The League of Gentlemen

Series 1

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Dark, surreal comedy about the strange inhabitants of the small, northern town of Royston Vasey. Starring Reese Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton.

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6 Episodes

Welcome to Royston Vasey
E1
Welcome to Royston VaseyBen struggles to take in Auntie Val and Uncle Harvey’s incomprehensible house rules, while Martin poses a threat to the precious things in Tubbs and Edward’s Local Shop. At the local job center, Pauline is furious when someone lands an interview without her help. Taxi driver Babs makes middling progress through her sex change.
The Road to Royston Vasey
E2
The Road to Royston VaseyRoyston Vasey's new road is under construction: good news for all the town's inhabitants except Tubbs and Edward won't this bring strangers to the town? Judee is off to Antigua for a luxury holiday; Pauline is holding a workshop in selling the Big Issue (a newspaper for the homeless), and Ben is trying to use the telephone at the Dentons. We meet butcher Hillary Briss, Henry and Ally, the video-viewers and Reverend Bernice, Royston Vasey's outspoken lady vicar.
Nightmare in Royston Vasey
E3
Nightmare in Royston VaseyAn employee working on the new road stumbles into the lair of Edward and Tubbs, breakfast at the Denton's is not what Benjamin was expecting, and a tortoise has an unfortunate encounter with Dr. Chinnery.
The Beast of Royston Vasey
E4
The Beast of Royston VaseyChinnery examines the so-called "beast", but has he correctly identified it? Also, the Legz Akimbo Theatre Company arrives to perform a play at the local school.
Love Comes to Royston Vasey
E5
Love Comes to Royston VaseyBen tries to escape from the Dentons. Henry and Ally go to the wrong film but try to make the best of it. Geoff gives a very truthful and upsetting speech at Mike's wedding.
Escape from Royston Vasey
E6
Escape from Royston VaseyTubbs & Edward's son David returns. Ben leaves Royston Vasey. Ross reveals a secret.