10 Shows & Movies Like The Goes Wrong Show (2019)

Description: 'The Young Ones' and 'The Goes Wrong Show' both embrace anarchic, slapstick humor and a disregard for conventional storytelling. Both shows feature chaotic, exaggerated performances and a willingness to break the fourth wall for comedic effect.

Fact: The show was one of the first British sitcoms to use a live studio audience. It featured musical performances from punk and alternative bands. The series was controversial for its violent and surreal content.

Description: Similar to 'The Goes Wrong Show' in its use of physical comedy and farcical situations, 'Blackadder' also features a troupe of actors who excel in exaggerated performances. Both shows rely on historical or theatrical settings to amplify their comedic effect, with 'Blackadder' using different historical periods to frame its humor.

Fact: Rowan Atkinson, who plays Mr. Bean, also stars in 'Blackadder' as the titular character. The show was initially poorly received but gained a cult following over time. Each series is set in a different historical period, from the Middle Ages to World War I.

Description: 'Red Dwarf' and 'The Goes Wrong Show' both use a confined setting (a spaceship and a theater, respectively) to frame their comedy. Both shows feature characters who are out of their depth, leading to humorous situations and misunderstandings.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a sitcom set in a Liverpool apartment block. It is one of the longest-running sci-fi comedy series in the world. The character of Kryten was originally intended to appear in only one episode.

Description: 'Mr. Bean' shares with 'The Goes Wrong Show' a heavy reliance on physical comedy and minimal dialogue. Both shows feature protagonists who often find themselves in absurd, escalating situations due to their own incompetence or bad luck, creating a similar tone of chaotic humor.

Fact: Rowan Atkinson developed the character of Mr. Bean while studying for his master's degree at Oxford. The character was originally intended to be a speechless clown. The show has been broadcast in over 200 countries worldwide.

Description: 'Bottom' shares with 'The Goes Wrong Show' a love of physical comedy and exaggerated, often violent, slapstick. Both shows feature duos whose dysfunctional relationships and constant misfortunes are a primary source of humor.

Fact: Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, the stars, also wrote the series. The show was inspired by their earlier work on 'The Young Ones'. The live stage shows based on the series were known for their extreme stunts and audience participation.

Description: 'Spaced' and 'The Goes Wrong Show' both employ a highly stylized approach to comedy, with 'Spaced' using cinematic references and visual gags, similar to the theatrical mishaps in 'The Goes Wrong Show'. Both shows also feature characters who are creatively inclined but often inept.

Fact: The show was the first major project for Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes. Edgar Wright directed all episodes, using techniques he later employed in films like 'Shaun of the Dead'. The series was initially rejected by the BBC before being picked up by Channel

Description: 'Peep Show' and 'The Goes Wrong Show' both use a unique visual style to enhance their comedy—'Peep Show' with its first-person perspective and 'The Goes Wrong Show' with its theatrical staging. Both shows also explore the humor in human failure and social awkwardness.

Fact: The show is filmed almost entirely from the characters' points of view. It holds the record for the longest-running sitcom on Channel David Mitchell and Robert Webb, the main actors, have been friends since university.

Description: 'Green Wing' shares with 'The Goes Wrong Show' a surreal, fast-paced style of comedy that often breaks the fourth wall. Both shows feature ensemble casts whose characters' eccentricities and interpersonal dynamics drive the humor, often in exaggerated, absurd scenarios.

Fact: The show was largely improvised, with actors given freedom to develop their characters. It was filmed in a real hospital that was due for demolition. The series won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance in

Description: Like 'The Goes Wrong Show', 'The IT Crowd' thrives on workplace humor and the absurdity of everyday situations gone wrong. Both shows feature a small, tightly-knit group of characters whose interactions drive the comedy, often through misunderstandings and technical failures.

Fact: The show was created by Graham Linehan, who also worked on 'Father Ted'. The iconic 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?' line became a cultural catchphrase. The series was initially rejected by several UK channels before being picked up by Channel

Description: 'Inside No. 9' and 'The Goes Wrong Show' both use a theatrical approach to storytelling, with each episode of 'Inside No. 9' being a self-contained story, much like the individual plays in 'The Goes Wrong Show'. Both shows also excel in dark humor and unexpected twists.

Fact: Each episode is set in a different location, but all involve the number 9 in some way. The show has featured guest stars like Keeley Hawes and Sheridan Smith. The creators, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, were part of 'The League of Gentlemen'.