
The Fun Factory
Armando Iannucci presents a series which explores the history of British comics. He looks back to a golden age when children's humour comics sold in their millions.
Armando Iannucci presents a series which explores the history of British comics. He looks back to a golden age when children's humour comics sold in their millions, and reveals the artists and writers behind the magical worlds where grown-ups are terrorised and kids rule. Desperate Dan, Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids - from the pages of the Beano and Dandy appeared characters so funny and alive they were as much a part of childhood as sweets and nits. For seventy years these brilliant inventions enchanted generations of young readers.
Comics Britannia explores a golden age when children's humour comics sold in their millions. Oscar-winning animator Nick Park, cartoonist Steve Bell, children's laureate Michael Rosen and writer Jacqueline Wilson confess their lifelong passion for the comic strips of childhood.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Armando Iannucci |
Director | Merryn Threadgould |
Actor | Alastair Laurence |
Executive Producer | Michael Poole |
Broadcasts
- Mon 10 Sep 2007 21:00
- Tue 11 Sep 2007 02:50
- Wed 12 Sep 2007 23:30
- Thu 13 Sep 2007 02:25
- Fri 14 Sep 2007 23:00
- Sat 15 Sep 2007 03:20
- Sun 16 Sep 2007 20:00
- Sun 16 Sep 2007 23:50
- Mon 17 Sep 2007 02:50
- Wed 5 Dec 2007 20:00
- Thu 6 Dec 2007 03:00
- Christmas Day 2007 23:55
- Sat 19 Jul 2008 21:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, England & Yorkshire
- Sat 19 Jul 2008 21:40ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England