''Rush Hour'' is a

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made by Zeppotron and shown on

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during March and April 2007. The show featured several sketches centred on characters travelling to work, school or otherwise, therefore many of the sketches took place inside a

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. Several cult and up and coming comedians and comic actors star in the show, each performing several of the characters. The cast includes

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Marek Larwood Marek Ryan Larwood (born 2 June 1976) is an English comedian and actor. He is best known for the BBC Three sketch show ''Rush Hour'' and for being one third of the comedy trio ''We Are Klang''. Early life Born in Norwich, Norfolk, Larwood lived ...

Kerry Godliman Kerry Anna Godliman (born November 1973) is an English actor and comedian best known for her roles in ''Derek'', '' Bad Move'' and '' After Life''. Early life Godliman was born in Perivale, West London, and trained at Rose Bruford College in ...

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Naomi Bentley Naomi Bentley (born 1981) is an English actress known for her roles in '' White Van Man'', ''Primeval'', '' Grownups'', ''Dalziel and Pascoe'' and ''Casanova''. Acting career Bentley graduated from a three-year acting course at the Webber Dougl ...

Lorna Watson Lorna Watson (born 1977) is a British comedian, actress and television presenter. She was one of the presenters of ''Spy School''. Her acting roles include various characters in television sketch shows ''Rush Hour'', ''The Wrong Door'' and '' ...

, and

Katy Wix Katy Victoria J Wix (born 28 February 1980) is a Welsh actress, writer, author and artist. She is best known for her television roles as Carole in '' Stath Lets Flats,'' Mary in '' Ghosts'' and Jules in ''Big Boys''. She has also appeared as a ...

. BBC Three didn't recommission the show for a second series due to bad reviews.

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