Classic Comedy Collection
Classic sitcoms and iconic comics who have kept the nation laughing over the decades.
Kenneth Williams—Comic Roots
Kenneth Williams explores his roots in and around London's St Pancras, where he grew up.
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Episode 1—The Royle Family, Series 1
The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.
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Fashion—Absolutely Fabulous, Series 1
Edina launches a fashion show and tries to convince Saffron she has stopped drinking.
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Dad's Army at the BBC
Toby Jones presents a set of must-see Dad's Army moments from the BBC's archives.
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Beware of the Dog—Open All Hours, Series 1
Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog.
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Roy Clarke Remembers... Open All Hours—Remembers...
Sitcom writer Roy Clarke looks back on one of his best-loved creations, Open All Hours.
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Episode 1—The Morecambe and Wise Show, The Lost Tapes
Chris Langford, a new face to television, sings an old favourite - Old Devil Moon.
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Battle of the Giants—Dad's Army
Captain Mainwaring tries to get out of attending a big church parade.
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Prunella Scales—Funny Women
Prunella Scales looks back at her long and varied career in television and films.
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Dave Allen
Dave Allen explores the many illogical aspects of life with his own unique wit.
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Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard—Steptoe and Son, Series 8
Clairvoyant Madame Fontana holds a seance at the Steptoes'.
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Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass.
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Alive and Buried—One Foot in the Grave, Series 1
Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement.
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The End—Red Dwarf, I
Red Dwarf is a mining ship with a crew of 169. Within 24 hours, 168 of them will be dead.
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The Serpent's Tooth—My Family, Series 1
Ben is puzzled to hear his wife Susan and daughter Janey are seeing another dentist.
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Episode 1—The Fast Show, Series 1
The first ever episode of the sketch show.
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Daddy's Accident—Keeping Up Appearances, Series 1
In this first episode, Hyacinth's father has a nasty accident with a milk bottle.
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Open Government—Yes Minister, Series 1
First episode of the acclaimed sitcom about a hapless British government minister.
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The Builders—Fawlty Towers, Series 1
Basil decides to have some alterations made to the hotel.
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The Mammy—Mrs Brown's Boys, Series 1
Agnes attempts to mend the rift between her son and his long-term girlfriend.
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The Queen's Birthday Present—The Thin Blue Line, Series 1
The Queen's birthday puts a spanner in the works of Fowler and Dawkins' anniversary.
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Episode 1—Witless, Series 1
After witnessing a gangland killing, two flatmates are placed in witness protection.
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Episode 1—Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Series 1
Paul and Bob fish for tench in Norfolk and reminisce about their childhood days.
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Episode 1—Goodness Gracious Me, Series 1
Highlights include life with the Coopers and nightclubbing with the Bhangramuffins.
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