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How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018): Cast

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How The Young Ones Changed Comedy is a 2018 comedy documentary directed by Sean Doherty, starring Sally Phillips as Narrator (Voice), Mark Lawson and Rik Mayall. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Sean Doherty
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is How The Young Ones Changed Comedy About?

The premise of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy without spoilers.

This documentary examines the lasting impact of a groundbreaking British sitcom. The series, which premiered in 1982, introduced alternative comedy to television audiences and propelled its performers and writers to fame. Despite initial confusion from the BBC, the show's blend of violence, dark humor, and anarchic elements challenged mainstream comedy and proved highly influential, marking a significant shift in comedic styles.

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Cast & crew

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy Cast & Characters

Sally Phillips leads the cast as Narrator (Voice), with Mark Lawson and Rik Mayall. Directed by Sean Doherty; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sean Doherty

More films directed by Sean Doherty: Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!, Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel and 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy.

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How The Young Ones Changed Comedy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is How The Young Ones Changed Comedy?

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was How The Young Ones Changed Comedy released?

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy was released on May 26, 2018.

Who directed How The Young Ones Changed Comedy?

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy was directed by Sean Doherty.

More films by Sean Doherty

Who is in the cast of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy?

How The Young Ones Changed Comedy stars Sally Phillips as Narrator (Voice), Mark Lawson and Rik Mayall, among 24 credited actors.

Does How The Young Ones Changed Comedy have a post-credit scene?

No. How The Young Ones Changed Comedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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