Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.7/10
Three of a Kind
Overview
Three of a Kind was a British comedy sketch show starring comedians Tracey Ullman, Lenny Henry and David Copperfield. Three series were made by the BBC between 1981 and 1983. The show bolstered the careers of Ullman and Henry, as well as being an outlet for young writers including Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, Ian Hislop and Nick Revell. Ullman and Henry went on to greater success after the show, with Ullman initially launching a brief but successful pop career in 1983 before starring in the ITV sitcom Girls On Top in 1985 and then going on to a high profile career on American television. Henry was given his own BBC series The Lenny Henry Show in 1984 and he remains a semi-regular fixture on British television to this day. Copperfield, however, garnered less success and has been seen relatively little since the series ended.
This production, originally released in 1981, 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 6.7 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Tracey Ullman
Self / Various Characters
Lenny Henry
Self / Various Characters
David Copperfield
Self / Various Characters
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1983-05-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 1981-07-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1982-11-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
6 Episodes • Aired 1983-09-03
No season overview provided for this season.