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That Was the Week That Was

The satirical UK sketch show, a groundbreaking production, was prematurely ended before the election, leaving behind a limited two-season legacy.

A late-night satirical review of current events gained widespread popularity, growing from 3.5 million to ten million viewers by the end of its first season. A famous sketch, "What Is a Mum?", was written by Dennis Potter, David Nathan, and Jack Rosenthal.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Show 1

1. Show 1

Aired: Nov 23, 1962

The next episode blends humor and satire, featuring a comedic take on BBC by-...

Episode 2 Show 2

2. Show 2

Aired: Nov 30, 1962

A forthcoming episode promises to be a hilarious affair, featuring a comedic ...

Episode 3 Show 3

3. Show 3

Aired: Dec 7, 1962

A forthcoming episode will blend intriguing discussions, music, and performan...

Episode 4 Show 4

4. Show 4

Aired: Dec 14, 1962

The upcoming episode of the show promises to deliver a side-splitting experie...

Episode 5 Show 5

5. Show 5

Aired: Dec 21, 1962

A long-standing holiday tradition is disrupted when the Queen's Christmas add...

Info about That Was the Week That Was

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy