TV series
That Was the Week That Was
1962–1963, English, on BBC One. Created by Ned Sherrin.
That Was the Week That Was, informally TWTWTW or TW3, is a satirical television comedy programme on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963. It was devised, produced and directed by Ned Sherrin and presented by David Frost. The programme is considered a significant element of the satire boom in the United Kingdom in the early 1960s. It broke ground in comedy through lampooning the establishment and political figures. Its broadcast coincided with coverage of the politically charged Profumo affair and John Profumo, the politician at the centre of the affair, became a target for derision. TW3 was first broadcast on Saturday 24 November 1962.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 37
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1963
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Latest episode
S2 E14: Show 37
Aired 28 December 1963
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 24 November 1962
- Last aired
- 28 December 1963
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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That Was the Week That Was has 2 seasons and 37 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
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Yes. That Was the Week That Was ended in 1963, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like That Was the Week That Was?
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Who created That Was the Week That Was?
That Was the Week That Was was created by Ned Sherrin and stars Millicent Martin, Lance Percival, Kenneth Cope.