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Series · 1992–1992Ended

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show

6.0·1 season·7 episodes·30 min avg.

Frank Sidebottom's very own TV show, broadcast from the converted shed that functioned as his showbiz HQ. Also featuring diminutive sidekick Little Frank, the shows include Frank’s take on Crimewatch, Timperley’s contribution to Manchester’s Olympic bid, pioneering rocket science in the back garden, and even a staging of Live Aid 2!

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Pilot
PilotUp next
Jan 10, 1992

Frank asks the most brilliant Sharyn Hodgson whether you need a dog license in Australia; delivers news on the Timperley chemist's Tuesday opening hours; claims to have been a member of The Beatles; sings "Wild Thing" while dressed as Elvis; sinks the Spanish Armada; reads "Diddy" David Hamilton's palm; chairs a quiz; is bothered by James Whale; and has Timperley Bigshorts FC Guess Who's Been on Match of the Day. James Whale

02
Olympics
Olympics
Jul 24, 1992

Frank tries to bring the 2000 Olympics to Timperley; gives Dennis Taylor some lard; rides a tricycle while London Beat perform in front of a crashed Allegro; and beats Lee Chapman at Subbuteo.

03
Crimewatch Timperley Special
Crimewatch Timperley Special
Jul 31, 1992

Frank harangues shoppers in Timplerley; helps himself to Kevin Lloyd's Bisodol; gives Little Frank a good kicking; incriminates himself for stealing Mrs Merton's lawnmower; compares foot size with John Stalker; and listens to Oceanic.

04
Live Aid 2
Live Aid 2
Aug 7, 1992

Frank hosts Live Aid 2 from his shed; asks Adamski exactly what it is that he does; find out how loud Dennis Locorriere is allowed to play records; accuses Midge Ure of stealing his idea for Live Aid; puts toxic waste in tupperware; listens to The Farm; and sings about his Great Big Zoo Scrapbook.

05
Science Fiction
Science Fiction
Aug 14, 1992

Frank asks Gerry Anderson if he was based on The Hood. learns that there is no lard in space; hears UFO tales from Roy Lake; dances to Pop Will Eat Itself; and blasts Little Frank into space in a dustbin. Aliens dismiss the show as bobbins.

06
Summer Fete Spectacular
Summer Fete Spectacular
Aug 21, 1992

Frank opens up his garden for a bring and buy garden fete victoriana thingy; introduces Nicholas Parsons to the mild man from Borneo; forces Little Frank to inhale carbon monoxide; pushes an old lady's face into a fish tank; and dances round a maypole with an animal fortune teller.

07
Oh Blimey It's All Gone Wrong
Oh Blimey It's All Gone Wrong
Aug 28, 1992

Frank gives Mrs Merton's baby a can of pop; falls out with Emo; falls out with Allegro; asks Keith Chegwin for tips on modelling underpants; sees his turtle explode; suffers an existential crisis; borrows £2.55 off Bob Holness; listens to The Adventures; and is upstaged by Little Frank's supergroup.

Cast

3 credited
Chris Sievey
Frank Sidebottom (as Frank Sidebottom)
Mark Radcliffe
Mr Emerson Lake
Caroline Aherne
Mrs Merton

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