Drunk History gets a full UK series

The British version of Drunk History has been commissioned for a full series.

Comedy Central has ordered eight shows on the strength of a pilot shot this autumn.

The series started online on the Funny Or Die site before being picked up by the US Comedy Central. Each episode features comedians getting plastered in order to tell a true historical story they are passionate about.

US show Drunk History has commenced. Following an original commission of a pilot, the channel has ordered an initial series comprising eight episodes.

Johnny Vegas, Ralf Little, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett, Russell Tovey,  Rob Beckett, Alex Horne and James Acaster have all signed to appear in the series, with Jimmy Carr providing the voice over.

Lourdes Diaz of Comedy Central International said: “I’m excited that we have green lit series production for Drunk History. I know our UK audience is going love it, after all, it combines two things the nation holds dear to its heart… drinking and history!’

Andy Brereton, from programme-makers Tiger Aspect added: ‘Hopefully everyone’s careers will recover, even if their livers don’t.'

Published: 2 Dec 2014