The League of Gentlemen (1999)
Kernel Score: 84% · 117 ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 1999-01-11
Seasons: 3 · 18 episodes
Where to watch The League of Gentlemen
- Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The League of Gentlemen is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two in 1999. The show is set in Royston Vasey, a fictional town in Northern England based on Bacup, Lancashire. It follows the lives of dozens of bizarre townspeople, most of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the League of Gentlemen comedy troupe in 1995. The series originally aired for three series from 1999 until 2002 followed by a film in 2005. A three-part revival mini-series was broadcast in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.
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Cast
- Mark Gatiss as Various
- Steve Pemberton as Various
- Reece Shearsmith as Various
- Jeremy Dyson as Various
The League of Gentlemen FAQ
Is The League of Gentlemen good?
The League of Gentlemen has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 117 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The League of Gentlemen?
In the US you can stream The League of Gentlemen on Britbox Apple TV channel.
What shows are like The League of Gentlemen?
If you liked The League of Gentlemen, try A Bit of Fry & Laurie, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Key & Peele and Chappelle's Show.