The Armando Iannucci Shows

The Armando Iannucci Shows

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The Armando Iannucci Shows is a series of eight programmes focused on specific themes relating to human nature and existentialism, around which Iannucci would weave a series of surreal sketches and monologues. Recurring themes in the episodes are the superficiality of modern culture, our problems communicating with each other, the mundane nature of working life and feelings of personal inadequacy and social awkwardness. Several characters also make repeat appearances in the shows, including the East End thug, who solves every problem with threats of violence; Hugh, an old man who delivers surreal monologues about what things were like in the old days; and Iannucci's barber, who is full of nonsensical anecdotes.

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Status
Ended
Runtime
24m
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Network
Language
English
Links

Awards

Nominated for 1 Academy Award

Academy Awards 1 nominated

  • 2002 International Submission to the Academy Awards Nominated

European Film Award for Best Film 1 nominated

  • 2001 Best Film Nominated

European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director 1 nominated

  • 2001 Best Director Nominated

Robert Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 1 won

Robert Award for Best Screenplay 1 won

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Season 1 2001 · 8 eps
  1. 1 Twats Armando worries about looking like a twat in front of other people. He worries about what other people think about him, judging him by his appearance, what he thinks and his lack … Aug 30, 2001 24m
  2. 2 Work Armando claims that almost everyone made a wrong decision around eight years ago, which explains why they end up with terrible jobs. From clowns becoming teachers, to sniffer dogs… Sep 6, 2001 24m
  3. 3 Communication Armando realises that most people do not talk to each other, hence why people end up going to landfills after nailing themselves into DIY cupboards. More problems arise in the for… Sep 20, 2001 24m
  4. 4 Imagination Armando believes that the imagination is a wonderful thing, allowing us to come up with any image, such as the cast of Cats being shot at dawn. Everyone attempts to try to become … Oct 18, 2001 24m
  5. 5 Time Passing With time passing ever more quickly, Armando worries about growing older. He admires Hugh for keeping the past alive, but panics about turning into one of the old men with bushy e… Sep 27, 2001 24m
  6. 6 Neighbours Armando wants to know what his neighbours are really like. He discovers what they think of each other, their prejudices, and one woman's experience with her stolen dresses, now be… Oct 4, 2001 24m
  7. 7 Morality Armando is worried about people's morality. Whilst one priest inspires his congregation so much they will not leave him alone, another shows pornographic masses. Armando starts to… Sep 13, 2001 24m
  8. 8 Reality Armando has trouble sleeping, from his fridge making a sound of a trumpet, being beaten up by an intruder, and his recurring nightmare involving his most dreaded expression, "Exce… Oct 11, 2001 24m
Specials 1998 · 9 eps

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