Filthy Rich & Catflap

Filthy Rich & Catflap

Created by Ben Elton

19871 season6 episodes30 min6.7 / 10

A frenetic, surreal dark comedy about showbiz desperation that breaks its own frame and refuses conventional sitcom reassurance.

Richie causes trouble in his pursuit of TV fame with Eddie, his alcoholic minder, and Filthy, his sponging agent.

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Comedy That Excavates Despair

Genres

Keywords

Surreal Celebrity Satire Dark Comedy Breaking The Fourth Wall Sitcom

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