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The Real McCoy - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 10, 1991

Episode 1

A new comedy sketch show featuring a fresh team of performers, headed by Curtis and Ishmael.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 17, 1991

Episode 2

Master of funk James Brown gets a remix while Normski pays much respect to the Bhangra disco scene.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: May 24, 1991

Episode 3

Comedy with a black perspective, introducing Dyam Fool Man and Idiot Boy, the world's latest superheroes.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 31, 1991

Episode 4

Another opportunity to wake up with breakfast TV's What Time You Call This Britain, plus new game show Come On A Downer.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 7, 1991

Episode 5

Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas, Llewella Gideon, Meera Syal and friends offer a comic take on UB40.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jun 14, 1991

Episode 6

Jazzie B and Soul II Soul do their thing with Frank Bruno and Lloyd Honeyghan in the last of this series.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jul 6, 1992

Episode 1

The comedy sketch show returns with some of the best performers from the black comedy scene. Featuring Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas, Llewella Gideon and Colette Johnson.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jul 13, 1992

Episode 2

Another episode of the sketch show featuring Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas, Leo Chester, Robbie Gee and Meera Syal.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jul 20, 1992

Episode 3

The spoof breakfast TV show asks What Are We Going to Do Now We've Lost Our Franchise Britain?

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 27, 1992

Episode 4

The sketch show pays a visit to a nightclub for some comic encounters.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Aug 3, 1992

Episode 5

The sketch show featuring some of the best black comedians, with Curtis and Ishmael, Collette Johnson and dance troupe Danserious.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Aug 10, 1992

Episode 6

John Virgo makes a surprising appearance in the last in the series of the comedy sketch show.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: May 7, 1993

Episode 1

Return of the comedy series featuring Britain's funniest black and Asian comedians, with special guest, athlete Linford Christie.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: May 14, 1993

Episode 2

The fast moving comedy series features Britain's funniest black and Asian artists and special guest stars Andi Peters and Edd the Duck.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 21, 1993

Episode 3

Ruby Turner and Junior are the guests on the fast-moving series featuring some of Britain's funniest black comedians.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 28, 1993

Episode 4

Mica Paris sings I Wanna Hold on to You in this episode of the comedy sketch show.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jun 4, 1993

Episode 5

The talented comedy performers welcome their guest stars Tessa Sanderson and group Rhythm 'n' Bass.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jun 11, 1993

Episode 6

Norman Beaton is the guest on the last of the multi-cultural comedy series which features a knees up down the Rub a Dub.

Season 4

Episode 1

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Aug 9, 1994

Episode 1

The special guests in the first of a new series are boxer Frank Bruno and stand-up comedian Junior Simpson.

Episode 2

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Aug 16, 1994

Episode 2

Tonight's guests include Saracen from Gladiators, visiting the Rub-a-Dub pub, and comic duo Aymer and Powell.

Episode 3

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Aug 23, 1994

Episode 3

Ian Wright is searching for his football at the Rub-a-Dub pub, and there's stand-up from Roger D.

Episode 4

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Aug 30, 1994

Episode 4

Tonight's special guests are actress Carmen Monroe from Desmonds and comedian Toju.

Episode 5

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Sep 6, 1994

Episode 5

Fast and furious comedy show sketch show, with guest stars Omar and John Simmit joining the usual performers.

Episode 6

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Sep 13, 1994

Episode 6

Stand-up Angie Le Mar and world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis guest in the last of the series.

Season 5

Episode 1

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Jan 5, 1996

Episode 1

Guesting at the Rub-a-Dub pub in the first of a new series are footballer John Barnes and stand-up Richard Blackwood.

Episode 2

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Jan 12, 1996

Episode 2

The popular comedy team are joined in this episode by actor Saeed Jaffrey.

Episode 3

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Jan 19, 1996

Episode 3

More fast and furious comedy with guests Lisa I'Anson and Rudi Lickwood.

Episode 4

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Jan 26, 1996

Episode 4

Jazzie B of Soul II Soul is tonight's star guest, alongside stand-up comedian Geoff Schuman who fills the showcase slot.

Episode 5

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Feb 2, 1996

Episode 5

Join the regulars from the comedy sketch show, and their special guests singer Maxi Priest and stand-up comic Lorraine Benloss.

Episode 6

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Feb 9, 1996

Episode 6

Athlete Judy Simpson and comedian Ian Edwards make a guest appearance as the series ends its run.

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