''The Alan Davies Show'' was a short-lived

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that aired from May – June 1998. The show revolved around

Alan Davies Alan Roger Davies (; born 6 March 1966) is an English stand-up comedian, writer, actor and TV presenter. He is best known for his portrayal of the title role in the BBC mystery drama series ''Jonathan Creek'' (1997–2016) and as the only per ...

playing himself as a struggling actor, and the relationship with his best friends Kate (

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) and Murray ( Alan Francis). The series also featured British actors

Kevin Eldon Kevin Eldon (born 2 October 1959) is an English actor and comedian. He featured in British comedy television shows of the 1990s including ''Fist of Fun'', '' This Morning with Richard Not Judy'', '' Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge' ...

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, Caroline Loncq, Alistair McGowan,

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, and Kim Wall. Only one series of 6 half-hour episodes was made, which aired on Wednesday evenings on

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. A year later the series was repeated at 11.00p.m. on Tuesdays, with a six-month gap between episode 1 and 2. The series was recorded at Broadcasting House. The theme tune was ''Crazy'' by Barenaked Ladies. Four episodes were released on audiocassette by BBC Audiobooks Ltd in May 1999. The series is no longer on sale.

Episode list

External links

*Lavalie, Joh
The Alan Davies Show
EpGuides, 14 May 2005 *Arnold, Stev

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