Comedy Legends
Comedy Legends
TV ShowReturning Series

Comedy Legends

2018
4 seasons
40 episodes
ComedyDocumentary

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.

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  • Tommy Cooper

    1.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.

  • Ep 2

    2.Frankie Howerd

    17-10-2018

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.Joan Rivers

    24-10-2018

    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.

  • Ep 4

    4.Ronnie Barker

    31-10-2018

    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.

  • Ep 5

    5.Bob Hope

    07-11-2018

    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.

  • Ep 6

    6.Jack Benny

    14-11-2018

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

  • Ep 7

    7.George Burns

    21-11-2018

    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

    8.Morecambe & Wise

    28-11-2018

    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.

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