Fast Forward

1984 – 1987Show3 seasons19 episodes

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.

Shows with

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Jon Canter

Everyone

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

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 worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.9).

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.