Best European talk show series
A curated collection of popular talk show series from Europe.
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994)
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994)
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge is a BBC Television series of six episodes, and a Christmas special in 1995. It is named after the song "Knowing Me, Knowing You" by ABBA, which was used as the show's title music.Steve Coogan played the incompetent but self-satisfied Norwich-based host, Alan Partridge. Alan was a spin-off character from the spoof radio show On the Hour. Knowing Me Knowing You was written by Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Patrick Marber, with contributions from the regular supporting cast of Doon Mackichan, Rebecca Front and David Schneider, who played Alan's weekly guests. Steve Brown provided the show's music and arrangements, and also appeared as Glen Ponder, the man in charge of the house band.The show was a parody of a chat show. It featured a live audience whose laughter meant that viewers could not mistake the show for a real chat show. Alan went on to appear in two series of the sitcom I'm Alan Partridge, following his life after both his marriage and TV career come to an end.
This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?
The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001)
The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001)
Comedy sketch show with hilarious characters and absurdist twists from the duo that brought us Peep Show and The Smoking Room - David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
The Pioneer (2019)
The Pioneer (2019)
The life of Jesús Gil is one of the most surprising and extraordinary stories of the last few decades in Europe. A unique character, he broke the mould in the world of politics, football and real estate in Spain.
Match of the Day (1964)
Match of the Day (1964)
Match of the Day (often abbreviated as MOTD) is the BBC's main football television programme. Typically, it is shown on BBC One on Saturday evenings during the English football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in the Barclays Premier League. It is one of the BBC's longest-running shows, having been on air since 1964, though it has not always been aired regularly. The 'Match of the Day' brand is also often used for live football coverage on the BBC. They run a competition called Goal of the Month, choosing the best goal each month, where the winner from there will then be entered into a goal of the season award.
The Last Leg (2013)
La Revuelta (2024)
La Revuelta (2024)
David Broncano, along with Jorge Ponce, Ricardo Castella and his other collaborators, lead La Revuelta, a comedy show that includes multiple sections and interviews from the Teatro Príncipe Gran Vía in Madrid.
ZDF Magazin Royale (2020)
The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014)
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
Drunk History (UK) (2015)
Drunk History (UK) (2015)
Top UK comedians relate their favourite historical stories while getting absolutely bladdered on a mixture of beers, wines and spirits. Their slurred versions of history are then acted out, word for word, by a host of well-known actors, celebrities and comedians including Johnny Vegas, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, Alex Horne and James Acaster. Luckily, Jimmy Carr is on voice-over duties to restore some order if the drinking sessions get out of hand.
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music.
Kitchen Impossible (2016)
Kitchen Impossible (2016)
The special thing about this unusual cooking competition: In each episode, the two top chefs decide in which country the other chef must complete his difficult task. After arriving in the respective country, the two competitors are served the favorite dish of his regular guests by a local chef in the black "Kitchen Impossible" box. They then have to prepare the dish they tasted in the kitchen themselves to the best of their knowledge and ability, copying it as precisely as possible. The highlight: In "Kitchen Impossible" both the exact recipe and the list of ingredients remain a secret for the two chefs.
Room 101 (1994)
Room 101 (1994)
Supposing you could get rid of your worst nightmares, what would they be? Each week, a different celebrity guest has their chance to cast the things they hate most into Room 101 - the most horrible and frightening place in the world, as created by George Orwell in his dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.
The Mash Report (2017)
The Mash Report (2017)
Satirical and surreal news show. Nish Kumar and a cast of hilarious correspondents keep you up to date with everything that has happened - or not happened - this week.
The Ranganation (2019)
The Ranganation (2019)
Romesh Ranganathan, joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation, his very own focus group of 25 members of the public, takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.
A Patch by Lundini (2020)
A Patch by Lundini (2020)
A patch is something commonly used to cover a hole in a dress. Valerio Lundini is a Roman surrealist comedian, who is called every night to replace a programme that, for various reasons, cannot go on air -- he basically puts "a patch" in a TV schedule. But can he?
De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach (2022)
De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach (2022)
Arjen Lubach dives through the issues of the day past inspiring guests to the bottom of the news. Everyone always wants to go from the issues of the day to deepening. Arjen is really looking forward to the issues of the day.
The Horne Section TV Show (2022)
The Horne Section TV Show (2022)
Alex Horne steps out of Greg Davies' shadow as he gets the chance to host his own late-night chat show with his loyal band. But will all go to plan in this mash-up of comedy, celebs, music and mayhem?
TV total (1999)
TV total (1999)
TV total bears a strong resemblance to a late-night show. There is a monologue at the beginning of the show, a separate show band, the mobile desk, talk guests, clips on specific topics and performances by musicians and stand-up comedians. After the bad experiences of Gottschalk late night and to avoid competition with the Harald Schmidt Show, the concept was adapted and expanded for a younger audience.
Chez Krömer (2019)
Chez Krömer (2019)
"Do not get bored!" The rbb television is serious: Kurt Krömer is back! On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 22.00 hrs, rbb television will premiere "Chez Krömer", the new show by and with Kurt Krömer and guests.
All Round to Mrs Brown's (2017)
High Chaparall (2003)
High Chaparall (2003)
High Chaparall is a Swedish television program which first aired in 2003 on the Kanal 5 network. The show is an interview/adventure series featuring the Swedish comedy duo of Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson. Although the pair continued to be provocative, this program proved to be less controversial than their previous television work and ultimately became much more successful. The team is known popularly in Sweden as simply "Filip and Fredrik."