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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
Certification18
GenresComedy
Votes2
Director—
Writers—
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
About The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
In April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret Policeman's Ball shows, the UK's alternative comedy scene (and a few of the old guard) put on a fund-raising comedy revue at The Shaftesbury Theatre, London. The show's took place on 4-6 April, a recording was broadcast by the BBC on 25 April.
Directed by —, The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live leans on a strong ensemble — Rowan Atkinson, Billy Connolly, Lenny Henry — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.
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