1989- 1995

4 Seasons

25 Episodes

7.9(122 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

A British comedy television series with turns of phrase and elaborate wordplay, written by and starring former Cambridge Footlights members Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

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Hugh Laurie

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