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Its a glittering heap of invention that moves according to its own internal logic.

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One 1980s episode is brought to you by VHS, the future of film!

But theres more going on here than a sketch-comedy nostalgia trip.

(Negroes with knives and forks and spoons are dining at the Brown Derby!)

The series would make for a fascinating double feature with Kevin Willmotts excellent 2004faux-documentaryC.S.A.