Papa Lazarou
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Papa Lazarou is a fictional character in the BBC TV comedy programme The League of Gentlemen.He appeared in two episodes, a Christmas special, and the film The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse. The character is part written by and played by Reece Shearsmith. Papa Lazarou has been listed as both the 8th and 14th most popular sketch of all time with British audiences, according to The Radio Times[1] and Channel 4[2] respectively.
Popular culture
One of the oddest aspects of the character is how he has managed to become a figure in popular culture. The magazine 'Bizarre' featured Papa Lazarou on its front cover, as if he were a real person Bizarre Cover. Various people have noted him as their favourite character, and he has numerous fan sites.
Papa Lazarou was a key element in their publicity material for the League of Gentlemen's live tour.
Comments by Reviewers
"...oddest of all is a spring-heeled, blacked-up refugee from some ramshackle, time-warped carnival: Papa Lazarou."[3]
"...no matter who you are Papa Lazarou will freak you the hell out."[4]
"Marilyn Manson ... blacked up with hollow white eyes, an image that would probably inflame and enrage a little more if it wasn't so reminiscent of the League Of Gentlemen's Papa Lazarou!"[5]
References
- ^ "Entertainment | Python Dead Parrot is top sketch". BBC News. 2004-11-29. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ "50 Greatest Comedy Sketches". Channel4. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ "Independant Article". Shaninenovember.20m.com. 2001-03-08. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ "Telly series Review, Rating, Rossmaning: The League of Gentlemen (Series I, II, III)". Therossman.com. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ "Manchester - People & Places - BBC Introducing". BBC. Retrieved 2009-07-06.