Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A clip from Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult, in which comedian Stewart Lee explains how the late night 1990s Channel 4 film strand inspired him.

Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult, made for BFI Player by filmmaker Nic Wassell, explores Moviedrome's history, its impact and its legacy. Watch the full film here: youtu.be/TuA_m2llcRQ

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