Dead Ringers
Satirical comedy featuring topical impressions and humorous mimicry, starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens and Phil Cornwell.
Type: tv
Season: 7
Episode: N/A
Duration: 28 minutes
Release: 2002-11-18
Rating: 5
Season 1 - Dead Ringers
2002-11-18
Thora Hird hosts a series putting a positive spin on violent and gruesome historical events and the Late Review team analyse The Cat in the Hat. Alan Rickman, Michael Buerk and Russell Crowe also put in appearances.
2002-11-25
Doctor Who ventures onto the London Eye. At the Last Supper, Anne Robinson helps to identify 'the weakest disciple', while Domestic Goddess Nigella Lawson tackles a tax return form.
2002-12-09
The team send up more public figures, including Tony Blair, George W Bush, Greg Dyke and the Queen.
2002-12-16
More topical comedy and celebrity impressions in the series that has stars quaking in their boots.
Season 2 - Dead Ringers
2003-07-07
Robert Winston and Ricky Gervais are among the new characters in this series of the topical impressions show. Johnny Vegas faces a race against time in 24 Pints. Plus Fiona Bruce and Nick Ross in Crimewatch - as you've never seen it before.
2003-07-14
Topical impressions series with sketches and hidden camera stunts, in which members of the public are paid an unexpected visit by a 'celebrity'. Fiona Bruce, Ricky Gervais and Dirty Den feature among the misappropriated faces in this episode.
2003-07-21
Impressionists Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly perform comic sketches and send up public figures. In this episode, Hollywood remakes Carry On Matron.
2003-07-28
Topical impressions show with Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly and Phil Cornwell. Featuring Robert Winston and Ricky Gervais, plus Fiona Bruce and Nick Ross in Crimewatch.
2003-08-04
The Fourth Doctor goes speed dating, David Starkey is rude to some extras and Ellen MacArthur goes shopping.
2003-08-11
Jan Ravens, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Jon Culshaw star in the topical impressions show with sketches, hidden-camera stunts and one-liners.
Season 3 - Dead Ringers
2004-05-10
There's unseen footage of Lord of the Rings, an unusual new recipe from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and a controversial episode of Location, Location, Location in which Kirstie and Phil help a couple who aren't smug or middle class.
2004-05-17
Kindly TV scientist Robert Winston explains how he likes to relax - by doing evil experiments. Saruman decides to buy a stake in Newcastle United. In the hidden-camera segment, John Motson boards a bus and commentates on his journey.
2004-05-24
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall hunts Wombles and Patrick Moore tries his hand at palmistry. Plus a chance to see the outtakes the reality show stars didn't want you to see: The Osbournes - Too Polite for TV.
2004-05-31
A sneak peek at the DVD of the director's cut of Lord of the Rings - with 98 extra endings. Plus Tracey Emin makes an appeal on behalf of artists, and the cast of BBC1 drama Hustle pull off another con.
2004-06-07
John Motson interviews Sven-Goran Eriksson and Mel Gibson embarks on filming The Passion of Dirty Den. Bill Oddie and Kate Humble put a Big Brother-style spin on their latest wildlife series.
2004-06-14
Hamlet bears his soul on Trisha. Dermot Murnaghan and Andrew Marr discuss the prospect of Camilla Parker Bowles marrying Prince Charles. President Bush talks about attending the G8 summit.
Season 4 - Dead Ringers
2004-11-08
George Bush makes a solemn promise to the American people. An all-star cast, including Russell Crowe, Tom Cruise and Judi Dench, assemble for Trumpton: the Movie. The Fourth Doctor travels by Eurostar.
2004-11-15
Jeremy Clarkson finds support for his belief that cars aren't bad for the environment. While Peter Mandelson embarks on a new career, David Blunkett announces police reforms. Plus a trailer for the new Bridget Jones movie.
2004-11-22
Kirstie and Phil introduce their new show, Repossession, Repossession, Repossession. Steve Irwin advises customers in a greengrocer's how to handle dangerous vegetables. Plus an insight into what happens during the commercial break in Countdown.
2004-11-29
The Osbournes host an edition of Crimewatch that focuses on a theft at their home. A Sontaran bemoans typecasting as he discusses his career after finding fame on Doctor Who. Ellen MacArthur tries to interest customers in a new perfume.
2004-12-06
David Blunkett's guide dog, Sadie, speaks out. Michael Parkinson interviews people waiting to catch a bus. Ozzy Osbourne digs into his family background on Who Do You Think You Are?
2004-12-13
Kate Winslet, Martin Shaw, Judi Dench and Alan Rickman sprinkle their stardust on Jane Eyre. Captain Jack Sparrow embarks on a London City cruise in the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean. Lesley Garrett and Charlotte Church star in The Sopranos.
Season 5 - Dead Ringers
2005-05-12
More topical comedy impressions, from pop to politics and from sport to showbusiness.
2005-05-19
Fiona Bruce investigates the Jedi cult. ITV screen a trendy version of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series. In a shocking episode of The West Wing, Jed Bartlet reveals he's a fictional president.
2005-05-26
Following complaints from viewers, the production team behind Judge John Deed agree to make the show less subtle. Gordon Ramsay's real kitchen nightmares are revealed and George Lucas introduces a scene from the latest special edition DVD of Star Wars.
2005-06-02
Morgan Freeman stars in a detective thriller. Alan Titchmarsh hosts antiques show 'Wanton Vandalism'. A new detective joins crime drama 'New Tricks'.
2005-06-09
Politicians and celebrities run scared from the mimicking Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens and Mark Perry. The series returns in spring 2006.
Season 6 - Dead Ringers
2006-05-08
In this episode, impressionists Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Mark Perry and Kevin Connelly present us with sketches spoofing the The Da Vinci Code, Dr Gillian McKeith and Rolf Harris.
2006-05-15
Sir Alan Sugar chooses his apprentice from the final two candidates, while Robert Winston finds himself transported back to the 1970s following a car accident. Actors suffering from multiple soap personality disorder speak out. Dr Gregory House and his team attempt to cure a patient.
2006-05-22
A homeless man asks the Dragons to give him 50p to buy a cup of tea. Terry Wogan ventures onto the streets of Britain to ask the public what should be done to improve the Eurovision Song Contest. Although they've faced down many alien foes, the Doctor and Rose admit defeat when confronted by Doctor Who's loud incidental music.
2006-05-29
John Prescott pens a musical about his life. Tony Blair and George Bush hold a joint press conference. Bill Oddie shares his thoughts on climate change.
2006-06-05
Sir Alan Sugar mistakenly enters the Dragons' Den instead of The Apprentice studio. Sven-Goran Eriksson tries to sell moisturiser in a department store. CSI's Gil Grissom tries to go back in time to solve crimes with Dirty Harry, but ends up meeting Jessica Fletcher instead.
2006-06-12
Mastermind celebrates 30 years on air with Mastermind: The Opera. Dr Gregory House is revealed to be British, not American. Jeremy Kyle makes an appeal for guests on his discussion show.
Season 7 - Dead Ringers
2007-02-22
The team of Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry and Phil Cornwell are back for more impression-based hilarity, including Take That as never seen before.
2007-03-01
The impressionists lampoon BBC crime drama Waking the Dead. Plus Helen Mirren makes an Oscar acceptance speech and Rolf Harris discusses urban art.
2007-03-08
Gordon Brown takes lessons in being human. The Torchwood team investigate their latest case and Pete Doherty sings about being famous. Plus deleted scenes from Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig and Judi Dench.
2007-03-15
In Life on Mars, Sam Tyler discovers the real reason he's back in 1973. David Dimbleby interviews Osama bin Laden on his 50th birthday. Lily Allen sings about how great she is. In another deleted scene from Casino Royale, James Bond has trouble with the gadgets in his car.
2007-03-22
Impressions in this edition include Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, plus Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Tessa Jowell, Melvyn Bragg, Peter Andre and James Nesbitt.
2007-03-29
The Scissor Sisters rub shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Rowan Williams, Albert Steptoe and Ricky Gervais on the impressions show. Plus Tony Blair regenerates into David Tennant.
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