Brass Eye Comedy Programmes Television Arts and Entertainment United Kingdom

Brass Eye

Controversial media satire featuring mock news investigations and studio debates, and celebrities duped into expressing support for ludicrous spoof campaigns. Written by Chris Morris and Peter Baynham. Starring Chris Morris, Peter Baynham, Bill Cashmore, Hugh Dennis, Doon Mackichan, Claire Skinner, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Amelia Bullmore and Julia Davis. First broadcast on Channel 4 in January 1997.

• - Article examining the original series and the 2001 special. With screen captures and links.
  
• - "Phil Collins takes legal advice after he was tricked into appearing on Brass Eye to back a hoax anti-paedophile campaign."
  
• - Fan site containing a detailed overview of the programme, with an episode guide and multimedia clips.
  
• - Contains a message board, viewer comments, trivia and a list of cast and crew.
  
• - Fan page offering interviews, transcripts of 3 episodes, and a report on an ITC investigation into complaints made against the series.
  
• - "The man who set Britain talking with a 30-minute TV satire is already moving on to his next target." By Euan Ferguson.
  
• - Report on the controversy surrounding the 2001 special.
  
• - "Broadcasting watchdogs order Channel 4 to air a public apology for its satirical documentary on paedophilia, Brass Eye."
  
  

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