The Catherine Tate Show

The Catherine Tate Show

Created by Catherine Tate, Derren Litten

On BBC Two

2004–20063 seasons18 episodes30 min6.8 / 10

A high-energy sketch comedy built on character comedy and irreverent humour, designed for laughs rather than depth or continuity.

Comedy legend Catherine Tate plays all her best-loved characters in this riotous sketch show. Expect sulky teens, offensive nans and the most tactless women in the world.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Catherine Tate Show scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is The Catherine Tate Show sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is The Catherine Tate Show violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is The Catherine Tate Show easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Does The Catherine Tate Show leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

70/ 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

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Catherine Tate Show

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Catherine Tate Show

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Catherine Tate Show, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Catherine Tate Show, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Catherine Tate Show, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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