A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)
A British comedy television series with turns of phrase and elaborate wordplay, written by and starring former Cambridge Footlights members Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
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Episode 1 - Dancercises
Release Date: 1990-03-09By and with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. The first of a new experimental series in which Stephen Fry will be played by Hugh Laurie and Hugh Laurie will be played by Stephen Fry. The part of A Bit will be played by And and the part of Of will be played by Paddy Ashdown. The BBC takes no responsibility for articles of clothing removed on the premises.
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Episode 2 - Tideymans Carpets
Release Date: 1990-03-16The duo demonstrate how to deal with trick or treaters, a German officer interrogates a British soldier, and the over-dramatic businessmen are back.
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Episode 3 - Over to You
Release Date: 1990-03-23Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie revisit some of our favourite sketches in this episode, including the jewellery store where Hugh Laurie becomes rather exasperated.
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Episode 4 - Returning Suits
Release Date: 1990-03-30A skit on dinner party conversation and a sketch where a hard man is needed for a very special assignment.
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Episode 5 - The Cause
Release Date: 1990-04-06A doctor breaks bad news to a patient, the duo poke fun at former Tory MP Rhodes Boyson, and Paul Eddington guest stars in a sketch set in a restaurant.
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Episode 6 - Dammit Church
Release Date: 1990-04-13A discussion about the concept of beauty and Stephen expounds on his vision of Britain.