Festival of Funny's Comedy Icons
Celebrating comedy's biggest names and how they influenced the next generation.
Episode 1—Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland, Series 1
Billy Connolly's life is revealed in all its glory.
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Caroline Aherne at the BBC
John Thomson looks back at the life and work of his friend and co-star Caroline Aherne.
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Dave Allen Live: On Life
A selection of favourite monologues from across Dave Allen's illustrious career.
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Tommy Cooper at the BBC
Lenny Henry introduces the funniest moments from Tommy Cooper's appearances on the BBC.
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Victoria Wood: A Bafta Tribute
Bafta and the BBC join forces to celebrate one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.
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Felix Dexter in Douglas
An encounter with a traveller changes the life of an ill-fated barrister.
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Stan & Ollie
Laurel and Hardy reunite for a theatre tour of Britain in 1953.
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Hancock—Screen One, Series 3
A portrayal of the last years in the life of comedian Tony Hancock.
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Hattie
How actress Hattie Jacques's home life was blown apart by a secret sexual liaison.
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Hugh Dennis on Ronnie Barker—My Hero
Hugh Dennis explores the career of his comedy inspiration, Ronnie Barker.
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Miranda Hart on Eric Morecambe—My Hero
Miranda Hart explores the life of her comedy idol, Eric Morecambe.
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Julie Walters in Conversation with Richard E Grant—In Conversation
Julie Walters discusses her film career with Richard E Grant, who directed her in Wah-Wah.
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John Cleese—More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
Dawn French interviews John Cleese about his life in comedy. (2007)
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Alison Steadman—The Many Faces Of..., Series 1
Actress Alison Steadman talks about her life and career.
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Ronnie Barker—The Many Faces Of..., Series 2
Portrait of Ronnie Barker, one of the country's favourite comedy stars.
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June Whitfield—The Many Faces Of...
Comedy actress June Whitfield tells the story of her career.
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Les Dawson—The Many Faces Of..., Series 1
Remembering Les Dawson with favourite TV clips and rare gems from the archives.
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War & Peace—Perry and Croft: Made in Britain
A look at the British at war, as chronicled in Perry and Croft's comedies.
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Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais—Mark Lawson Talks To...
Mark Lawson talks to writing duo Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais about their careers.
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Galton and Simpson—Mark Lawson Talks To...
Galton and Simpson talk about their sitcom creations and why they stopped working together
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