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The Armando Iannucci Shows

★8.0 2001 1 Season Armando Iannucci TV-MA

The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Twats

Episode 01

Twats

Aug 30, 2001 · 24 min

Armando worries about looking like a twat in front of other people. He worries about what other people think about him, judging him by his appearance, what he thinks and his lack of football knowledge. He even worries about a man known for telling brilliant jokes, who is appearing at his next dinner party and in front of whom he may appear foolish.

Work

Episode 02

Work

Sep 6, 2001 · 24 min

Armando claims that almost everyone made a wrong decision around eight years ago, which explains why they end up with terrible jobs. From clowns becoming teachers, to sniffer dogs deciding to go to Bangkok on an impulse, it appears the only person Armando knows who truly likes their job is his barber.

Communication

Episode 03

Communication

Sep 20, 2001 · 24 min

Armando realises that most people do not talk to each other, hence why people end up going to landfills after nailing themselves into DIY cupboards. More problems arise in the form of racist police horses, and even a bride using a racist accent during her marriage to her Indian husband.

Imagination

Episode 04

Imagination

Oct 18, 2001 · 24 min

Armando believes that the imagination is a wonderful thing, allowing us to come up with any image, such as the cast of Cats being shot at dawn. Everyone attempts to try to become more imaginative, such as profane gardening and improving suicide notes. However, the greatest worry is people starving to death due to there being too many golf sales. This episode was originally aired last in the series, providing a surprisingly fitting conclusion in which Armando, by taunting animals with various human inventions, seems to have accidentally taught them how to take over the world.

Time Passing

Episode 05

Time Passing

Sep 27, 2001 · 24 min

With time passing ever more quickly, Armando worries about growing older. He admires Hugh for keeping the past alive, but panics about turning into one of the old men with bushy eyebrows that gave him nightmares as a child. Only one man can save children in later life - "Armando - The Great Adult!"

Neighbours

Episode 06

Neighbours

Oct 4, 2001 · 24 min

Armando wants to know what his neighbours are really like. He discovers what they think of each other, their prejudices, and one woman's experience with her stolen dresses, now being worn by people like Eddie Izzard. Even neighbours from outer space can be very rude.

Morality

Episode 07

Morality

Sep 13, 2001 · 24 min

Armando is worried about people's morality. Whilst one priest inspires his congregation so much they will not leave him alone, another shows pornographic masses. Armando starts to wonder if there is anything we do which is not evil, as he discovers when some protesters attack him for putting something in someone else's bin.

Reality

Episode 08

Reality

Oct 11, 2001 · 24 min

Armando has trouble sleeping, from his fridge making a sound of a trumpet, being beaten up by an intruder, and his recurring nightmare involving his most dreaded expression, "Except for those viewers in Scotland, who have their own programming."

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

based on 17 votes

Synopsis

The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci

Himself

Stephen Mangan

Stephen Mangan

Television Executive #4

Alan Ford

Alan Ford

Alan The East End Thug

Tony Gardner

Tony Gardner

Television Executive #1

Darren Higham

Television Executive #2

Melanie Hudson

Television Executive #3

Hugh Cecil

Hugh

James Smith

James Smith

Various Characters

Where to watch The Armando Iannucci Shows

The Armando Iannucci Shows is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Armando Iannucci has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 17 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Armando Iannucci Shows have?

The Armando Iannucci Shows has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Is The Armando Iannucci Shows still on the air?

The Armando Iannucci Shows has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Armando Iannucci Shows?

The Armando Iannucci Shows airs on Channel 4.

When did The Armando Iannucci Shows first air?

The Armando Iannucci Shows first aired on August 30, 2001.

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