''And Then You Die'' is a
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comedy panel show broadcast on
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* ''Dave'' (musical), a 2018 stage musical adaptation of the film
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between 4 December 2007 and 22 January 2008. It was hosted by a
puppet
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called Barrie Stardust who is
puppeteer
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ed by
Dave Chapman. It was one of
Dave's first attempts at original programming, the channel having only launched earlier in the same year.
''And Then You Die'' focuses on the theme of life's low points and celebrities. Each episode featured alternating teams of two and had no regular team captains. Guests that have appeared on the show include
John Moloney,
Jo Caulfield
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Biography
Born in Wales to Irish parents, she was brought up in Derbyshire and Leicestershire, England.
At 17, Caulfield moved to London. For two years sh ...
,
Robin Ince
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Education
After ...
,
Adam Bloom
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,
Stephen K. Amos,
Rufus Hound
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Early life
Hound was born on 6 March 1979, in Essex and moved to Surrey at the age of seven. He was educated at Hoe Bridge School Woking ...
,
Mark Dolan
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Early life
Dolan attended University ...
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Rob Rouse
Rob Rouse (born 1974) is an English comedian.
Overview
Rouse grew up in Gawsworth, Cheshire. He trained as a geography teacher at the University of Sheffield and got into comedy in his final year at university. Having fully qualified as a teach ...
,
Kirsten O'Brien
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among others.
Reception
According to the Dave website (whose editors quite openly asked for public opinion of the show) and respective message board for the programme itself, public opinion is mixed, with most contributors giving negative feedback on the show.
The show was named "The Worst British TV Panel Show / Satire 2007" in ''The Comedy.co.uk Awards''.
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2000s British comedy television series
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British comedy television shows
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