If you haven't seen every episode of The Comic Strip Presents, you need to know that every one starring Adrian Edmondson is a must see.In this one he plays a former South African celebrity who had to flee the country because of his crazy antics.He spent some time in Brazil hosting a show called How Pure Was Your Papa?.It didn't do well in Brazil but was a huge hit in Austria.After that he ends up back in England, locked up in a mental hospital.Most of the good jokes are from the flashbacks to his old TV appearances and the lack of concern from his former wife(his real life wife Jennifer Saunders).Not to mention Peter Richardson's performance as the former manager who denies everything.I won't get into all the crazy things Eddie did to end up where he is, I don't want to ruin the episode.Just trust me, it's very funny.
2 Reviews
Pure Classic Ade!
NozinAroun812 October 2010
This episode of Comic Strip is a perfect showcase for Adrian Edmondson's humour.
Tony Bilbow hosts this "documentary" about the most loathsome, low-brow television star in history. If the name Eddie Monsoon rings a bell, it's because it's also the name of Jennifer's character in Absolutely Fabulous.
Jennifer plays the long-suffering ex-wife superbly, Dawn is a riot as the firm but fair rehab nurse and Peter Richardson is outstanding as Eddie's agent Tiny (I do not know what a video is) Townsend.
This is almost like watching an older version of Vyvian Bastard who gave up studying medicine, moved out of Credibility Street and pursued a career in television, with disastrous results. He even stoops low enough to offer Comic Strip Producer Michael White a blow-job in exchange for a career revival.
Sadly this episode lacks Rik, Robbie, Nigel, Danny and Keith. That being said, the remaining cast are on fire. Tiny Townsend is one of Peter's best characters, alongside Spider, Mr Lovebucket and the dude he plays in Travellers Cheques. Further kudos must be awarded to Bilbow for his superb comic delivery, in particular, "Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! Give me another scotch... you bastards!"
If you love Vyvian... just wait until you meet Eddie Monsoon!
Tony Bilbow hosts this "documentary" about the most loathsome, low-brow television star in history. If the name Eddie Monsoon rings a bell, it's because it's also the name of Jennifer's character in Absolutely Fabulous.
Jennifer plays the long-suffering ex-wife superbly, Dawn is a riot as the firm but fair rehab nurse and Peter Richardson is outstanding as Eddie's agent Tiny (I do not know what a video is) Townsend.
This is almost like watching an older version of Vyvian Bastard who gave up studying medicine, moved out of Credibility Street and pursued a career in television, with disastrous results. He even stoops low enough to offer Comic Strip Producer Michael White a blow-job in exchange for a career revival.
Sadly this episode lacks Rik, Robbie, Nigel, Danny and Keith. That being said, the remaining cast are on fire. Tiny Townsend is one of Peter's best characters, alongside Spider, Mr Lovebucket and the dude he plays in Travellers Cheques. Further kudos must be awarded to Bilbow for his superb comic delivery, in particular, "Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! Give me another scotch... you bastards!"
If you love Vyvian... just wait until you meet Eddie Monsoon!
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