Crackanory

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Status:
Ended
Season 4:
Ended on February 09, 2017
Watched: 0%
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Season: 4
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Jan 30, 2017 A Close Slave (Dara Ó Briain)
E2 Jan 31, 2017 Living with a Lie (Sheridan Smith)
E3 Feb 01, 2017 The Despot of Tea (Bob Mortimer)
E4 Feb 02, 2017 The Survivor (Anna Friel)
E5 Feb 06, 2017 Proxy Lady (Mel Giedroyc)
E6 Feb 07, 2017 Devil's Haircut (Doc Brown)
E7 Feb 08, 2017 The Disappearance (Mackenzie Crook)
E8 Feb 09, 2017 Pickled (Miriam Margolyes)
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Series Overview:
*Crackanory* puts a dark, comedic twist on the classic tradition of storytelling. Airing on U&Dave, this series invites a different celebrity guest each episode to settle into a chair and read a bizarre short story written for an adult audience. Forget simple fairy tales; these narratives are wonderfully strange, often surreal, and packed with unexpected humor and clever twists. As the narrator reads, the story is brought to vivid life through a mix of imaginative animation and quirky live-action cutaways, creating a visually rich experience. The show featured a fantastic lineup of storytellers, from comedians like Sarah Millican to actors such as Christopher Lloyd. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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Crackanory is a British comedy television show that aired on the channel U&Dave. Inspired by the classic children’s program Jackanory, Crackanory features well-known comedians and actors who sit in an oversized chair and read twisted, funny stories aimed at adults. Each episode includes imaginative animations and live-action scenes to bring the tales to life, making it both visually entertaining and hilarious. The show blends dark humor with clever storytelling, often featuring guest narrators like David Mitchell or Rebecca Front. It appeals to viewers who enjoy witty writing and unique takes on traditional storytime formats. Crackanory has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with new episodes or specials in the future—you won’t want to miss out if it does!
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Are you sitting comfortably? Jackanory gets a reboot as famous faces read comic tales.
Current description from The TVDB.
Network:
U&Dave
Seasons:
4
Years:
2013 - 2017
Genre:
Drama, Comedy
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
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