''Dead Ringers'' is a British

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impressions show broadcast on

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and later

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. The programme was devised by producer

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and developed with

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, Andy Hurst and Simon Blackwell. Among its stars was

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. The BBC cancelled the television run in 2007 after five years. ''Dead Ringers return to Radio 4 was announced in 2014.

History

The programme first aired on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000. ''Dead Ringers'' returned to radio in July 2014. In November 2001 BBC One said it had commissioned a pilot for a television version. The pilot was well received and in August 2002 a full series was commissioned, this time on BBC Two. The TV show ran for seven series and was axed in April 2009. In 2002 the BBC's ''

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'' broadcast a documentary about the series entitled ''Radio Ha! - Meet The Dead Ringers'', directed by Fisher Dilke. It featured interviews with the cast and writers, and behind-the-scenes footage from a studio recording from the eighth series.

Awards

, - , 2001 , ''Dead Ringers'' , Radio Academy Awards Gold - The Comedy Award , , - , 2001 , ''Dead Ringers'' ,

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Award for Best Radio Programme , , - , 2001 , ''Dead Ringers'' , The

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- Best Radio Comedy , , - , 2001 , ''Dead Ringers'' , The Heritage Foundation Awards - Best Radio Comedy Show ,

Seasons

Home media

Radio series

TV series

References

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