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A Bit of Fry & Laurie

1989 – 1995Show4 seasons25 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic–9.4

A quirky, nostalgic comedy series, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S3E1 "Episode #3.1" 8.1

Episodes

7.7
7.7
8.0
7.7

Story

A British comedy television series with turns of phrase and elaborate wordplay, written by and starring former Cambridge Footlights members Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

Feels like

  • Witty Sketch Comedy
  • Cambridge Footlights Legacy
  • Elaborate Wordplay
  • Absurdist British Humor
  • Dynamic Duo Chemistry
  • Satirical Observations
  • High-Energy Performance
  • Classic TV Revival Appeal
  • Intelligent Entertainment

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Spiers, Roger Ordish
Written by
Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry
Produced by
Jon Plowman, Roger Ordish
Music by
Hugh Laurie

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 13, 1989 · April 2, 1995 · Ended

First aired
January 13, 1989
Last aired
April 2, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Bit of Fry & Laurie?"

Questions about A Bit of Fry & Laurie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Bit of Fry & Laurie?

PeacockBritboxBritBoxPeacock Premium+

In the United States, A Bit of Fry & Laurie streams on Peacock, Britbox, and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is A Bit of Fry & Laurie worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3).

Is A Bit of Fry & Laurie okay for kids?

TV-MA

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch A Bit of Fry & Laurie?

13 h

About 13 hours: 25 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1995.

Will A Bit of Fry & Laurie make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching A Bit of Fry & Laurie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.