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Inspired by their longtime love of old british horror films and particularly their passion for the amicus anthology films, the league of gentlemen comedy team writerperformers mark gatiss, steve pemberton and reece shearsmith and writer jeremy dyson set out to mark christmas 2000 with a special episode of their hit comedy series. I agree that a full 6 episode run would have been better, as these 3 did feel a bit crammed, but overall well worth it and so much better than your average christmas specials. Vicar bernice has an unforgettable christmas eve when she listens to tales from the locals. Its christmas eve at the chapel of hope and rev and vicar bernice woodall is forced to listen to three festive tales from her. The league of gentlemen 2017 return special page 9. The specials is returning to the smallscreen for a threepart. An unwelcome visitor the league of gentlemen bbc comedy. B enjamin denton and his auntie val are coming back to royston vasey. The league of gentlemen the league of gentlemen christmas special tv episode 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The league of gentlemen made its longawaited return last night, marking its 20th anniversary special. Not so much by the victorian segment or the voodoo segment but the parts with. Seasonal edition of the blackcomedy series set in a remote town populated by a range of bizarre characters. The league of gentleman 2000 christmas special yule.
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The league of gentlemen is british cult comedy at its finest, so for this list were counting down the funniest, most outrageous and most memorable moments from the show, including clips involving. The league of gentlemen, christmas special 2000 on itunes. As we are too, 15 years on, for a threepart, threenight the league of gentlemen. During its initial run, 18 regular episodes of 30minutes in length were produced, as well as a single 60minute christmas special. Christmas special yule never leave broadcast 27 dec 00 cast reece shearsmith reverend bernice woodall, stella hull, vinnie wythenshaw voice, judee levinson voice, pam doove voice, matthew parker, dr.
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