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The League of Gentlemen (1999)

TV Series ★ 7.7 30 min

Comedy

The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.

Steve Pemberton Creator Mark Gatiss Creator Reece Shearsmith Creator Jeremy Dyson Creator

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Quick facts

Released
January 11, 1999
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0184135
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC Studios

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Cast

Mark Gatiss Mark Gatiss Various Steve Pemberton Steve Pemberton Various Reece Shearsmith Reece Shearsmith Various Jeremy Dyson Jeremy Dyson Various Isabelle Estelle Corbusier Various

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Frequently asked questions

What is The League of Gentlemen about?
The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.
Who created The League of Gentlemen?
The League of Gentlemen was created by Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith, Jeremy Dyson.
Who stars in The League of Gentlemen?
The League of Gentlemen stars Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Jeremy Dyson.
When was The League of Gentlemen released?
The League of Gentlemen is a 1999 comedy series.
Where can I watch The League of Gentlemen?
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