Hippy Neil that would bring him cult status in The Young Ones (1982-84), TonyĪllen is laconic and aloof, while Planer, presenting the character of dreary Performs 'Ullo John, Gotta New Motor?', an unlikely chart hit in 1982). Keith Allen and Sayle bring an aggressive, slightly manic edge (the latter The show highlights the diversity of performance styles within the scene. Title from the repertoire of Paul Jones' Blues Band, who begin the show and also Ruby Wax was also recorded, but in the end her material was left out.įor want of money to commission a signature tune, Jackson took the programme's Particular, was angry at being excluded, beginning a long-term feud with Other half of the Outer Limits duo with Nigel Planer, appeared. Jackson elected to show solo performers, meaning neither Ade Edmondson, Rik Mayall's regular partner in 20th-Century Coyote, nor Peter Richardson, the Lengthy association with alternative comedy for Jackson. In the end, the BBC granted him one half-hour slot. Originally pitched the idea of a 26-part series capturing the new cabaret scene. With the insane optimism of youth, producer Paul Jackson Has acquired a retrospective importance as the TV launchpad for the alternativeĬomedy generation. Show full synopsisīarely noticed when it originally appeared, Boom Boom. A selection of acts from the leading lights of London's new alternative cabaret scene.
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