Comics
Comics is a two-part British television miniseries, written and created by Lynda La Plante, that broadcast on Channel 4 between 6 and 7 June 1993. Adapted from La Plante's novel of the same name, the series stars Tim Guinee as Johnny Lazar, a down-and-out American comedian who tries to regain his status as an international superstar by embarking on a tour of working men's clubs and universities in England. But on his first night, Johnny is witness to a gangland murder and finds himself having to go on the run as he becomes the target of hit men who want to eliminate any chance of them being identified.
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| Opening theme | "Stay With Me Baby" — Ruby Turner
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| No. of seasons | 1
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| No. of episodes | 2
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| Producer | Selwyn Roberts
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| Cinematography | Robin Vidgeon
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| Editor | Don Fairservice
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| Running time | 110 minutes
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| Original release | 6 June –
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