The Real McCoy
The groundbreaking sketch show that brought the black British perspective to TV, packed with guest stars, music and razor-sharp comedy.
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Episode 1
Aired: May 10, 1991A new comedy sketch show featuring a fresh team of performers, headed by Curtis and Ishmael.
- Episode 2: Episode 2
Aired: May 17, 1991Master of funk James Brown gets a remix while Normski pays much respect to the Bhangra disco scene.
- Episode 3: Episode 3
Aired: May 24, 1991Comedy with a black perspective, introducing Dyam Fool Man and Idiot Boy, the world's latest superheroes.
- Episode 4: Episode 4
Aired: May 31, 1991Another opportunity to wake up with breakfast TV's What Time You Call This Britain, plus new game show Come On A Downer.
- Episode 5: Episode 5
Aired: Jun 7, 1991Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas, Llewella Gideon, Meera Syal and friends offer a comic take on UB40.
- Episode 6: Episode 6
Aired: Jun 14, 1991Jazzie B and Soul II Soul do their thing with Frank Bruno and Lloyd Honeyghan in the last of this series.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Episode 1
Aired: Jul 6, 1992The comedy sketch show returns with some of the best performers from the black comedy scene. Featuring Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas, Llewella Gideon and Colette Johnson.
- Episode 2: Episode 2
Aired: Jul 13, 1992Another episode of the sketch show featuring Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas, Leo Chester, Robbie Gee and Meera Syal.
- Episode 3: Episode 3
Aired: Jul 20, 1992The spoof breakfast TV show asks What Are We Going to Do Now We've Lost Our Franchise Britain?
- Episode 4: Episode 4
Aired: Jul 27, 1992The sketch show pays a visit to a nightclub for some comic encounters.
- Episode 5: Episode 5
Aired: Aug 3, 1992The sketch show featuring some of the best black comedians, with Curtis and Ishmael, Collette Johnson and dance troupe Danserious.
- Episode 6: Episode 6
Aired: Aug 10, 1992John Virgo makes a surprising appearance in the last in the series of the comedy sketch show.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Episode 1
Aired: May 7, 1993Return of the comedy series featuring Britain's funniest black and Asian comedians, with special guest, athlete Linford Christie.
- Episode 2: Episode 2
Aired: May 14, 1993The fast moving comedy series features Britain's funniest black and Asian artists and special guest stars Andi Peters and Edd the Duck.
- Episode 3: Episode 3
Aired: May 21, 1993Ruby Turner and Junior are the guests on the fast-moving series featuring some of Britain's funniest black comedians.
- Episode 4: Episode 4
Aired: May 28, 1993Mica Paris sings I Wanna Hold on to You in this episode of the comedy sketch show.
- Episode 5: Episode 5
Aired: Jun 4, 1993The talented comedy performers welcome their guest stars Tessa Sanderson and group Rhythm 'n' Bass.
- Episode 6: Episode 6
Aired: Jun 11, 1993Norman Beaton is the guest on the last of the multi-cultural comedy series which features a knees up down the Rub a Dub.
Season 4
- Episode 1: Episode 1
Aired: Aug 9, 1994The special guests in the first of a new series are boxer Frank Bruno and stand-up comedian Junior Simpson.
- Episode 2: Episode 2
Aired: Aug 16, 1994Tonight's guests include Saracen from Gladiators, visiting the Rub-a-Dub pub, and comic duo Aymer and Powell.
- Episode 3: Episode 3
Aired: Aug 23, 1994Ian Wright is searching for his football at the Rub-a-Dub pub, and there's stand-up from Roger D.
- Episode 4: Episode 4
Aired: Aug 30, 1994Tonight's special guests are actress Carmen Monroe from Desmonds and comedian Toju.
- Episode 5: Episode 5
Aired: Sep 6, 1994Fast and furious comedy show sketch show, with guest stars Omar and John Simmit joining the usual performers.
- Episode 6: Episode 6
Aired: Sep 13, 1994Stand-up Angie Le Mar and world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis guest in the last of the series.
Season 5
- Episode 1: Episode 1
Aired: Jan 5, 1996Guesting at the Rub-a-Dub pub in the first of a new series are footballer John Barnes and stand-up Richard Blackwood.
- Episode 2: Episode 2
Aired: Jan 12, 1996The popular comedy team are joined in this episode by actor Saeed Jaffrey.
- Episode 3: Episode 3
Aired: Jan 19, 1996More fast and furious comedy with guests Lisa I'Anson and Rudi Lickwood.
- Episode 4: Episode 4
Aired: Jan 26, 1996Jazzie B of Soul II Soul is tonight's star guest, alongside stand-up comedian Geoff Schuman who fills the showcase slot.
- Episode 5: Episode 5
Aired: Feb 2, 1996Join the regulars from the comedy sketch show, and their special guests singer Maxi Priest and stand-up comic Lorraine Benloss.
- Episode 6: Episode 6
Aired: Feb 9, 1996Athlete Judy Simpson and comedian Ian Edwards make a guest appearance as the series ends its run.