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The Goes Wrong Show is a BBC television series presenting a chaotic and unpredictable variety show format. Featuring sketches, musical numbers, and stage illusions, it’s notable for its deliberately inept performances and escalating mishaps. The show appeals to audiences who enjoy absurdist comedy and appreciate the art of spectacular failure. It's particularly suited for viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment and a unique brand of British humor.
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The Goes Wrong Show ranks #27 of 32 in the Variety Show ranking, behind 1 Night 2 Days, ahead of Singer.
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Is The Goes Wrong Show improvised?
No. The missed cues, collapsing scenery, dangerous props, and apparent acting mistakes are carefully scripted and rehearsed by Mischief Theatre’s ensemble.
Does every episode feature the same fictional actors?
Yes. The performers play members of the fictional Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, including its intensely serious director Chris Bean. Each episode gives the troupe a different televised play to ruin.
Is The Goes Wrong Show connected to The Play That Goes Wrong?
Yes. Both were created by Mischief founders Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields and use the same Cornley company premise. The BBC series expands the concept beyond the stage play’s murder mystery into genres such as horror, courtroom drama, and historical epic.
When did The Goes Wrong Show first air?
The regular BBC One series premiered in December 2019 after earlier television specials featuring the same troupe. A second series followed in 2021.
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