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Three of a Kind

  • TV Series
  • 1981–1983
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Tracey Ullman, David Copperfield, and Lenny Henry in Three of a Kind (1981)
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An award winning comedy sketch show that was the platform that launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman from up and coming comics to household names.An award winning comedy sketch show that was the platform that launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman from up and coming comics to household names.An award winning comedy sketch show that was the platform that launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman from up and coming comics to household names.

  • Stars
    • Lenny Henry
    • Tracey Ullman
    • David Copperfield
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    89
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lenny Henry
      • Tracey Ullman
      • David Copperfield
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Tracey Ullman
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    David Copperfield
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    Jane Darling
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    • 1981
    Tom Yang
    • Dancer
    • 1981
    Toni Basil
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    • 1981
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    Amii Stewart
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    Lezlee Carling
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    • 1981
    Alan J. Clark
    • The Landlord
    • 1981
    Toyah Willcox
    Toyah Willcox
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    • 1982
    The Boomtown Rats
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    • 1982
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    • 1982
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    • 1982
    Phil Collins
    Phil Collins
    • Self
    • 1983
    James Hunt
    James Hunt
    • Self
    • 1983
    Bonnie Tyler
    Bonnie Tyler
    • Self
    • 1983
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    Zeech

    Alternative Humour...and the masses loved it!

    Three of a Kind, The humour, the social commentary, the sarcasm, the absolute lack of sexist and racist humour. Back then, this was pretty ground breaking. Sure it had been going in at 'alternative cabarets' etc. around London and Student Union's, but would the mainstream monocultural couch potatoes be able to appreciate this 'new wave of humour'? Three of a Kind worked, and how, reaching a wider audience than the narrow intellectual trendy students, it showed how what had been called alternative humour could go mainstream.

    And yes, Tracy was there, and flanked by Dave and Lenny...Killer combo. Rent it just to see the Social Worker Stint.
    2bjoernhund

    Doesn't age well.... -at all.

    Just watched this again after nearly 40 years gone. I remember enjoying this as a child, however, what used to be "edgy" and "absurd" is unfortunately now just plain boring with a total lack of humorous backbone. Sorry....

    Additional: If you after all these years still find the likes of "Fools & Horses", "Morecambe & Wise" and most Tommy Cooper shows to be amusing you'll probably enjoy this, if not, don't waste your time on this unless you need something to nod off to.

    (two stars, -one each for Tracey & Lenny simply being Tracey & Lenny, but the script is so-o-o cringe...)
    8Prismark10

    A kick for the 80s

    Three of a Kind was a fast paced sketch comedy show. Its use of Ceefax type gags gave it a cutting edge added to the mix that it pushed alternative comedy to the mainstream.

    Lenny Henry was the best known star and this was his first big vehicle for the BBC after spending the last few years doing kids television on ITV.

    Tracey Ullman was the breakout star, the one who would go on to crack America and give birth to The Simpsons.

    David Copperfield was the more traditional comedian but his Medallion Man act was fun.

    Not only did the series showcased rising stars but also new writers that would revolutionise 1980s television comedy.

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 1981 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tre av samme ulla
    • Filming locations
      • BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK(Studio, 1981-1983)
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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