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The Fast Show(1994)
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Overview
The Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.
Type: Scripted
Status: Ended
Languages: English
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Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul Whitehouse
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Charlie Higson
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Mark Williams
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John Thomson
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Caroline Aherne
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Arabella Weir
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Simon Day
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Maria McErlane
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Paul Shearer
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Colin McFarlane
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