description Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit Overview
Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit is a recurring sketch from the British television series That Mitchell and Webb Look. The premise parodies superhero duos by pairing two heroes with vastly disproportionate power levels. Angel Summoner, played by David Mitchell, possesses the ability to conjure divine beings to effortlessly defeat any adversary. Meanwhile, Robert Webb's BMX Bandit is restricted to performing moderately impressive bicycle stunts, which are invariably useless in combat.
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Who plays Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit in the sketch?
The sketch stars British comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb. David Mitchell plays the overpowered Angel Summoner, while Robert Webb plays the tragically underpowered BMX Bandit.
What is the main joke in the Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit sketches?
The comedy stems from the absurd power imbalance between a superhero who can summon hordes of divine warriors and one whose only ability is performing bicycle stunts. Despite BMX Bandit's protests, Angel Summoner always summons angels to instantly defeat enemies.
Which television show originally featured Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit?
The characters appeared on the British sketch comedy series "That Mitchell and Webb Look," which aired on BBC Two. The sketches were later performed live during the duo's stage tours.
Did Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit appear in Peep Show?
No, the sketch is entirely original to the Mitchell and Webb comedy revue format and was never part of the "Peep Show" storyline. However, the characters have become some of the most iconic recurring roles of their broader sketch comedy career.
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