Television
From 11 July 2006, Channel 4 broadcast a partly animated late-night television series closely based on the published cartoons. It includes live action, animation, and cartoons combining the two. The show has a voice cast that includes Mackenzie Crook, Doon Mackichan, Paul Kaye and Simon Greenall. The animated segments maintain the simplistic look of the books.
The live-action sketches ("I live ere", "Alan", "Drive by abuser", "Customer services", "Accident and emergency", "Citizens advice", "Illegal alphabet") were directed by Ben Wheatley. The animation was directed by Bunnage and Link, series one animation was produced by 12Foot6, series two by Spy Pictures.
Beginning on 4 May 2007 the show aired on Bravo in the UK as part of the adult swim block.
The first series was released on Region 2 DVD in November 2007, while a second series started on Channel 4 on 23 January 2008. The Region 2 DVD of the second series was released in Spring 2008.
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