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Season 1 – The League of Gentlemen

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A small town is inhabited by a number of offbeat characters.

Critics Reviews

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Tom Shales Washington Post 04/03/2019
Way beyond flaky or mere wackiness, The League of Gentlemen flirts with a kind of profundity in its lunacy, making macabre commentary on the inherent dangers of isolating people and leaving them to their own devices. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 04/03/2019
3.5/5
It's like dousing yourself in one endless Monty Python skit. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 09/17/2018
It is comedy far more outlandish, far more deranged than nature ever intended comedy to be. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 01/08/2022
3/4
The entire show is in bad taste. It's offensive, and it's crass, and it's dark, and it's twisted. But it's also very funny. Go to Full Review Daniel Kurland Den of Geek 04/03/2019
4/5
Not only is The League of Gentlemen some of the funniest comedy that's been produced out of the UK and you're seeing these three performers in the top of their game, but it's also unmistakably a scary sketch comedy show. Go to Full Review Chris Tilly IGN Movies 10/24/2018
The show was a masterful spoof of a variety of horror genres. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Kafe R @Kafe101 Jul 13 If you think youve seen everything… you havent until you see this See more Char T @RT96647368 10/10/2024 Brilliantly shocking, wickedly funny and surprisingly tragic. Dark in its nature, extremely surreal and above all creative! I thoroughly enjoyed watching the first two series especially. See more Andre T @RT74680973 09/18/2020 Some of the comedy in the League of Gentlemen is genius. But is also slightly dark and twisted so probably better enjoyed in small quantities, or not at all for some people. See more rick j @RT30593324 07/19/2020 If you can find this series online, watch it. Three comedic actors create a cast of so many peculiar and funny characters. Really creative, oddly alluring and unforgettable storylines. It can be subtle and heartfelt, or over-the-top with organized cannibals, but somehow they make it all work. The episodes fall apart a bit in the second season, but don't let that stop you from watching it, especially this first season. See more 05/03/2020 New Road, onions and Mike Reed's breath. See more Read all reviews
The League of Gentlemen — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Mark Gatiss

Actor

Steve Pemberton

Actor

Reece Shearsmith

Actor

Frances Cox

Guest Star

Jeremy Dyson

Actor

Steve Bendelack

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 1999 Welcome to Royston Vasey An introduction to the ghastly town of Royston Vasey, where the vet kills more patients than the slaughterhouse and the florist sells dead flowers. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 18, 1999 The Road to Royston Vasey A butcher has something alarming in his sausages. With Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 1999 Nightmare in Royston Vasey Mr. Chinnery has an accident; Benjamin's aunt and uncle's appalling eating habits. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 1, 1999 The Beast of Royston Vasey The schoolchildren a receive a visit from the bungling Legz Akimbo Theatre Company. With Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 1999 Love Comes to Royston Vasey Mike and Cheryl wonder if Geoff should really be their best man. With Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 15, 1999 Escape From Royston Vasey Mr. Chinnery has bad luck with a cow; Edward's shop receives an unexpected visitor. With Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Details

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The League of Gentlemen — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Steve Bendelack
Executive Producer
Jon Plowman
Screenwriter
Jeremy Dyson, Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 11, 1999