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Alfresco

  • 1983 – 1984
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 6.6/10

A sketch comedy show featuring some of Britain's great comedic talents of the 1980s and 1990s in one of their earliest TV appearances.

Latest: Season 2 · 1984

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The inventive comedy starring Hugh Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, and Emma Thompson continues with off-the-wall visits to the pretend pub.

  1. E1. Episode 1

    Apr 28, 1984 · 24m

    Meet the characters of The Pretend Pub, a faulty car cleaner, a spoiling Librarian.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    May 5, 1984 · 24m

    Landlord Bobzza and barmaid Shizza discuss her wages, French Police, the "Octor."

  3. E3. Episode 3

    May 12, 1984 · 24m

  4. E4. Episode 4

    May 19, 1984 · 25m

    The Pretend Pub regulars receive upsetting news about the future of the pub, a Salesman tutorial, Sailors debate lingo.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    May 26, 1984 · 24m

    Shizza And Bezza Reminisce On The Old Days Of Live Entertainment, An Unsual Event At A Boy's School.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Jun 2, 1984 · 25m

    Lord Stezza Drops A Bombshell On The Regulars Of The Pretend Pub, What's Great About Being Welsh.

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