TV series

Brass Eye

Name: Brass Eye
Released: 1997
Cast: Chris Morris, Mark Heap

1997· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 7.7Ended

On Channel 4 — From Talkback · Channel 4 Television

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Synopsis

Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.

Themes

surreal satire dark comedy political humor british society

Episodes

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E1 AnimalsNext upJan 29, 1997 · 23 min
Synopsis
The show is split into two halves. The first half delves into the world of animal fetishes, with helpful contributions from Paul Daniels and Carla Lane. The second half focuses on the elephant, who has trapped her trunk up her anus.
Guest stars: Albert Welling (Gene Man), Ian Gelder (Dr. Jonathan Kwattes), John Irwin, Janene Possell (Granita Rocksand), Bill Moody (Bill Laswell), Luke Sorba (Dinner Party Guest / Boxing Goat Owner), Felicity Montagu (Dinner Party Guest), Lynsey de Paul (Self)
E2 DrugsFeb 5, 1997
Synopsis
The voices of Bernard Manning, Noel Edmonds and David Amess MP attempt to save British schoolchildren from the horror drugs coming from Eastern Europe, Clarky Caps, Yellow Bentines and the made-up Cake.
Guest stars: Claire Skinner (Mrs Wastrey), Paul Garner ("Technology!" man), David Cann (Donaldus Matthews / Vicar), Hayley Casanovas, Kevin Eldon (Mr. Wastrey), Sinead Griffin-Lennon (Desiree Wastrey), Bill Moody (Ian Beezley), Bernard Ingham (Self)
E3 ScienceFeb 12, 1997
Synopsis
Tomorrow's World meets Watchdog meets Wired. Science gets the Brass Eye treatment. A number of celebs again espouse their scripted knowledge of 'mad' experiments and covered up and untold stories of electricity falling from pylons and frogs being grown with rabbit's feet.
Guest stars: Hugh Dennis (Dr. Balb Kubrox), Richard Briers (Self), Paul Garner ("Technology!" man), David Cann (Ripp Candy), Peter Baynham (Sven Yabbsley), Amelia Bullmore (Suzanzee Wooola-Koopus), Bill Cashmore (Jury Foreman), Peter Darling
E4 SexFeb 19, 1997
Synopsis
Chris Morris casts a satirical eye over the subject of sex and its relationship to society. Helpful contributors include Peter Stringfellow and David Sullivan.
Guest stars: Gina McKee (Libby Shuss), Alexander Armstrong (American Vox Pop), Claire Rayner (Self), Bill Bailey (Eyewitness), Peter Baynham (Welsh Naval Officer), Amelia Bullmore (Role Play Wife / Honolee Dolholly), Barbara Durkin (Philippa Jute), Kevin Eldon (Alan / Belgian Comedian)
E5 CrimeFeb 26, 1997
Synopsis
Chris Morris turns his laser eye on to crime. Highlights include revelations of how elephants are being used to disperse rioters, and Vanessa Feltz's message to murderers.
Guest stars: Gina McKee (Libby Shuss), David Cann (Alan Fortune-Vatch), Jean Ainslie (Jill McManus), Bill Bailey (Fr. Pierre Runek), Ruddy L. Davis (Nelson Koka), Barbara Durkin (French Woman), Kevin Eldon (Prison Officer), Constantine Gregory
E6 DeclineMar 5, 1997
Synopsis
Religion falls under the spotlight in this episode, which features Terry Waite discussing how Britain has been poisoned by the gospel.
Guest stars: David Cann (Vicar), John McCririck (Self), Frankie Fraser (Self), Bill Cashmore (Peter Plodes / Trevor Distance), Saleh Chaudhri (Garage Manager), Gerard Doyle, Barbara Durkin (Marigold Blenny), Kevin Eldon (Spike Durnaburny)