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Give My Head Peace

1998 – nowShow16 seasons99 episodesNR

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A campy, quirky comedy series about politics and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · background watch

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Story

Give My Head Peace was a satirical television comedy series on BBC Northern Ireland that pokes fun at political parties, paramilitary groups and the sectarian divide in Northern Ireland. The programme is written by Tim McGarry, Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell, also known as "The Hole in the Wall Gang", who also perform as the characters.

Feels like

  • Political Satire
  • Dark Humor
  • Northern Irish Comedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Current Events Parody
  • Camp & Irony
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Regional Humor
  • Witty

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Martin Shardlow

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Facts

January 16, 1998 · December 23, 2024 · Still running

First aired
January 16, 1998
Latest episode
December 23, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
16 seasons · 99 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

His Name Really Is "Barkeep", Unnamed Parent, Psychopathic Manchild +7

  • His Name Really Is "Barkeep"
  • Unnamed Parent
  • Psychopathic Manchild
  • Elvis Lives
  • Dumb Blonde
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Curse Cut Short
  • Legacy Character
  • The Tape Knew You Would Say That
  • Apron Matron

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Q&A

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Questions about Give My Head Peace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Give My Head Peace?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Give My Head Peace worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch Give My Head Peace?

50 h

About 50 hours: 99 episodes in 16 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1998, and it's still in production.

Will Give My Head Peace make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is Give My Head Peace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.