Man to Man with Dean Learner
Created by Matthew Holness, Richard Ayoade
A deadpan media satire disguised as a chat show, built on the collision between a pompous fictional host and the absurdist characters he interviews.
Man to Man with Dean Learner is a British comedy chat show that was first broadcast on Channel 4 on 20 October 2006 and released on DVD on 3 September 2007. It features comedians Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness. Originally called Deano's After Dark, the show features Dean Learner chatting to a range of guests including Merriman Weir and Garth Marenghi.
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Is Man to Man with Dean Learner violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Man to Man with Dean Learner sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Man to Man with Dean Learner scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does Man to Man with Dean Learner leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Man to Man with Dean Learner easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Man to Man with Dean Learner
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Man to Man with Dean Learner
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Man to Man with Dean Learner, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Man to Man with Dean Learner, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Man to Man with Dean Learner, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
