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Comedy Legends(2018–)

October 10, 20184 Seasons · 40 Episodes

Returning Series

Comedy

Documentary

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Overview

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.

Created by William Simpson

Network Sky Arts

Seasons

Comedy Legends (2018) | Couchpile

Season 3

10 Episodes

2020

Charlie Chaplin

E01

Charlie Chaplin

10/8/2020

Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his beloved character of "The Tramp" - a role so iconic that it is still immediately recognisable over one hundred years after he first appeared and some fifty years after Chaplin's death.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

E02

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

10/15/2020

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.

Norman Wisdom

E03

Norman Wisdom

10/22/2020

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

Kenneth Williams

E04

Kenneth Williams

10/29/2020

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.

Chevy Chase

E05

Chevy Chase

11/5/2020

From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.

John Candy

E06

John Candy

11/12/2020

The big man who became a big box office draw in the 1980s, John Candy was one of a kind.

Bob Newhart

E07

Bob Newhart

11/19/2020

Bob Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and this is a great opportunity to discover the rich career of one of the greats.

Eric Sykes

E08

Eric Sykes

11/26/2020

A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.

Alastair Sim

E09

Alastair Sim

12/3/2020

Barry Cryer examines Alastair Sim's work as a comic actor and why he should be remembered as a comedy legend.

Leslie Phillips

E10

Leslie Phillips

12/10/2020

Oh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad and a bounder.

Season 2

12 Episodes

2019

E01

The Marx Brothers

10/16/2019

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

E02

Lily Tomlin

10/23/2019

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

Richard Pryor

E03

Richard Pryor

10/30/2019

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.

E04

Madeline Kahn

11/6/2019

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.

E05

Steve Martin

11/13/2019

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.

E06

John Cleese

11/20/2019

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.

E07

Phyllis Diller

11/27/2019

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.

E08

Lucille Ball

12/4/2019

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.

E09

Terry-Thomas

12/11/2019

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.

E10

Sid James

12/18/2019

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.

E11

Billy Connolly

1/1/2020

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

E12

Peter Sellers

1/8/2020

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.

Season 1

8 Episodes

2018

Tommy Cooper

E01

Tommy Cooper

10/10/2018

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.

E02

Frankie Howerd

10/17/2018

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.

E03

Joan Rivers

10/24/2018

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.

E04

Ronnie Barker

10/31/2018

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.

E05

Bob Hope

11/7/2018

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.

E06

Jack Benny

11/14/2018

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

E07

George Burns

11/21/2018

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.

Morecambe & Wise

E08

Morecambe & Wise

11/28/2018

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.

Season 4

10 Episodes

2021

Eddie Murphy

E01

Eddie Murphy

8/5/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comedians, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, from his early days on Saturday Night Live to Hollywood superstardom in Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise.

E02

Hattie Jacques

8/12/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.

Billy Crystal

E03

Billy Crystal

8/19/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedian and actor Billy Crystal, whose films include When Harry Met Sally, Throw Momma From The Train and City Slickers.

E04

Joyce Grenfell

8/26/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to singer, comedian and actress Joyce Grenfell, whose films included The Belles Of St. Trinian's, The Magic Box and The Happiest Days Of Your Life.

E05

Goldie Hawn

9/2/2021

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.

E06

Laurel & Hardy

9/9/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.

E07

Dan Aykroyd

9/16/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Canadian actor and writer Dan Aykroyd, who gained fame on Saturday Night Live before going on to star in The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.

Will Ferrell

E08

Will Ferrell

9/23/2021

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Will Ferrell, from his fruitful beginnings on Saturday Night Live to his starring roles in Anchorman, Elf and Holmes & Watson.

E09

Tina Fey

9/30/2021

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tina Fey.

E10

Tim Allen

10/7/2021

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tim Allen.

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Cast

Barry Cryer

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