Directory of 2DTV Resources

Animated satirical sketch show. Starring: Jon Culshaw, Dave Lamb and Jan Ravens. First broadcast on ITV1 in October 2001.

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BBC NEWS - Satire ad ban 'too hasty'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2527501.stm
"The ban on an advert for cartoon satire 2DTV because it mocks President Bush was "over-zealous", says a TV watchdog. "
BBC News - Satire ads banned for Bush 'insult'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2518151.stm
"Broadcasting watchdogs in the UK have banned adverts for the satirical cartoon 2DTV after ruling that they were insulting to US President George W Bush. "
IMDb - 2DTV

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298617/
Viewer comments and a full list of cast and crew.
The Guardian: Advert Attacking Bush's Intelligence Banned

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2002/nov/27/broadcasting.uknews
"Broadcasting watchdogs have told a team of award-winning satirists not to be rude about George Bush without asking him first." By Matt Wells.
The Guardian: Quick on the Draw

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/oct/15/tvandradio.television
"When ITV announced a new animated satirical show back in August, they little thought that they would be launching it in the middle of a war." By Rupert Smith.
Wikipedia - 2DTV

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2DTV
Article providing an overview of the programme, with a list of the various celebrities and public figures satirised by the show.

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