Series synopsis
That Mitchell and Webb Look is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on September 14, 2006. It ended on August 17, 2010. It was created by David Mitchell, Robert Webb. It stars David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman and Paterson Joseph.
A comedy sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Premise
A comedy sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Mitchell as Various Characters
- Robert Webb as Various Characters
- Olivia Colman as Various Characters
- Paterson Joseph as Various Characters
- James Bachman as Various Characters
- Mark Evans as Various Characters
Guest cast
- Keeley Hawes as Keeley Hawes
- Seroca Davis as Various
- Corey J. Smith as Timmy
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 36 | November 27, 2006 | August 17, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 6 | September 14, 2006 | October 19, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 21, 2008 | March 27, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 6 | June 11, 2009 | July 16, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 6 | July 13, 2010 | August 17, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb was a live stage tour undertaken by the comedy team of David Mitchell and Robert Webb, accompanied by their frequent collaborators James Bachman and Abigail Burdess, who played supporting roles. |
November 27, 2006 |
| 2 |
Season 3, Episode 1 Red Button Extra This BBC Red Button extra features a policeman who tries to convince a party he's not a stripper, David and Robert discussing getting naked for the show, and an animated bit from their radio show about pit ponies. |
June 11, 2009 |
| 3 | Season 3, Episode 2 Red Button Extra | June 18, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Two German soldiers wonder if they're the baddies, Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit, Numberwang, Snooker commentators Terry and Peter, How Not What to Look Like, an incredibly posh person who is a waiter, Big Talk, Emergency Medical Treatment, inviting James Bond to a party, Dreamy Pastures Insurance, Banana Dance, Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar continues his battle against his nemisis by posing as scalpers outside Mumma Mia. |
September 14, 2006 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Daytime Television, an evil supervillain who likes to talk in euphemisms, Biscuit Telekinesis |
September 21, 2006 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 An estate agent shows a couple around an unusually damp property, a magical clarinet with the power to make people reveal embarrasing secrets, comedy partners Fish and Chip and their peers, Pin and Cushion. |
September 28, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The heroic Helivets, who claim they can save any pet in peril, a director whose art mimics life, and a doctor struggling to fit in on the innuendo-laden wards of the Carry On Hospital. |
February 21, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A historian has trouble controlling his arms, a supervillain gets bogged down in health and safety, the world's least politically-correct pant, a look behind the scenes at the admirable work the comedy duo do in the local pheasant hospital. |
February 28, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A robot, a reality TV show based on reanimated corpses, and another of the sensitive documentaries: this time about a man named Alan and his nineteen penises. |
March 6, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 There's a chance to see the world's least successful replacement for the doorbell, a game show from after the apocalypse, and Queen Victoria's unusual objection to a tree. Plus Santa's ne'er-do-well brother Russ returns to the North Pole. |
June 11, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This programme reveals the true purpose of the Giant Death Ray, presents a gangland villain made of wood, and offers dating advice from a man who is almost Gary Rhodes. Plus a look back at the careers of Ted and Peter, Britain's least successful professional snooker players, in Screw Back in Anger, and an introduction to the world's least politically correct superhero. |
June 18, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Mr Darcy demonstrates his prowess to Miss Bennett at Freestyle Disco; there's an introduction to Glucozade Port, the world's first alcoholic isotonic drink; and a carnivorous man at a vegetarian dinner party points out that the cat looks lean and gamey. Plus a new adventure for drunken super-sleuth Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar; an unnecessarily honest best man; and David and Rob find themselves in an awkward situation with the Queen. |
June 25, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 David Mitchell and Robert Webb are back for a fourth series of their brainy but daft sketch show. Find out the correct but confusing way to talk to Caesar; there's a great new way to spot the emotional subtext in TV drama; and there's a man who is very angry about grammar - and he has a gun. Plus there's a chance to meet David's surprising new wife. |
July 13, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 There's a man with a very very tiny office; you can hear the conspiracy behind the conspiracy behind the fake fake moon landings; and you can find out how to get cash for any unused plutonium you have around the house. Plus Ted and Peter are here to bring you all the excitement of Late Night Dog Poker. |
July 20, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 More sketch comedy from the quirky world of David Mitchell and Robert Webb. This time Gilbert and Sullivan announce their new opera about a maverick cop - No Nonsense Harry; a very serious actor has a bitter argument with his moustache; and at last the invention of the domestic jetpack! Meanwhile, behind the scenes, David is selling a brand new kind of biscuit. |
July 27, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 2006 |
| Last aired | August 17, 2010 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |