The Armando Iannucci Shows (2001): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2001, The Armando Iannucci Shows is a komödie series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Armando Iannucci Shows stars Armando Iannucci as Himself, Stephen Mangan as Television Executive #4, Alan Ford as Alan The East End Thug and Tony Gardner as Television Executive #1, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Armando Iannucci Shows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Armando Iannucci Shows page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Armando Iannucci Shows tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.