At Last the 1948 Show

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  • 2007
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.7  (586)

At Last the 1948 Show was a comedy sketch show that aired on British television in 1967. The show was created by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Marty Feldman, and Tim Brooke-Taylor, and also featured the talents of Michael Palin, Eric Idle, and Terry Jones. The series consisted of six episodes, each containing a mixture of pre-recorded sketches and in-studio segments featuring the cast performing live. The sketches themselves were a mix of original material and adaptations of classic comedy routines, including the famous "Four Yorkshiremen" sketch that has since become a staple of Monty Python's stage shows.

One of the most notable features of the show was its irreverence and willingness to push the boundaries of what was acceptable for television at the time. Sketches often poked fun at sacred cows such as religion, politics, and social norms, and included plenty of jokes that were risqué or just plain silly.

Despite the edgy content, however, the show was also notable for its sophisticated writing and strong performances from the cast. Each member of the group brought a unique style and persona to their roles, and their chemistry together was frequently cited as one of the show's strengths.

Perhaps the most famous member of the At Last the 1948 Show cast was John Cleese, who would go on to co-create Monty Python's Flying Circus with fellow Python member Eric Idle. In At Last, Cleese played a variety of characters, including a pompous newsreader and a hapless medieval knight. He also contributed to the writing of many of the show's most memorable sketches.

Other notable cast members included Marty Feldman, whose distinctive appearance and surrealist humor helped him stand out from the rest of the group, and Michael Palin, whose affable demeanor and gift for mimicry made him a fan favorite.

Despite its relative obscurity today, At Last the 1948 Show is considered by many comedy fans to be a key precursor to Monty Python and other groundbreaking shows that followed in its wake. Its mixture of irreverent humor, sharp writing, and strong performances helped pave the way for a new era of television comedy in the UK and beyond.

At Last the 1948 Show is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (20 episodes). The series first aired on December 1, 2007.

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Seasons
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
November 6, 1967
A current affairs show includes AWOL international reports, interviewers interviewing interviewers, and naked ladies. A train commuter is bothered by a very peculiar passenger, and a man is on the search for a house-trained chartered accountant.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
October 30, 1967
Pete and Charlie bump into some very annoying holiday acquaintances, and Arthur S. Stoat ACA instructs dancing the Chartered Accountant. Meanwhile, two gents discuss the charisma of Sean Connery - and four Yorkshiremen have a moan.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
October 23, 1967
A man who believes he's a rabbit has a less-than-sympathetic psychiatrist; the Secret Service is forced to recruit the office boy for a Moscow mission, and a television interview with alligator wrestler Brian Instant quickly descends into anarchy.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
October 16, 1967
A teach-yourself-German record includes some curious phrases; police fail to apprehend a pair of robbers; London commuters take to piggy-back; and a TV drama is interrupted by an estate agent.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
October 9, 1967
A nightclub bouncer is made a fool of by a drunken patron; a series of deaths affect a gentlemen's club; a scientist suffers from an inferiority complex; Aimi shows of her Shakespearean skill, and there's awful confusion over hearing aids and contact lense
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
October 2, 1967
A gentlemen's tailor has a peculiar sales method; a TV game show has a less-than-genial host; rowdy Scots attend the ballet; and a beggar causes trouble at a bus stop.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
September 25, 1967
After an introduction to (and from) The Lovely Aimi MacDonald, a doctor gives his patient the hard sell, and a criminal seeks refuge in a library. Meanwhile, Tim Brooke-Taylor visits a joke and novelties shop.
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Where to Watch At Last the 1948 Show
At Last the 1948 Show is available for streaming on the Archbuild website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch At Last the 1948 Show on demand at Amazon Prime and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    December 1, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (586)