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The League of Gentlemen is a surreal British comedy horror sitcom that premiered on BBC Two in 1999.
An interweaving narrative chronicling the antics of such diverse characters as: a transgender taxi driver, a family obsessed with hygiene and toads, a fiery reverend, a carnival owner who kidnaps women into marriage, and a xenophobic couple who run a local shop for local people.
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- 2000-06-19
- Comedy, Horror
- 60
The League of Gentlemen is a 1960 British heist action comedy film directed by Basil Dearden and starring Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey and Richard Attenborough. It is based on John Boland's 1958 novel of the same name, and features a screenplay written by Bryan Forbes, who also co-starred in the film.
The League of Gentlemen: Directed by Basil Dearden. With Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey, Richard Attenborough. A disgruntled veteran recruits a group of disgraced colleagues to perform a bank robbery with military precision.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Basil Dearden
- 1961-01-24
Welcome to the online encyclopaedia for the BBC 's dark comedies The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville and Inside No. 9! We have over twelvety articles now! LOCALS!
Watch the dark, surreal comedy about the strange inhabitants of the small, northern town of Royston Vasey. Starring Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton in series 1-3 and anniversary specials.
A retired colonel (Jack Hawkins) leads a team of ex-soldiers in a daring bank robbery. The film, based on a novel by John Boland, features a star-studded cast and was a box office hit and a Hollywood influence.
