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2DTV
Created by Donovan Cook
Directed by Donovan Cook
Genndy Tartakovsky
Rob Renzetti
Starring Chris Barrie
Jan Ravens
Mark Perry
Lewis MacLeod
Kate O'Sullivan
Enn Reitel
Jeff Lumby
Rory Bremner
Philip Pope (Pilot)
Country of origin United Kingdom
Production
Producer(s) Donovan Cook
Running time 10–30 mins.
Release
Original network ITV
Original release 5 September 1993 (1993-09-05) – 21 December 1994 (1994-12-21)

2DTV was a British animated TV show. It was shown on ITV in the United Kingdom. The show ran from September 1993 to December 1994. There were five series and a total of thirty-three episodes.

2DTV was known for being a satirical show. This means it used humor to make fun of famous people and current events. It often showed cartoon versions of politicians, celebrities, and even members of the royal family. The show would exaggerate their features and actions for comedic effect.

What Was 2DTV About?

2DTV was a sketch comedy show. Each episode had many short, funny scenes. These scenes would often parody news stories or popular culture. The show used caricatures, which are drawings that make people look funny by overstating their features.

How Did 2DTV Make Fun of People?

The show would often take real-life events and turn them into silly cartoons. For example, if a politician made a speech, 2DTV might show them saying something completely ridiculous. This was a way to comment on society and politics in a lighthearted way.

Famous People in 2DTV

Many well-known figures were featured in 2DTV. These included:

The show's humor came from seeing these famous people in unexpected and funny situations.

Who Created 2DTV?

The show was created by Donovan Cook. He also directed some of the episodes. Other directors included Genndy Tartakovsky and Rob Renzetti. These people are well-known in the world of animation.

The Voice Actors

A big part of 2DTV's humor came from its talented voice actors. They would do impressions of the famous people. This made the cartoons even funnier. Some of the main voice actors were:

  • Chris Barrie
  • Jan Ravens
  • Mark Perry
  • Lewis MacLeod
  • Kate O'Sullivan
  • Enn Reitel
  • Jeff Lumby
  • Rory Bremner

These actors helped bring the cartoon characters to life with their voices. They made the impressions sound very much like the real people.

Animation Style

2DTV used a distinct animation style. The characters were drawn in a simple, yet recognizable way. This made it easy to tell who each cartoon character was meant to be. The animation was fast-paced, matching the quick jokes and sketches.

Why Was 2DTV Popular?

The show was popular because it was timely and funny. It talked about things that were happening in the news. It also made fun of people that everyone knew. This made it relatable and entertaining for many viewers. It was a new way to see current events through humor.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: 2DTV para niños

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