The Rise of the Comic Strip

Name: The Rise of the Comic Strip
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-01-01
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Peter Richardson, Nigel Planer, Alexei Sayle, Rowland Rivron, John Landis

2023| 1h 33m| IMDb 4.4

The Rise of the Comic Strip (2023) is currently streaming in the UK on Prime Video. Last updated 13 March 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 13 March 2026

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Feature-length documentary looking at the British alternative comedy movement, leading up to Channel 4's groundbreaking broadcast of The Comic Strip Presents, starring Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Featuring brand new interviews with Peter Richardson, Nigel Planer, Alexei Sayle, Stephen Frears, John Landis, Rowland Rivron, Simon Pegg and many more.

Director: David Gregory

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