Whose Line Is It Anyway? (UK)

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The funniest improvisational show to hit UK (and later on US) screens. The show features four contestants playing games, with suggestions sometimes taken from the studio audience. The games include: Scenes From a Hat, Party Quirks, Hoedown, and Let's Make A Date. ''Whose Line is it Anyway? began as a radio show on BBC Radio 4 in 1987. It was moved to television a year later in 1988. Both shows were hosted by Clive Anderson. ''During the first season, the show featured one regular contestant (John Sessions) and three guest contestants. From the second season onward, the contestants rotated from episode to episode and have included Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Tony Slattery, Josie Lawrence, and Brad Sherwood, just to name a few.''In 1998, episodes of the show were filmed in Hollywood to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary. Episodes of the show were also filmed in New York in 1991 and 1992.''Beginning in 1998, a US version of the show was made for the ABC Television Network. The original ran on Comedy Central for many years. On April 3, 2006, Whose Line returned to American television on BBC America.''''Whose Line is It Anyway? currently airs on BBC America in the US.''It also airs on The Comedy Channel in Australia.''''Here is a list of some of the people who appeared on the radio show but never made it on the TV show:''

Lenny Henry''

Dawn French''

Nonny Williams''

Hugh Laurie''

Kate Robbins''

Colin Sell (music)''moreless

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S 10 :  Ep 11 Aired 7/2/98
S 10 :  Ep 10 Aired 6/25/98
S 10 :  Ep 9 Aired 6/18/98
S 10 :  Ep 8
S 10 :  Ep 7 Aired 6/4/98

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  • This was a show I had randomly come across while channel surfing, and had managed to stick with me since. Like all stand up comedies, they do have their funny moments, and some of which is humour beyond me.moreless

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    By Faiithless, Jun 01, 2008 Report Abuse
    Everything about this show is just on the spot humor, or at least that's what they claim. Just regular comedians who manage to keep half an hour of your day bright and happy. Though sometimes the context of it may be beyond me, overall, it was a show capable of hours of entertainment.

    You gotta love how they try with humoring the audience. I had watched most of the episodes, though its the same games most of the time, it never really gets boring. After a long day of school or any kind of trouble, it's always great to see that these 4 comedians never fail to make you laugh.moreless

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  • One of my favorite comedy shows.

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    By AllThatRox4, May 08, 2008 Report Abuse
    Whose Line Is It Anyway? is one of my favorite comedy shows there is out there. I it is basically four preformers who preform games. For example, the four preformers are: Stephen Frost, Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood, and Ryan Stiles
    and they play lets make a date which is a dating game show. And it is very awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
    a k a k k k s o l l i o a r w e r k g e r a s t y u i o s t k k k a s d f e g h i j kmoreless

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  • One of the greatest television shows I ever grew up with!

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    By Eileanach, Apr 05, 2008 Report Abuse
    When I was a child I was not allowed to watch overly mature television shows (with every right really!) this was one show I was allowed to watch and I absolutely adored it. The games were fantastic the regular comedians are geniuses and some of the jokes are still funny to this day. It's an ageless and timeless show that never ceases to put a smile on your face. It is very much a love it or hate it program there are no in between feelings. Personally I thought the chemistry between the comedians was spot on and their relationship with Clive was brilliant and it only blossomed as each season progressed.

    The United States version of this show doesn't even come close to the wit and dazzle that comes out of this show. The UK show outshines it by far.moreless

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  • Its a game show, and the points don't matter.

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    By icytower, Feb 26, 2008 Report Abuse
    The original improve comedy show, inspiration for the American version of the same name.

    Some people would say that the American version of this show was the better of the two. However, I personally find the original my favorite of the two. While they are basically the same show, I just found the variety of comedians to be better, and for the show to have an all around better quality for the most part.

    My recommendation: Unfortunately I do not think the UK version is aired on American television anymore. If you like the American version then take a look at the DVD release of the UK one as well.moreless

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  • This is a comedy show that was unlike so many other's. This show was a competition and yet the points really don't matter.

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    By Blue_Demon62, Jan 19, 2008 Report Abuse
    I loved this when I was younger, now when I watch it I'm just thinking: 'What are they wearing?!'
    The show is one of the types that you never really get bored of, a lot of the comedian's pushed the boundres of sensor ship which made the show even funnier! The dry humour from Clive Anderston and the brilliance of Ryan and Colin working together are just amazing.
    It was ashame when the show stopped airing, but it's probably a good thing that it stopped in it's prime rather than be dried out and a shadow of its former self. This show is a must see for fans of Mock of the Week or even the American version of the show.moreless

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