7.9
Is Fast Forward worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.9).
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A zany comedy sketch show for children, which took its name from the Fast Forward button on VCRs. Children's sketch comedy featuring Floella Benjamin, Andrew Secombe, Joanna Munro and Nick Wilton.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.
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- Jon Canter
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Facts
November 7, 1984 · April 1, 1987 · Ended
- First aired
- November 7, 1984
- Last aired
- April 1, 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 3 seasons · 19 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, Kids
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Comically Cross-Eyed, Camp Gay, Animals Hate Him +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Is Fast Forward worth watching?"
Questions about Fast Forward
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Fast Forward okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Fast Forward?
8 h
About 8 hours: 19 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1987.
Will Fast Forward make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Fast Forward?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Fast Forward use?
Comically Cross-EyedCamp GayAnimals Hate HimGratuitous SpanishHeh Heh, You Said "X"Hilarious OuttakesAwesome AussieMorally Bankrupt BankerAthletically ChallengedPunny NameCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveTransplantand 34 more
TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Comically Cross-Eyed, Camp Gay, and Animals Hate Him.