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Chekhov Comedy Shorts

Synopsis
This collection of television productions, screened in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Chekhov’s birth, brings together a trio of comedy shorts featuring some of Britain’s brightest comic talent such as Steve Coogan, MacKenzie Crook and Reece Shearsmith. Includes A Reluctant Tragic Hero, The Bear and The Dangers of Tobacco.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2010
Year of production
2010
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Chekhov, Anton (1960-1904); comedy; television drama; short stories

Credits

Director
Christine Gernon
Writer
Anton Chekhov
Cast
Mackenzie Crook 
Reece Shearsmith 
Steve Coogan 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£12.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
85 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

2 Entertain Video

Email
DVDenquiryline@bbc.com
Web
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Phone
020 7612 3000
Fax
020 7612 3003
Address
BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
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