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Comedy Legends

Season 1 2018

  • 2018-10-10T20:00:00Z on Sky Arts
  • 1h
  • 8h (8 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy, Documentary
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd and Morecambe & Wise and Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.

8 episodes

Series Premiere

2018-10-10T20:00:00Z

1x01 Tommy Cooper

Series Premiere

1x01 Tommy Cooper

  • 2018-10-10T20:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

2018-10-17T20:00:00Z

1x02 Frankie Howerd

1x02 Frankie Howerd

  • 2018-10-17T20:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

2018-10-24T20:00:00Z

1x03 Joan Rivers

1x03 Joan Rivers

  • 2018-10-24T20:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

2018-10-31T21:00:00Z

1x04 Ronnie Barker

1x04 Ronnie Barker

  • 2018-10-31T21:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

2018-11-07T21:00:00Z

1x05 Bob Hope

1x05 Bob Hope

  • 2018-11-07T21:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

2018-11-14T21:00:00Z

1x06 Jack Benny

1x06 Jack Benny

  • 2018-11-14T21:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

2018-11-21T21:00:00Z

1x07 George Burns

1x07 George Burns

  • 2018-11-21T21:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

2018-11-28T21:00:00Z

1x08 Morecambe & Wise

1x08 Morecambe & Wise

  • 2018-11-28T21:00:00Z1h

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

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