Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Frank Sidebottom's very own TV show, broadcast from the converted shed that functioned as his showbiz HQ. Also featuring diminutive sidekick Little Frank, the shows include Frank’s take on Crimewatch, Timperley’s contribution to Manchester’s Olympic bid, pioneering rocket science in the back garden, and even a staging of Live Aid 2!
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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Pilot
10-01-199230 minFrank asks the most brilliant Sharyn Hodgson whether you need a dog license in Australia; delivers news on the Timperley chemist's Tuesday opening hours; claims to have been a memb...
- Ep 2
2.Olympics
24-07-199230 minFrank tries to bring the 2000 Olympics to Timperley; gives Dennis Taylor some lard; rides a tricycle while London Beat perform in front of a crashed Allegro; and beats Lee Chapman...
- Ep 3
3.Crimewatch Timperley Special
31-07-199230 minFrank harangues shoppers in Timplerley; helps himself to Kevin Lloyd's Bisodol; gives Little Frank a good kicking; incriminates himself for stealing Mrs Merton's lawnmower; compare...
- Ep 4
4.Live Aid 2
07-08-199230 minFrank hosts Live Aid 2 from his shed; asks Adamski exactly what it is that he does; find out how loud Dennis Locorriere is allowed to play records; accuses Midge Ure of stealing hi...
- Ep 5
5.Science Fiction
14-08-199230 minFrank asks Gerry Anderson if he was based on The Hood. learns that there is no lard in space; hears UFO tales from Roy Lake; dances to Pop Will Eat Itself; and blasts Little Frank...
- Ep 6
6.Summer Fete Spectacular
21-08-199230 minFrank opens up his garden for a bring and buy garden fete victoriana thingy; introduces Nicholas Parsons to the mild man from Borneo; forces Little Frank to inhale carbon monoxide;...
- Ep 7
7.Oh Blimey It's All Gone Wrong
28-08-199230 minFrank gives Mrs Merton's baby a can of pop; falls out with Emo; falls out with Allegro; asks Keith Chegwin for tips on modelling underpants; sees his turtle explode; suffers an exi...
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