Comedy Legends

Season 2

2019 · 12 episodes

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Marx Brothers

   16 Oct 2019

   Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.

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   2. Lily Tomlin

   23 Oct 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

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   3. Richard Pryor

   30 Oct 2019

   This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

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   4. Madeline Kahn

   6 Nov 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.

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   5. Steve Martin

   13 Nov 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains and Roxanne.

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   6. John Cleese

   20 Nov 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Python and co-wrote and starred in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.

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   7. Phyllis Diller

   27 Nov 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.

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   8. Lucille Ball

   4 Dec 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.

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   9. Terry-Thomas

   11 Dec 2019

   Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.

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    10. Sid James

    18 Dec 2019

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.

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    11. Billy Connolly

    1 Jan 2020

    Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.

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    12. Peter Sellers

    8 Jan 2020

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.