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Title: The League of Gentlemen

Overview: The League of Gentlemen is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two in 1999. The show is set in Royston Vasey, a fictional town in Northern England based on Bacup, Lancashire. It follows the lives of dozens of bizarre townspeople, most of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the League of Gentlemen comedy troupe in 1995. The series originally aired for three series from 1999 until 2002 followed by a film in 2005. A three-part revival mini-series was broadcast in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.

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Average Vote: 7.6 (110 votes)

Cast

  • : Mark Gatiss
  • : Steve Pemberton
  • : Reece Shearsmith
  • : Paul Hays-Marshall
  • : Jeremy Dyson
  • The League of Gentlemen - Christmas Special (Specials - Episode 1)

    Reverend Bernice is in a typically unfestive mood at Christmas time, haunted by a terrible Christmas memory, when three visitors appear at her church, each with a chilling tale to tell.

    The League of Gentlemen - Live at Drury Lane (Specials - Episode 2)

    Regular Cast: Mark as Scott of the Antarctic/ Stumphole Guide/ Tony/ Phil Proctor/ Brian Morgan/ Iris Krell/ Mickey Love/ Les McQueen/ Val Denton/ Al/ and Others Steve as Tish/ Charlie Hull/ Sir Quincey Stiles/ Dave Parkes/ Tubbs/ Mike Harris/ Herr Lipp/ Pauline/ ""Morbid Obesity""/ Harvey Denton/ Pop/ and Others Reese as Pam Doove/ Stella Hull/ Ollie Plimsoles/ Edward/ Geoff Tipps/ Judee Levinson/ Ross Gaines/ Cathy Carter-Smith/ Papa Lazarou/ Bernice/ Benjamin Denton/ Rich/ and Others The LoG's 2001 live show, which toured the country and included a run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, comes to video & DVD. ACT ONE: Voodoo Lady: The guys make their entrance on stage and sing the classic Creme Brulee hit "Voodoo Lady" Hamlet: Steve and Mark watch a performance of Hamlet in the style of very vocal football supporters (""He's fat, he's bad, he murdered Hamlet's dad, Claudius!"") and hope this time the end will be different. Go Johnny Go-Go-Go-Go: A friendly game of cards

    The League of Gentlemen - The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse (Specials - Episode 3)

    The fictional world of Royston Vasey is facing apocalypse and the only way to avert disaster is for our nightmarish cast of characters to find a way into the real world and confront their creators. From present day Soho to the fictional film world of 17th Century Britain, the residents must overcome countless bizarre obstacles in their bid to return Royston Vasey to safety.

    The League of Gentlemen - The League of Gentlemen Are Behind You (Specials - Episode 4)

    The League Of Gentlemen Are Behind You is a pantomime themed stage show by The League of Gentlemen. It was their second major UK tour and premiered in 2006. The show was a departure from the Gents' trademark dark humour, thanks to the whimsical pantomime nature of it. Almost all the material performed was new and original. A performance filmed at the Apollo Theatre, Manchester, was made available on DVD. Festive fun for all local people.

    The League of Gentlemen - Making of Series 3 (Specials - Episode 5)

    A behind-the-scenes look at the third series of The League of Gentlemen.

    The League of Gentlemen - Crème Brulee’s Voodoo Lady (Specials - Episode 6)

    The full ‘70s cock-rock horror that is Crème Brulee’s Voodoo Lady. A season 2 DVD extra.

    The League of Gentlemen - The Denton's House Rules (Specials - Episode 7)

    Singalong to The Dentons’ House Rules ditty (just follow the jumping toad). A season 2 DVD extra.

    The League of Gentlemen - Series 2 - DVD Extras (Specials - Episode 8)

    The League of Gentlemen - Series 1 - DVD Extras (Specials - Episode 9)

    The League of Gentlemen - Live Again (Specials - Episode 10)

    The League of Gentlemen return to the stage for their first UK tour in over 12 years with their live show, featuring all the familiar faces from Royston Vasey.

    The League of Gentlemen - Return to Royston Vasey (Specials - Episode 11)

    Familiar faces return to Royston Vasey, settling old scores and digging up some old friends - with more bad blood than an abattoir with septicaemia. Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Mark Gatiss star in scripts written by themselves and Jeremy Dyson.

    The League of Gentlemen - Save Royston Vasey (Specials - Episode 12)

    Royston Vasey is facing a threat more terrible than anything it has faced before - boundary changes that will erase the town from the map forever. The fight to save the community from administrative annihilation comes from unexpected and surprising directions, all of them local.

    The League of Gentlemen - Royston Vasey Mon Amour (Specials - Episode 13)

    The local authorities, the local paper and the local police all play their part as the developing situation in Royston Vasey reaches its earth-shattering climax. Can the genii be put back in the bottle? And what dark forces have been unleashed in the amphibarium?

    The League of Gentlemen - All About Yves (Specials - Episode 14)

    In conversation with Yves Barre, costume designer. Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - Season 3 End Sequence Storyboards (Specials - Episode 15)

    Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - Season 3 Deleted Scenes (Specials - Episode 16)

    Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - Season 3 Music Scores (Specials - Episode 17)

    Scores include: League of Gentlemen 2003, Her Nibs, Euston & That, Love Among The Hostas, Journeys End In Lovers' Meeting, While There's Still Time Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - Season 3 SFX Footage (Specials - Episode 18)

    A behind-the-scenes look at some of the special effects used in the series. Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - Season 3 Out-Takes (Specials - Episode 19)

    Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - Season 3 Video Diary (Specials - Episode 20)

    A fly-on-the-wall look as the cast write Season 3. Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

    The League of Gentlemen - The Dean Tavalavouris Lecture (Specials - Episode 21)

    Lessons in close-up card magic...and other magic as well. Season 3 DVD Bonus Feature

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