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If I Ruled the World

1998 – 1999Show2 seasons13 episodes

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A fast-paced comedy series about politics and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

If I Ruled the World is a BBC comedy panel show parodying politics and politicians. Hosted by Clive Anderson, with team captains, Graham Garden and Jeremy Hardy. Guests included Mark Steel, Rebecca Front, Tony Hawks, Andy Hamilton and Doon MacKichan.

Feels like

  • British Panel Show
  • Political Satire
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Impromptu Humor
  • Current Affairs Parody
  • Comedic Debates
  • Intellectual Comedy
  • Topical Jest
  • Cult Classic

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Facts

February 27, 1998 · February 15, 1999 · Ended

First aired
February 27, 1998
Last aired
February 15, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Waxing Lyrical, No Celebrities Were Harmed, Politeness Judo +5

  • Waxing Lyrical
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Politeness Judo
  • British Brevity
  • Insane Troll Logic
  • Cowboy BeBop at His Computer
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Running Gag

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is If I Ruled the World worth watching?"

Questions about If I Ruled the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is If I Ruled the World worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch If I Ruled the World?

7 h

About 7 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1999.

Will If I Ruled the World make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is If I Ruled the World plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.