Series synopsis
Mischief Movie Night In is a British comedy family television series that premiered on December 27, 2020. It stars Jonathan Sayer, Josh Elliott, Henry Shields and Dave Hearn.
A long form improvised show from Mischief Theatre. During the closure of theatres due to the COVID-19 pandemic they took the show online, streaming live to viewers around the world.
Premise
A long form improvised show from Mischief Theatre. During the closure of theatres due to the COVID-19 pandemic they took the show online, streaming live to viewers around the world.
Premise: We're live on stage, you're live from your sofa!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan Sayer as Oscar
- Josh Elliott as Couldn't Tell You
- Henry Shields as Insert Here
- Dave Hearn as No Idea
- Harry Kershaw as TBC
- Niall Ransome as Unknown
- Mike Bodie as Who Knows
- Susan Harrison as I Haven't The Foggiest
Supporting cast
- Ed Zanders as Self - Musical Improviser
- Rhyanna Alexander-Davis as .......
- Lauren Shearing as We'll Have To See
- Yshani Perinpanayagam as Self - Musical Improviser
- Richard Baker as Self - Musical Improviser
- Ellie Morris as XX
- Henry Lewis as Not Sure
- Charlie Russell as Uncertain
- Nancy Zamit as ???
- Bryony Corrigan as Uncertain
- Laura Kirman as Guest Improviser
- Matt Cavendish as Guest Improviser
Guest cast
- Ellie Morris as XX
- Henry Lewis as Not Sure
- Charlie Russell as Uncertain
- Nancy Zamit as ???
- Bryony Corrigan as Uncertain
- Laura Kirman as Guest Improviser
- Matt Cavendish as Guest Improviser
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 63 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 27, 2020 | December 31, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 23, 2021 | January 31, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 11 | February 5, 2021 | February 21, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 25 | July 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 8 | December 20, 2024 | December 23, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 4 | December 22, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lasers & Quasers Set in space, this is a jukebox musical and features the best pair of glasses in a movie, best use of cheese and the best supporting act by a sloth. |
December 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
I Found It in the Bushes Set in a beautiful palace, this is a teen vampire movie and features the most unexpected blizzard, most dramatic opening of an umbrella and the best corpse by a corpse. |
December 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
Who Bun It Set in a village church, this is a detective mystery with a cast of animals and features the most intimidating stare down the camera, an actor who is consistently too early and a taxi driver who finds birds hilarious. |
December 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Careless Whisper Set in a library, this is an 80's musical and features the shortest training montage and the most disappointing rap battle. Also starring someone who believes they are ghost and no one can see them. |
January 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Primary Cape Crusader Set in a local primary school, this is a superhero origin movie and features the best spontaneous can-can, best use of bragging over something not worth bragging about and plenty of time travel. Also starring Vivian the goblin, who keeps getting their high fives rejected. |
January 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
Dressed For Danger Set backstage at a theatre druing the dress rehearsal for a musical, this is a murder mystery and features the best game of hide and seek and a commercial break during a pivotal moment in the film. Also starring Quickfinger Jimmy, who is convinced he is a western gunslinger after hitting his head. |
January 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Quest for Escape-a-Lot Set in Camelot Castle, this is a an escape movie and features the most inappropriate round of applause and the most inappropriate product placement for a stair lift. Also starring, an overconfident farmer who brags about his sheep at every opportunity. |
February 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
Wild Feast Set in Edinburgh, this is a Western zombie movie and features the most dramatic close ups and the most difficult stage entrance. Also starring Fergus Pickles who solves all of life's problems through tickles! |
February 6, 2021 |
| 3 |
Lookout! Set on the Penguin Double-Decker Ship, this is a pirate movie and features the best impromptu ballet routine and most inappropriate use of upbeat music. Also starring Paul Nicks who loves to play pick-up-sticks! |
February 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Over The Henge Set during the stone age, this is a historical drama and features the most creative use of the word 'kachow' and the least necessary murder. Also starring Tommy Bahama who doesn't go anywhere without his llama! |
July 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Hound of the Wensleydales Set in 'Cheeseland' where everything is made of cheese, this is a murder mystery and features the most alliteration in a single line and the best alternative covid-safe kisses. Also starring Fallulah Ballulah who loves to rhyme! |
July 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
Popes on the Ropes Set in Texas, this is a wrestling movie and features unnecessary mime at a very pivotal moment, the most winking in a single scene and the best shoes in a motion picture. |
July 3, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hull School Musical A Musical Set in an exam room, in Hull. Exams loom close and students begin to feel the pressure. Class of 2024 must pass their exams or their school will be shut down. Includes the opening musical extravaganza ‘Oh I hope I don’t fail this exam, or I’m gonna get kicked out by me mam’ and the moving romantic song ‘That’s when I knew.’ |
December 20, 2024 |
| 2 |
All I Want For Christmas Is Zoo A Christmas Film Set in a Zoo Loosely based on the much loved festive classic ‘A Christmas Carol’, follow Miranda as her focus moves from profits to penguins, including a trip to the South Pole. See the incredible special effects sequence at the South Pole with the penguins. ‘We’re here at the South Pole, and my god there’s millions of the f***ers!’ |
December 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Codfather A 50s Gangster Movie Set on a Cruise Ship Criminals confuse and deceive passengers aboard a cruise ship, and steal valuables from Mr Banks, who own all the banks! They are caught, but will justice be served at sea? Featuring a must-see Shakespeare interpretive dance sequence. |
December 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bourneville Identity Astrid Bourne is an international man of mystery and a lover of chocolate but when his mother is killed by the very thing loves he vows revenge. A story of spies, cocoa, Willy Wonka and a woman called Agent. |
December 22, 2025 |
| 2 |
Cell Out! Two brothers, sentenced to twenty years for a minor crime vow to escape from prison. |
December 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
The High Cs A group of pirates and one pilot enter Eurovision in the 1800’s. A story of romance, rhythm and lost fathers. |
December 29, 2025 |
Production
Release
| First aired | December 27, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | December 29, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |