Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned
Baddiel and Skinner unplanned was a free-form talk show hosted by British comedians/personalities David Baddiel and Frank Skinner and produced by Avalon Television. Its concept was developed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and had a run in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2001. The show features the two hosts sitting on a couch on-stage and responding to questions from the audience — at times rather seriously, but usually with bizarre digressions into satirical comedy. An audience member is chosen as "Secretary" and has the job of keeping a note of the topics covered on a white board. In practice, the personality of the secretary will also prompt many jokes — usually at his or her expense. At the end of the show, Skinner asks either the secretary or the audience to choose between two song books, and to pick a page number between 1 and 20. This process determines which song is performed by the duo, sung by Skinner with Baddiel accompanying him on piano. Topics of discussion are wholly mandated by the audience and have ranged from discussions of the war against Iraq and other political events to comments on the latest plot twists of popular soap operas and the Atkins diet. Skinner's Catholicism and Baddiel's Jewish faith are also occasional targets of humour.
Cast: David Baddiel, Frank Skinner
12 episodes
- 1. King of the RoadNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 28, 2000
- 2. Oh Pretty WomanNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 29, 2000
- 3. J'taimeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 30, 2000
- 4. Sugar SugarNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 4, 2000
- 5. At the HopNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 5, 2000
- 6. Prince CharmingNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 6, 2000
- 7. Daydream BelieverNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 7, 2000
- 8. Kung Fu FightingNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 11, 2000
- 9. Something StupidNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 12, 2000
- 10. Three Coins in the FountainNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 13, 2000
- 11. Oh What a Night/The Final CountdownNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 14, 2000
- 12. The Lion Sleeps TonightNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJun 15, 2000
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Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned
Baddiel and Skinner unplanned was a free-form talk show hosted by British comedians/personalities David Baddiel and Frank Skinner and produced by Avalon Television. Its concept was developed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and had a run in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2001. The show features the two hosts sitting on a couch on-stage and responding to questions from the audience — at times rather seriously, but usually with bizarre digressions into satirical comedy. An audience member is chosen as "Secretary" and has the job of keeping a note of the topics covered on a white board. In practice, the personality of the secretary will also prompt many jokes — usually at his or her expense. At the end of the show, Skinner asks either the secretary or the audience to choose between two song books, and to pick a page number between 1 and 20. This process determines which song is performed by the duo, sung by Skinner with Baddiel accompanying him on piano. Topics of discussion are wholly mandated by the audience and have ranged from discussions of the war against Iraq and other political events to comments on the latest plot twists of popular soap operas and the Atkins diet. Skinner's Catholicism and Baddiel's Jewish faith are also occasional targets of humour.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
