Series synopsis
Funny Valentines is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC iPlayer on February 13, 2015. It ended on February 13, 2015.
Funny Valentines is a comedy collection of nine original short films exclusive to BBC iPlayer, written and starring many of Britain's finest comedians. Each comedian was invited to create a short Funny Valentine to bring their unique take on the international day of love.
Premise
Funny Valentines is a comedy collection of nine original short films exclusive to BBC iPlayer, written and starring many of Britain's finest comedians. Each comedian was invited to create a short Funny Valentine to bring their unique take on the international day of love.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Russ Abbot as Morris Roebuck
- Felicity Montagu as Isobel
- Bill Bailey as William/Craig/Bill
- Emma Thompson as Debbie
- Matt Berry as Narrator
- Nick Helm as Him
- Esther Smith as Her
- Mackenzie Crook as Fly (voice)
- Paul Kaye as Spider (voice)
- Nancy Barry as First Lady (voice)
- Mhairi Beveridge as Second Lady
- Sara Pascoe as Lance
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | February 13, 2015 | February 13, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Last Chance In Last Chance by Roy Clarke, Russ Abbot plays Morris Roebuck, a man whose wife has left him and he's had enough. He's recording his ex-wife one final message as a goodbye while he ruminates on their life, God and Isobel from over the road who has been a 'big comfort' to him. |
February 13, 2015 |
| 2 |
Love Song Bill Bailey re-imagines one of his most popular songs in this spoof music video, poking fun at the earnestness of romantic rock. In Love Song, a solitary, obsessive loner’s life is turned upside down by a beautiful, mysterious woman, played by Emma Thompson. She opens his eyes to a whole new world and for a brief moment, he is in paradise. |
February 13, 2015 |
| 3 |
Wild Love Wild Love is the Sequel to Matt Berry’s maverick wildlife 'documentary' Lone Wolf. Matt Berry voices spectacular wildlife photography and explores some of the world’s most exotic and extraordinary beasts and the courtships and mating rituals they endure, in their pursuit of sex. |
February 13, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC iPlayer |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 13, 2015 |
| Last aired | February 13, 2015 |
| Runtime | 8 minutes |
| Status | ended |