Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Funny Business
Overview
Funny Business is a documentary style television series about the craft of comedy consisting of six 50-minute episodes. The first episode aired in the UK 22 November 1992. The show was also shown in Germany and released on video. It was directed by David Hinton. The writers were Rowan Atkinson, Robin Driscoll, and David Hinton. It was produced by Tiger Television Productions. The show featured appearances by many comedians, including Rowan Atkinson who made an appearance both as the presenter/narrator, and as an aspiring comedy actor named Kevin. Atkinson demonstrated many of the principles of comedy in a manner which was instantly identifiable to anyone familiar with his Mr. Bean character.
This production, originally released in 1992, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: EN.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Rowan Atkinson
Presenter / Performer
Buster Keaton
(archive footage)
Peter Sellers
(archive footage)
John Cleese
Jacques Tati
(archive footage)
Steve Martin
(archive footage)
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1992-11-22
No season overview provided for this season.