Plot — What is The Real McCoy about?
The Real McCoy was a BBC Television comedy show that ran from 1991 to 1996, featuring an array of black and Asian comedy stars performing material aimed at an across-the-board black audience. UK comedy stars that featured in the series included: the comedy double-act of Curtis and Ishmael, Collette Johnson, Llewella Gideon, British Asian standup Meera Syal, Perry Benson, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Leo Chester, Felix Dexter, Robbie Gee, Kulvinder Ghir, Judith Jacob, Rudi Lickwood, Eddie Nestor, Marcus Powell, Junior Simpson and Curtis Walker and Jo Martin. The producer of the first two series, Charlie Hanson, was the co-founder of the Black Theatre Co-operative and had produced No Problem! and Desmond's before creating The Real McCoy. He was working with Curtis and Ishmael on the 291 Club at the Hackney Empire and suggested making a television version, but instead, the BBC opted for a totally new sketch series, launching The Real McCoy. In spite of its popularity it has yet to be released on DVD.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1991 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 5 (30 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Real McCoy — FAQ
Is The Real McCoy worth watching? The Real McCoy holds a 6.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. The Real McCoy was a BBC Television comedy show that ran from 1991 to 1996, featuring an array of black and Asian comedy stars performing material aimed at an across-the-board black audience. UK comedy stars that featur
Who is in the cast of The Real McCoy? It stars Meera Syal, Judith Jacob, Llewella Gideon, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Felix Dexter, Kulvinder Ghir.
Where can I stream The Real McCoy? You can stream The Real McCoy on Sky Go. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Real McCoy release? It first aired in 1991.
