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Comics is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on July 6, 1993. It has 1 season and 2 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 2 "Part 2", aired on July 7, 1993.

Down-and-out American comedian Johnny Lazar tries to regain his status as an international superstar by embarking on a tour of working men's clubs and universities in England. But on his first night, Johnny is witness to a gangland murder and finds himself having to go on the lam as he becomes the target of hitmen out to eliminate any chance of them being identified.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

2 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1993 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago

Down-and-out American comedian Johnny Lazar tries to regain his status as an international superstar by embarking on a tour of working men's clubs and universities in England. But on his first night, Johnny is witness to a gangland murder and finds himself having to go on the lam as he becomes the target of hitmen out to eliminate any chance of them being identified.

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  1. E2

    2. Part 2

    Finale

    Lazar is in fear for his life when another man is killed in mistaken identity for him. He befriends the chief suspect, Delroy Smith, and with Lazar's girlfriend Nula, they head up to Scotland for the next stage of his tour in a bid to lie low. However, while there, long-buried memories of a childhood trauma resurface, affecting Lazar's relationship with Nula, and making him a vulnerable target for the killers, who are closer than they think.

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    1. Part 1

    American comedian Johnny Lazar is given one final chance to break into the big time when he's employed to tour the various men's clubs and universities across the UK. But on his first gig, he happens to witness a gangland murder. Initially refusing to come forward, he relents when an E-fit of himself is released on TV. But his statement only stacks evidence against an innocent man, petty criminal Delroy Smith, while putting his own life in grave danger.

Cast & crew

Created by Lynda La Plante

  • Jenny Galloway

    Jenny Galloway

    Rebecca

  • Graham Fellows

    Graham Fellows

    Graham Redcar

  • Frank Grimes

    Frank Grimes

    DCI Kelly

  • Steve Nicolson

    Steve Nicolson

    DI Cloaks

  • Colin Wyatt

    DI Shawley

  • Terry O'Neill

    Terry O'Neill

    Peter Moreno

  • Stephen Greif

    Stephen Greif

    Anthony Fratelli

  • Alex Norton

    Alex Norton

    Haggis

  • Michael Aspel

    Michael Aspel

    Self

  • Christopher Fulford

    Christopher Fulford

    Nigel Perfect

  • Richard Ridings

    Richard Ridings

    Tommy Karr

  • Kevin Short

    Kevin Short

    Alex Cornwall

  • Lou Hirsch

    Lou Hirsch

    Morris Feldman

  • Joe Dixon

    Joe Dixon

    Harper Knowles

  • Treva Etienne

    Treva Etienne

    DS Judd

  • Bridget Brammall

    Bridget Brammall

    WPC Hind

Comics FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Comics?

Comics has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 7, 1993.

When did the latest episode of Comics come out?

The most recent episode of Comics, Season 1 Episode 2 "Part 2", aired on July 7, 1993.

How many seasons of Comics are there?

Comics has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.

When did Comics first air?

Comics first aired on Channel 4 on July 6, 1993.

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