The essential episodes of That Mitchell and Webb Look
Watch these 15 in order and you've got That Mitchell and Webb Look — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Two German soldiers wonder if they're the baddies, Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit, Numberwang, Snooker commentators Terry and Peter, How Not What to Look Like, an incredibly posh person who is a waiter, Big Talk, Emergency Medical Treatment, inviting James Bond to a party, Dreamy Pastures Insurance, Banana Dance, Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar continues his battle against his nemisis by posing as scalpers outside Mumma Mia.
- 02
Daytime Television, an evil supervillain who likes to talk in euphemisms, Biscuit Telekinesis
- 03
An estate agent shows a couple around an unusually damp property, a magical clarinet with the power to make people reveal embarrasing secrets, comedy partners Fish and Chip and their peers, Pin and Cushion.
- 04
A dinner guest who has an unusual method of dealing with bores, three millionaires having trouble giving away their yachts, and an episode of "Big Talk", in which the panel discuss the concept of God.
- 05
A man is kidnapped and initiated into a tribe who live hidden within the local garden center, a toothbrush company which is desperate for fresh ideas to keep sales up, another episode of "Numberwang" - in German.
- 06
Stone age forensic science, an eccentric TV historian who takes his passion a little too far, another edition of "The Surprising Adventures of Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar", in which Sir Digby finally ends up in prison.
- 07
The heroic Helivets, who claim they can save any pet in peril, a director whose art mimics life, and a doctor struggling to fit in on the innuendo-laden wards of the Carry On Hospital.
- 08
A historian has trouble controlling his arms, a supervillain gets bogged down in health and safety, the world's least politically-correct pant, a look behind the scenes at the admirable work the comedy duo do in the local pheasant hospital.
- 09
A robot, a reality TV show based on reanimated corpses, and another of the sensitive documentaries: this time about a man named Alan and his nineteen penises.
- 10
The first ever daytime talk show, a visit to Park Flamingo World, and a discussion on Virginia.
- 11
A teenager dying of embarrassment, and a couple have the chance to buy the gateway to Narnia. Plus practical joking amongst scientists.
- 12
There's a chance to see the world's least successful replacement for the doorbell, a game show from after the apocalypse, and Queen Victoria's unusual objection to a tree. Plus Santa's ne'er-do-well brother Russ returns to the North Pole.
- 13
This programme reveals the true purpose of the Giant Death Ray, presents a gangland villain made of wood, and offers dating advice from a man who is almost Gary Rhodes. Plus a look back at the careers of Ted and Peter, Britain's least successful professional snooker players, in Screw Back in Anger, and an introduction to the world's least politically correct superhero.
- 14
David Mitchell and Robert Webb are back for a fourth series of their brainy but daft sketch show. Find out the correct but confusing way to talk to Caesar; there's a great new way to spot the emotional subtext in TV drama; and there's a man who is very angry about grammar - and he has a gun. Plus there's a chance to meet David's surprising new wife.
- 15
More sketches from David Mitchell and Robert Webb's lop-sided world. Featuring an evil robot in disguise, and a very old Sherlock Holmes with Watson by his side. Plus, how to make sure your family is eating enough cat, and why you can't do shop sketches anymore.
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