On the Town with the League of Gentlemen . The first incarnation of the award-winning black comedy, set in the town of Spent. Written by and starring Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. . 01 of 06 A Guest at the Dentons The dark comedy about the 'local people' of Spent. From November 1997. . 02 of 06 Death by Mau Mau There's a bug going round Spent. With Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Mark Gatiss. . 03 of 06 Go to Joan Glover A theatre troupe visit the school. With Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Mark Gatiss. . 04 of 06 Gunpowder, Treason and Plot The locals get an unusual new guy for the bonfire. Pre-TV sketch show from November 1997. . 05 of 06 The Wedding Reg finds Barbara through the local dating agency. Pre-TV sitcom from December 1997. . 06 of 06 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen It's Christmas in the town of Spent, but who'll be partying? Comedy for 'local people'. . File Information: Broadcast BBC R4X: 23 July to 20 Aug 2012 First broadcast BBC R4: Nov/Dec 1997 MPEG 1.0 Layer 3 - 128 kbps mp3 – 44 khz - Joint Stereo Duration: 6 X 28 minute episodes Webrip, edited with mp3DirectCut Description is subject to change to better reflect program content and/or correct upload error and may not match attached text file. . http://static.bbci.co.uk/programmeimages/640x360/episode/b007k33t.jpg