A Comedy Roast
A Comedy Roast is a British comedy television show broadcast by Channel 4. After a series of failed attempts by various broadcasters over the years, it is the first adaptation of the American comedy institution of roasting to be produced as a television show in Britain. The first series premiered on 7 April 2010. Hosted by Jimmy Carr it saw Bruce Forsyth, Sharon Osbourne and Chris Tarrant get roasted by various colleagues, comedians and celebrities. The show returned on 15 October 2010 targeting Davina McCall.
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- Ep 1
1.Bruce Forsyth
07-04-201060mLegendary light-entertainment host and catchphrase king Bruce Forsyth steps forward to receive his roasting, with Jimmy Carr looking after proceedings. Forsyth has been in the ente...
- Ep 2
2.Sharon Osbourne
08-04-201060mSharon Osbourne is famous for her outrageous family, her Hollywood lifestyle and her acid-tongue and honest opinions - all of which make her the perfect roast victim. But can she h...
- Ep 3
3.Chris Tarrant
09-04-201060mJimmy Carr hosts the proceedings as roasters Jack Dee, Sean Lock, Paddy McGuinness, Sally James, Jimmy Carr and special guest Sir Terry Wogan provide outrageously mischievous 'trib...
- Ep 4
4.Davina McCall
15-10-201060mThe former Big Brother presenter endures a `roasting' experience involving humorous insults and irreverent tributes by her celebrity friends. Host Jimmy Carr welcomes comedians inc...
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