TV series
A Kick Up the Eighties
1981–1984, English, on BBC Two.
Comedy sketch show taking an irreverent look at life in the eighties, starring Tracey Ullman, Miriam Margolyes and Richard Stilgoe, plus Rik Mayall as Kevin Turvey.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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Latest episode
S2 E4: Series 2, Show 4
Aired 24 January 1984
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 1981
- Last aired
- 24 January 1984
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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A Kick Up the Eighties: quick answers
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How many seasons of A Kick Up the Eighties are there?
A Kick Up the Eighties has 2 seasons and 10 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is A Kick Up the Eighties finished?
Yes. A Kick Up the Eighties ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like A Kick Up the Eighties?
If you liked A Kick Up the Eighties, try Key & Peele, The Whitest Kids U' Know, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out.