Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006-2007)

EndedScripted showComedy

"This is just another stupid panel show, isn't it? This is not what I was promised!" Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a TV panel show? Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive gives you the chance to find out. Rob Brydon plays the reluctant host of a new history based panel show - Annually Retentive. Is he reluctant because he believes all panel shows except QI are beneath him or because it's the only job he can get in TV since the acting work dried up? It's up to you to decide... How do the guests keep getting the answers right? Are those brilliant one-liners spur of the moment? What does Rob Brydon really think of his celebrity guests? And which popular quiz shows did the writers 'borrow' all their ideas from? Witness the bitching, backstabbing, scheming, feuding, anger, tears and vanity that runs rampant when the cameras aren't rolling...

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Scheduleevery Monday at 22:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Episode 6Jun 4, 2007
S02E05Episode 5May 28, 2007
S02E04Episode 4May 21, 2007
S02E03Episode 3May 14, 2007
S02E02Episode 2May 7, 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive premiere?

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive premiered on June 14, 2006.

Who played the role of Rob Brydon's producer on the show?

David Walliams played the role of Rob Brydon's producer on the show.

Who was the guest star on the first episode of the show?

Jonathan Ross was the guest star on the first episode of the show.

In which country was the show entirely filmed and recorded?

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive was entirely filmed and recorded in the United Kingdom.

How many seasons of the show were produced?

There were only 2 seasons of Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive produced.

What was the premise of the show?

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive was a mockumentary-style show featuring the Welsh comedian and actor as he portrays himself and tries to produce a fictional panel show.

Which TV channel aired Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive?

BBC Three aired Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive.

Who were the recurring panelists on the show?

The recurring panelists on the show included Russell Brand, David Mitchell, and Ruth Jones.

Where was the fictional panel show set in the show?

The fictional panel show was set in Newcastle.

What was the name of the fictional panel show on the show?

The name of the fictional panel show was "Annually Retentive."

Who played the role of the show's announcer?

Chris Moyles played the role of the show's announcer.

Did Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive win any awards?

No, Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive did not receive any major awards.

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