Crackanory

Crackanory
GenreComedy
Directed byRichie Pengelley
ComposerWaen Shepherd
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series4
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producerArnold Widdowson
Running time30 minutes
Production companyTiger Aspect Productions
Original release
NetworkDave
Release13 November 2013 (2013-11-13) –
9 February 2017 (2017-02-09)
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Crackanory is a storytelling television series aimed at adults and inspired by the popular children's series Jackanory. It is broadcast on the UKTV channel Dave. Each episode features tales narrated by contemporary comedians and actors, containing a mix of live-action, original music and animation, all read from the same oversized chair, in a set consistent and reflective of the story.[1] The first series attracted widespread critical acclaim and over half a million viewers to Dave.[2] There are a number of reoccurring themes through the series, with the fictional company Tripec Plastics, the town of Specsham, and "fat Nicola from accounts" being frequently referenced.

  1. ^ Solutions, Powder Blue Internet Business. "Crackanory : Reviews 2013 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". Retrieved 5 August 2016. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Crackanory gets second series from UKTV". 4 March 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2016.