Classic Comedy Collection
Classic sitcoms and iconic comics who have kept the nation laughing over the decades.
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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Episode 1—Victoria Wood: The Secret List, Series 1
Over 20 sketches handpicked by Victoria Wood from her first solo series, As Seen on TV.
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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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My Brother and I—Dad's Army
1975 Christmas special. Captain Mainwaring has an unexpected and most unwelcome guest.
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Communication Problems—Fawlty Towers, Series 2
A racing tip and a guest who is hard of hearing spell financial disaster for Basil.
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John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Candid portrait of the actor, famous for his role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.
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Mike Yarwood at the BBC
Rory Bremner looks back at the life and career of impressionist Mike Yarwood.
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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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