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Dead Ringers - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Mar 15, 2002

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BBC Radio 4's topical impressions show translated to television. Old favourites Rolf Harris, Anne Robinson and Sven-Goran Eriksson are joined by new characters Robbie Williams and David Dickinson. Doctor Who makes unscheduled appearances in shopping centres and William Hague launches a comeback tour.

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2002

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Impressions show. Thora Hird hosts a series putting a positive spin on violent and gruesome historical events and the Late Review team analyse The Cat in the Hat. Alan Rickman, Michael Buerk and Russell Crowe also put in appearances.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2002

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Doctor Who ventures onto the London Eye. At the Last Supper, Anne Robinson helps to identify 'the weakest disciple', while Domestic Goddess Nigella Lawson tackles a tax return form.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2002

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The show that combines hidden camera work, topical comedy and celebrity impressions. The team target Ozzy Osbourne, Delia Smith and Brian Sewell.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2002

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The team send up more public figures, including Tony Blair, George W Bush, Greg Dyke and the Queen.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2002

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More topical comedy and celebrity impressions in the series that has stars quaking in their boots.

Christmas Special 2002

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Dec 26, 2002

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Gladiator's Maximus discusses plans for renovations to some ancient ruins with an unsuspecting builder and plumber, and Doctor Who visits cabaret clubs.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2003

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Robert Winston and Ricky Gervais are among the new characters in this series of the topical impressions show. Johnny Vegas faces a race against time in 24 Pints. Plus Fiona Bruce and Nick Ross in Crimewatch - as you've never seen it before.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2003

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Topical impressions series with sketches and hidden camera stunts, in which members of the public are paid an unexpected visit by a 'celebrity'. Fiona Bruce, Ricky Gervais and Dirty Den feature among the misappropriated faces in this episode.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2003

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Impressionists Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly perform comic sketches and send up public figures. In this episode, Hollywood remakes Carry On Matron.

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2003

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Topical impressions show with Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly and Phil Cornwell. Featuring Robert Winston and Ricky Gervais, plus Fiona Bruce and Nick Ross in Crimewatch.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2003

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Impressions show. The Fourth Doctor goes speed dating, David Starkey is rude to some extras and Ellen MacArthur goes shopping.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2003

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Jan Ravens, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Jon Culshaw star in the topical impressions show with sketches, hidden-camera stunts and one-liners.

Christmas Special 2003

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Dec 22, 2003

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Kim and Aggie from 'How Clean Is Your House' and Pop Idol's Simon Cowell are among the new impressions joining some old favourites, including the Queen's real Christmas Speech and a heartwarming surprise visit from George Bush.

New Year Special 2004

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Jan 2, 2004

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The impressions show looks at what we can expect from 2004, including Lord of the Rings Part 4 directed by Richard Curtis, and a shocking siege situation on the set of Griff Rhys Jones's Restoration.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: May 10, 2004

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There's unseen footage of Lord of the Rings, an unusual new recipe from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and a controversial episode of Location, Location, Location in which Kirstie and Phil help a couple who aren't smug or middle class.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: May 17, 2004

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Kindly TV scientist Robert Winston explains how he likes to relax - by doing evil experiments. Saruman decides to buy a stake in Newcastle United. In the hidden-camera segment, John Motson boards a bus and commentates on his journey.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 24, 2004

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall hunts Wombles and Patrick Moore tries his hand at palmistry. Plus a chance to see the outtakes the reality show stars didn't want you to see: The Osbournes - Too Polite for TV.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 30, 2004

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A sneak peek at the DVD of the director's cut of Lord of the Rings - with 98 extra endings. Plus Tracey Emin makes an appeal on behalf of artists, and the cast of BBC1 drama Hustle pull off another con.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2004

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John Motson interviews Sven-Goran Eriksson and Mel Gibson embarks on filming The Passion of Dirty Den. Bill Oddie and Kate Humble put a Big Brother-style spin on their latest wildlife series.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2004

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Hamlet bears his soul on Trisha. Dermot Murnaghan and Andrew Marr discuss the prospect of Camilla Parker Bowles marrying Prince Charles. President Bush talks about attending the G8 summit.

Season 4

American Election Special

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Nov 1, 2004

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The impressionists take a humorous look at the battle for the American presidency. George Bush canvasses support in London, plus there's an election ad for John Kerry and a special episode of The West Wing.

Episode 1

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2004

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George Bush makes a solemn promise to the American people. An all-star cast, including Russell Crowe, Tom Cruise and Judi Dench, assemble for Trumpton: the Movie. The Fourth Doctor travels by Eurostar.

Episode 2

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2004

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Jeremy Clarkson finds support for his belief that cars aren't bad for the environment. While Peter Mandelson embarks on a new career, David Blunkett announces police reforms. Plus a trailer for the new Bridget Jones movie.

Episode 3

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2004

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Kirstie and Phil introduce their new show, Repossession, Repossession, Repossession. Steve Irwin advises customers in a greengrocer's how to handle dangerous vegetables. Plus an insight into what happens during the commercial break in Countdown.

Episode 4

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2004

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The Osbournes host an edition of Crimewatch that focuses on a theft at their home. A Sontaran bemoans typecasting as he discusses his career after finding fame on Doctor Who. Ellen MacArthur tries to interest customers in a new perfume.

Episode 5

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2004

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David Blunkett's guide dog, Sadie, speaks out. Michael Parkinson interviews people waiting to catch a bus. Ozzy Osbourne digs into his family background on Who Do You Think You Are?

Episode 6

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2004

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Kate Winslet, Martin Shaw, Judi Dench and Alan Rickman sprinkle their stardust on Jane Eyre. Captain Jack Sparrow embarks on a London City cruise in the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean. Lesley Garrett and Charlotte Church star in The Sopranos.

Christmas Special 2004

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 26, 2004

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The impressionists give us their take on what happened to Gandalf after the Lord of the Rings years. The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet team build Darth Vader a new Death Star and child behaviour expert Dr Tanya faces her toughest challenge ever. Plus Ozzy Ozbourne goes looking for the Glastonbury Festival and gets a little disorientated.

Season 5

Election Special

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: May 5, 2005

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There are political impressions aplenty in an edition that coincided with election night. Tony Blair takes questions from a studio audience and a man campaigning for the Lovely Party explains their policies.

Episode 1

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: May 12, 2005

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Comedy impressions starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly. An election night episode, parodying David Dimbleby and Little Britain's Lou and Andy.

Episode 2

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: May 19, 2005

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Fiona Bruce investigates the Jedi cult. ITV screen a trendy version of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series. In a shocking episode of The West Wing, Jed Bartlet reveals he's a fictional president.

Episode 3

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: May 26, 2005

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Following complaints from viewers, the production team behind Judge John Deed agree to make the show less subtle. Gordon Ramsay's real kitchen nightmares are revealed and George Lucas introduces a scene from the latest special edition DVD of Star Wars.

Episode 4

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2005

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Morgan Freeman stars in a detective thriller. Alan Titchmarsh hosts antiques show 'Wanton Vandalism'. A new detective joins crime drama 'New Tricks'.

Episode 5

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2005

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Politicians and celebrities run scared from the mimicking Phil Cornwell , Kevin Connelly ,
Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens and Mark Perry.

Christmas Special 2005

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Dec 23, 2005

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David Tennant's Doctor invites previous incarnations of himself round on Christmas Day, and the Queen takes to the streets to ask the public what should go in this year's Christmas speech. Plus an irreverent take on Bleak House.

Season 6

Episode 1

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: May 8, 2006

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A chance to see Take That as you've never seen them before. The impressionists also have fun with Ray Winstone, Jane Fonda, Alan Carr, Russell Brand and Ken Livingstone.

Episode 2

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: May 15, 2006

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The impressionists lampoon BBC crime drama Waking the Dead. Plus Helen Mirren makes an Oscar acceptance speech and Rolf Harris discusses urban art.

Episode 3

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: May 22, 2006

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Gordon Brown takes lessons in being human. The Torchwood team investigate their latest case and Pete Doherty sings about being famous. Plus deleted scenes from Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig and Judi Dench.

Episode 4

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: May 29, 2006

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In Life on Mars, Sam Tyler discovers the real reason he's back in 1973. David Dimbleby interviews Osama bin Laden on his 50th birthday. Lily Allen sings about how great she is. In another deleted scene from Casino Royale, James Bond has trouble with the gadgets in his car.

Episode 5

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Jun 5, 2006

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Impressions in this edition include Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, plus Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Tessa Jowell, Melvyn Bragg, Peter Andre and James Nesbitt.

Episode 6

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Jun 12, 2006

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The Scissor Sisters rub shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Rowan Williams, Albert Steptoe and Ricky Gervais on the impressions show. Plus Tony Blair regenerates into David Tennant.

Season 7

Episode 1

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2007

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The team of Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry and Phil Cornwell are back for more impression-based hilarity, including Take That as never seen before.

Episode 2

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2007

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Topical sketch show with impressionists Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly.

Episode 3

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2007

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Topical sketch show with impressionists Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly.

Episode 4

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2007

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Topical sketch show with impressionists Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly.

Episode 5

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2007

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Topical sketch show with impressionists Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly.

Episode 6

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2007

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Topical sketch show with impressionists Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly.

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