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Smack the Pony
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Smack the Pony

1999-03-19 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Comedy

The stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips. Distinctly contemporary. Decidedly maverick.

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Creators
Victoria Pile
Production companies
Talkback
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Fiona AllenFiona AllenVarious Characters
Doon MackichanDoon MackichanVarious Characters
Sally PhillipsSally PhillipsVarious Characters
Sarah AlexanderSarah AlexanderVarious Characters
Darren BoydDarren BoydVarious Characters

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