Musical Spoof

Nice Video, Shame About the Song

There is a rich history of parody and satire in British comedy, and the music scene has certainly not been spared.

From iconic rock ballads to synth-pop hits, every genre has been mercilessly mocked by some of the UK’s finest comedy performers. In fact, many people still remember these parodies decades later – sometimes just as vividly as the original songs themselves.

The 1980s in particular, was a fertile era for musical parody, ranging from the family-friendly sketches of The Two Ronnies to the edgier, more alternative comedy style of Not The Nine O’Clock News.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Adam and the Nats (The Two Ronnies)

Ronnie Corbett as Adam Ant trying to woo Spiderwoman

Maltloaf (Alas Smith and Jones)

Mel Smith struts his stuff to impress a dragged up Griff Rhys Jones

Super Duper (Not the Nine O’Clock News)

An Abba spoof featuring the cast (including Griff in drag once again!)