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This, the full series, deserves your undivided attention! Thank goodness for Bravo, which is airing Smack the Pony in the U.S., otherwise I would never have gotten to see this hilarious show. 7 Posts 0 Reply Likes Posted 3 months ago . but, If you have the chance to watch this terrific show, don't hesitate. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet.

I am a HUGE Monty Python fan. There were also regular appearances from Sarah Alexander, Darren Boyd and Cavan Clerkin.

Driven to rage over the tawdry excesses of reality television, a self-appointed cultural crusader kidnaps several very famous nobodies to make his point- but his crimes only generate more tabloid frenzy. Three female comics perform sketches dealing with a wide variety of topics, from irritating flatmates to workplace issues to people who pretend to be ill to get free things or special treatment. Follow. Victoria Pile, Bathsheba Doran (additional material), Follow. Andy Riley (additional material), If you are a fan of British comedy, or of sketch comedy, or if you just want a good laugh, you will enjoy "Pony". Written by Written by and starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and British Comedy Award nominated Sally Phillips, with regular appearances by Sarah Alexander and Darren Boyd, this sketch show with no reoccurring characters, only certain situations and themes, is fantastically funny. Three female comics perform sketches dealing with a wide variety of topics, from irritating flatmates to workplace issues to people who pretend to be ill to get free things or special treatment. "What have the Romans ever given to us" - Life of Brian. They seem to shoot in a variety of locations, and the actors are quite versatile.   |  It's not a far cry from a 90s version of Tinder. British humor at it's almost best and a very feminine type of humor to, in the great tradition of Absolutely Faboulous and Bridget Jones. The movies heretical mixture of past and present also makes it one of those few really good comedies that doesn't take itself too seriously without becoming just silly and boring. 6 Series, 37 Episodes. Almost none of them have ever been at the sea, and they want to... See full summary », When a particularly sissy Caesar orders his general Rhinus to proceed with the conquest of Britain, which is just a mosaic of inter-warring Celtic tribes related to the Gauls he already subjugated, those send Marcosivellauniviromandiboule (aka Young Gaul) to the Dubonni, a measly tribe where three sisters play a leading role, and therefore see the messenger foremost as an ideal catch for the unmarried youngest; his bed-test goes great, while a Roman attack on the rivaling neighbor Kent tribe is welcomed without any strategic foresight. 1. Dominic Brigstocke, Sally Phillips, I like the shot-on-film look, especially for many of their sketches which are "realistic."

The stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips. Tristram Shapeero Girl Power comedy. Un-Me Too. Oriane Messina (additional material),

I just caught this on Bravo (9/29/00). Friday Night Dinner. The reoccurring themes include the dating agency videos on video and online, and of course the fantastic spoof songs at the end of each episode. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? For me, this is the funniest thing on television since Monty Python's Flying Circus. Americans might need to watch the show with closed captioning turned on occasionally. Susie Donkin (additional material), 24 min

Smack the Pony is a British sketch comedy show that was originally broadcast between 1999 and 2003 on Channel 4. A show that takes everyday situations and leaves them to be everyday situations. They were cleaner, ate better, behaved better and above all, they locked better. But to be honest: I laughed even harder and more consistently at the entire Smack The Pony series.

Not brilliant, but definitely worth watching. Me Too. It was nominated the BAFTA TV Awards for Best Comedy Programme or Series (three times), and the British Comedy Award for Best Broken Comedy Show. Unfollow.

Fay Rusling (additional material), Chris Hayward (additional material), With Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan, Sally Phillips, Sarah Alexander.

No, not even a family member should like this show. I only laugh as hard when I read or watch Oscar Wilde's _The Importance of Being Earnest_. Georgia Pritchett (additional material). "Smack the Pony" is, without a doubt, one of the best TV shows out there. If you like Britcoms,this show is for you.

In series 2, shown in 1988, Joanna Brookes was replaced by Phil Nice. One particularly nice feature that Smack the Pony has taken advantage of is that each sketch is short and to the point, UNLIKE other sketch comedy shows (one in particular with the initials S.N.L.) You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Smack the Pony seems to have more story. Jean Marcosivellauniviromandiboule / , , The only place I've been lucky enough to catch it was on bravo, and some states don't even get bravo. It discusses gladiators, women ... See full summary ». Ever since I came upon it by accident while channel surfing, I have loved it. Decidedly maverick.

Comedy. With Season 11 of "Bob's Burgers" underway, we're celebrating the beloved animated comedy's special knack for hilariously parodying well-known TV and movies. The main performers on the show were Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

Kevin Cecil (additional material), The scenes are always unpredictable so there is always a surprise. 1.

that just drag on and on, wallowing in their own stupidity. Decca to release rousing ‘Planet 51′ score. Doon Mackichan, This FAQ is empty. Distinctly contemporary.

4 Series, 25 Episodes.

Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Smack the Pony Christmas Special. Like early French and Saunders but very in your face and really funny. Add the first question. A locally loved suburban family man has to pay for the worst thing he's ever done when two mysterious young criminals break into his home. Use the HTML below. David Quantick (additional material), Every bit as smart and as funny. It's no comparison, really.. P.S.

View production, box office, & company info. If you've ever marveled at Big Train's unique form of sketch comedy you'll love this, the main cast are all female, Doon from Knowing Me Knowing You and Day Today and the chambermaid Sophie from I'm Alan Partridge amongst others. The Great British Bake Off. TV Episode The half an hour speeds by leaving you wishing for more, much more. I think it's wonderful that we have come that far that women can be portrayed as pathetic and miserable but still sympathetic, as they are in movies like Gladiatress and Bridget Jones Diaries. Young Gaul. This sword and sandals movie is an off-the-wall comedy adventure about three unlikely heroines, who set out to save Celtic Britain, by thwarting the Roman invasion in their own unique and outrageous style. Jane Bussmann (additional material), I think this is one of the "new" comedys which at times is really quite good, but like alot of new stuff, its VERY hit and miss, to be honest, alot of time during my time watching this i was just thinking "What?!?!" Darren Boyd (additional material), Smack the Pony is a TV series starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan, and Sally Phillips. Spencer Brown (additional material), I love the dating videos because of how mad they are but also how believable it is! View production, box office, & company info, Victoria Pile 3.

This is a hilarious show. Looking for some great streaming picks? Robert Harley (additional material), The main performers on the show were Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips. Short sketches, very silly and bizarre - a little like Kids in the Hall. In an age of Gladiators, the power that was Rome held its empire together with the might of its armies, the sweat and tears of its conquests, and the cheers and bloodlust of its citizens - ... See full summary ». Since I'm Alan Partridge in 1997, the most innovative and funny Brit comedies have all been sketch-based like Big Train, Goodness Gracious me and now Smack the Pony. The reoccurring situations include unsuccessful relationships, competition in the work place and latent lesbianism. Smack the pony series 2 has 7 eps not 14 Dan Harvey. Smack the Pony (TV Series 1999–2003) Three female comics perform sketches dealing with a wide variety of topics, from irritating flatmates to workplace issues to people who pretend to be ill to get free things or special treatment. Fiona Allen, Now, that seemingly all of the family and friends of the members of this "show" have given their positive comments regarding this drivel, I feel that someone else should review the show. I've tried to view this as 'of the time' or with a sense of 'mocking the stereotypes' but no.