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Offbeat, quirky and often delivered at breakneck speed, take a leap into the unknown with Paul F Taylor's blend of daft character comedy, animal impersonations, and surreal story-telling. Expertly keeping the Comedy Police at bay, (but falling foul of that pesky Gorilla) this mad-cap, curly haired comic executes his material with both admirable skill and silliness.
One of the most beloved editions of the show, as Clive chats to a biscuit inventor who was abducted by aliens; Scunthorpe's football manager; a suspended high court judge and a rock legend - all of whom bear a resemblance to Peter Cook.
A young cowboy travels across the pond to seek an inheritance left by his estranged father, but instead discovers some hidden truths about his family.
Techie Lucas finds his casual hookup taking an unexpected turn.
WYRDOES is a comedy inspired by 'Macbeth', written and directed by Nat Luurtsema and produced by Jennifer Eriksson and Iona Westlake. Three sisters - Elsab, Magrit and Merope - battle through poverty and rumours that they're witches just because they're a little 'wyrd'. Through accidental tragedy, murder and war, the downtrodden Wyrdoes finally fight back
Cass and Jane spend their afternoon doing what every normal teenager does on a sunny day: spying on boys. But when the captivating Melody appears, Cass realises she might be interested in more than just boys.
Dust to Dust (2025) is a Scottish student short film, written and directed by Kieran Loughran.
A British trick film with stop-motion animation by an unknown film maker.
Harry's perfectly normal adopted son Alan becomes disfigured by a Lollipop lady and thus becomes the boy with the big face and has to live through lives challenges due to alarming appearence.
Two friends hang out in one of their rooms, each doing their own thing. They slowly start making backhanded comments directed at each other.
'Poor woman poses as rich twin to fool mean landlady.' (British Film Catalogue)
Someone's awake in the kitchen! An entry in the Four4 Very Short Horror Film Competition, 2013.
With food prices soaring, Gregg Wallace investigates a controversial new lab-grown meat product that its makers claim could provide a solution to the cost-of-living crisis.
an online gamer encounters an NPC in real life from having skipped a youtube advert
A student made film tackling the theme of space, how it is used and how it affects. In this particular instance we follow the quite absurd actions taking place in the context of quite a serious, linear and industrial setting. The actions intended to guide self awareness of the participants surroundings and allow them to in turn be more aware of them and the space they occupy. These instructions also form part of a list of equal absurd instructions which may continue to grow.
Bored and life getting you down? Nice Jam goes to show how something as simple as jam and toast can break the boredom of a dull and dismal day.
Young Gavin is about to learn what it means to be an adult.
Two Detectives are staking out the property of a notorious criminal mastermind but all is not as it seems.
Irish-Italian comedian Vittorio Angelone went to see a play (Translations by Brian Friel) at the National Theatre in London. He loved the play, still does, but was deeply disturbed by the reaction of the English audience. Join him as he tackles being Irish in England, identity, and the sad comedy shows that seem to win awards.* *Since writing this blurb Vittorio’s show got nominated for, but crucially did not win, an award. The show still makes sense.
A newlywed has a trying time proving his innocence when his mother-in-law catches him kissing another girl!
It's been seven years since the plane crashed. Why are Bonnie and Lloyd still searching for their parents amongst the wreckage?
Lem Putt specializes in building outdoor lavatories.
Rapsgaliwn is celebrating his birthday and invites his friends to a grand party at his home. Some of Cyw's favourite characters sing and dance along, and welcome new character Dona Direidi.
A Gaelic comedy period piece.
There are two clubs in London called Moons; one in Mayfair and one in Soho. Mary Dorland is singing at the cheap one, but her father, who does not approve of her singing career, believes she is performing at the Society one...
The Devil tries to find a way round the smoking ban.
A masked killer encounters his next victim. She’s not what he’s expecting. Bloodlust becomes blood-romance. They’re meant to be.
Jordan and his friends Ryan and Talia launch the 'swiped' initiative, which aims to make people more present...by stealing their phones on mopeds.
Recorded live at The Lyric Theatre in London featuring levitation, a rare live appearance by Stouffer The Cat and an actual Badger Parade live! Also a full supporting film: The Boy With The Big Face.
After an unexpected meeting with a particularly difficult client, a dog walker is launched into the throes of an existential crisis. A hilarious tale about what it means to exist.
Two young members of a mysterious organisation prepare to perform the sacred Last Rites on one of their most esteemed elders... if they can stay focused and stop bantering.
Musical review. The messenger carrying the master discs of a season drops them, so Flotsam and Jetsam are sent out to collect the stars concerned. Each star gives an extract from his or her record.
Luisa's second solo stand up show, a manifesto about depression, self worth, fighting for your career and deserving of love. It also has one of the best jokes about thigh gaps ever written.
Tim is a delivery driver, but he's not just any delivery driver, he delivers for gangsters.
Filmed in south London, this slight comedy stars director Alf Collins as an exhausted father who bungles putting up a swing for his two small daughters.
Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent.
Delve into a Guy Ritchie-esque world of crime in 'GRIT,' where a low-level gangster's theft of drug money sparks a relentless pursuit by a high-ranking crime boss. Produced by English studio Any Road Productions, the film was shot entirely in Cumbria, featuring a local cast and crew. Contains strong language throughout
When news breaks of an impending wine shortage in the UK, four friends at a birthday party begin to spiral over their last bottle of wine. Paranoia ensues, as their quarrel soon becomes much bigger than deciding who gets the last drop.
A cautionary tale of a typical holiday suitcase. Crammed beyond its capacity, imperfectly fastened, inadequately and confusedly labelled, the railways transport it from station to station, seeking its true abode. Finally, one of its owners comes to the nightmare tribunal where those who maltreat their luggage are dealt with. Did it happen? Was it a dream? Be warned. See this film. Avoid making yours 'a desperate case'.
Filmmaker Trevor Graham is an Australian 'hummus tragic'. Every week in his Bondi Beach home he observes the hummus making ritual, mashing chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and tahina. But when the Hummus War erupted in 2008, among the usual suspects, Israel, Lebanon and Palestine, Graham was hungry for more. But this war ha no soldiers, bullets or tanks. Just chickpeas and hummus. Make Hummus Not War is a humorous homage to the chickpea's most distinguished dish. But there's a personal story, how Graham became a hummus tragic, a father who served in Palestine during WW2 and two lovers in his life, one Syrian, one Jewish, with whom he shared a great culinary passion.
A pair of rogues are hired to heist an important formula, and may have to contend with security, their rival and perhapse even their own bosses.
Two guys compete for the love of their lives with magic tricks, chocolates, flowers and dance fighting.
On the cold, mean streets of Sheffield, a transgender superhero is born. Gaining powers unlike any other hero, this documentary examines the ins and outs of what it truly means to be a Spider Transgender Person
A legless beggar with a sign around his neck saying "cripple" pushes himself slowly and laboriously on a trolley along the pavement, soliciting alms from sympathetic passers-by. A policeman gradually approaches from the distance. Feeling suspicious, he taps the beggar on the shoulder, whereupon the beggar leaps up in a panic and runs away on his perfectly functional legs. The policeman trips over the trolley before recovering his footing and setting off in pursuit.
With Derek Stone’s identity as the Pig-Headed Man, the notorious serial killer of Piggy Bank Road, public knowledge, he has nowhere to hide. Investigative journalist of Piggy Bank Road News Station is on the hunt for the murderer, but when a mysterious summons beckons her, will she be one step closer to capturing the lunatic? Find out how the story ends in this final chapter of the ‘Pig Face Saga’.
Tech expert Jacob and naive alien hunter Linus are determined to prove extraterrestrial life exists. But after a failed encounter turns their latest mission into a disaster, they find themselves facing something they never expected.
"This is the most self indulgent thing I have ever done', says Richard Herring as he bounds on to the familiar stage of the Leicester Square Theatre. And who are we to argue - for the guest on this week's show is none other than Richard himself. With a combination of swagger and poor camera tricks we will finally get to see what makes the mysterious Herring tick. This DVD is a document to the kindness of the 2000 contributors to our recent KickStarter campaign to film every episode of the 8th series of Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. It's also a joke that has got out of hand. As well as the hour long special RHLSTP with Rich, there's a backstage tour of the Leicester Square Theatre, every backstage interview from series 7, and hidden somewhere amongst the rushes is a short video of Rich before the camera trickery was added. He doesn't look very well.
American airman loves English girl whose father refuses permission for their marriage out of hatred for all Yankees.
When Stefania falls pregnant, Jose becomes suspicious about the nature of the clearing work she's undertaking to help support the family. Paranoid that she's keeping something from him, he follows her. However, rather than reveal Stefania's secrets, Jose steps into his own nightmares and finds himself exploring his own guilt.
Angry Kid is given the task to write a 10-page essay for his teacher on who he really thinks he is.
Commissioned by the Ministry of Information and specifically target working class audiences; ‘Now you’re talking’ follows a plant worker, who lets slip vital information about some overnight research on a captured enemy aircraft. This inevitably leads to this most important of secrets falling into the lap of the enemy.
A clerk's service as subaltern spoils him for menial work.
Hancock, (who was voted Britain's best-ever comic 35 years after his death) leaves his home in Railway Cuttings, East Cheam, England for warmer, more challenging climes. He encounters the Australian natives on his terms having dragged his attitudes with him halfway across the world.
When a humanoid sea creature washes up in Terry's bleak life they quickly develop feelings for each other - But can Man love Fish, and will Terry's older criminal brother get his hands on the creature before Terry can decide how he feels?
Where is Erika Spawn and does she have blood on her hands? The Devil's Music documents the strange story of the notorious shock-rocker whose rise to fame was marred by a series of violent incidents and terrifying rumours.
Orla discovers she is pregnant. It is March 2020. With restrictions and lockdowns looming, and a family Zoom quiz imminent, Orla makes the difficult journey across the Irish Sea to access a safe abortion. Featuring a wonderful performance from Alice Mann, Travel Socks is a deeply funny and moving film, highlighting the lack of support and resources that NI still suffers from.
The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits of this film, both with their own distinct ending.