. Knowing Stephen Fry and HughIngenuity. Originality. Excellence. Humorous. And very ballsy sort of weird.
Fry and Laurie are so good in their sketches and transitions that they effortlessly shift and swipe through transitions leaving the audience in tatters and holding onto their abdomens. Knowing Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie's acting chops already, it isn't surprising to see where and how talented they were right off the bat.
Instead of cluttering this up too much, I'll clear up any doubts of whether to watch this - It is legendary British comedy materials the level of which can, should and is mentioned in the same breath as Blackadder, Monty Python and Fawlty Towers. Personally, I find it better on the overall than all of the former mentioned classics. That's that.… Expand

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oliver1h

Nov 15, 2012

British comedy at it's best! Every sketch is intelligent, charming, surreal and downright odd. The chemistry between Fry and Laurie is perfect! Recommended to anyone who likes their humour dry with a hint of genius! Thank you!

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: January 13, 1989
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: February 12, 1995
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 9, 1992
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 9, 1990
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 13, 1989
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  S1:E6. Series 1, Episode 6
  Air Date: February 17, 1989
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
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  S1:E5. Series 1, Episode 5
  Air Date: February 10, 1989
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E4. Series 1, Episode 4
  Air Date: February 3, 1989
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E3. Series 1, Episode 3
  Air Date: January 27, 1989
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
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  S1:E2. Series 1, Episode 2
  Air Date: January 20, 1989
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
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  S1:E1. Series 1, Episode 1
  Air Date: January 13, 1989
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
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  S1:E0. Pilot
  Air Date: December 26, 1987