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This Is David Lander

1988 – 1990Show2 seasons12 episodes

65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

This Is David Lander was a TV show that parodies Roger Cook style door-stepping investigative journalism shows, starring Stephen Fry as David Lander and written by Tony Sarchet. It began as the BBC Radio 4 show Delve Special, which became this six part Channel 4 series in 1988.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for romance, brutality or scares.

Shows with

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Facts

October 31, 1988 · December 7, 1990 · Ended

First aired
October 31, 1988
Last aired
December 7, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Original language
English

Tropes

Crapsack World, Corrupt Politician, Suspiciously Similar Substitute +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is This Is David Lander worth watching?"

Questions about This Is David Lander

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is This Is David Lander worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.8).

How long does it take to watch This Is David Lander?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1990.

Will This Is David Lander make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is This Is David Lander plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.