Smack the Pony

Smack the Pony

Created by Victoria Pile

On Channel 4

1999–20023 seasons21 episodes30 min7.3 / 10

A high-energy, irreverent sketch comedy built on stylish absurdism and uninhibited female humour, designed to entertain rather than provoke existential thought.

The stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips. Distinctly contemporary. Decidedly maverick.

Questions people ask

  • Is Smack the Pony scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Smack the Pony sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Smack the Pony easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Does Smack the Pony leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Smack the Pony violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity91

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Smack the Pony

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Smack the Pony

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Smack the Pony, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Smack the Pony, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Smack the Pony, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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