The Crystal Cube

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The Crystal Cube

1983

1 Seasons

1 Episodes

6.5(2 votes)

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Overview

The Crystal Cube was a spoof science program, based on shows such as Tomorrow's World. The show was hosted by Jackie Meld (Dame Emma Thompson).

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9 members

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Stephen Fry

Dr. Adrian Cowlacey / Various Roles

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Hugh Laurie

Max Belhaven / Various Roles

Acting

Emma Thompson

Jackie Meld / Various Roles

Acting

Robbie Coltrane

Martin Bealey

Acting

John Savident

The Bishop of Horley, The Very Reverend Previous Lockhort

Acting

Arthur Bostrom

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Acting

Roy Heather

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Acting

Paul Shearer

Mike Liam

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Fanny Carby

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The Crystal Cube

The Crystal Cube

Overview

Links & Resources

Cast & Crew

Stephen Fry

Hugh Laurie

Emma Thompson

Robbie Coltrane

John Savident

Arthur Bostrom

Roy Heather

Paul Shearer

Fanny Carby

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Nobody's Watching

K-9 and Company

The Comedy Factory

This Space for Rent

The After

Strange New World

Comedy Lab

Virtuality

Mockingbird Lane

The Rear Guard

Phoo Action

Comedy Showcase

Heat Vision and Jack

Zombieland

Aquaman

1775

Them

The Cosmopolitans

Paid Programming

Cocked

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Bobby's World

The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

CatDog

The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries

The Jetsons

Hidden Love

Elite Short Stories: Samuel Omar

Those About to Die

The Real Housewives of Orange County

The Boys

Baby Looney Tunes

The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show

Popeye the Sailor

Elite Short Stories: Carla Samuel

Oggy and the Cockroaches

90 Day Fiancé

Dora the Explorer

The Penguin

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