Comedy Connections
- TV documentary
- BBC Two / BBC One
- 2003 - 2008
- 47 episodes (6 series)
A series of comedy documentaries, examining one hit comedy show per episode, with cast and crew interviews providing additional background info. Features Julia Sawalha and Doon Mackichan.
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Series 6, Episode 2 - Yes Minister
The series charting the history of the best of British comedy looks at Yes Minister and its follow-up Yes, Prime Minister, which charted the rise of an unlikely Prime Minister and achieved massive success over five series. Written by Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay, the satire captured the public imagination by revealing the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing of Westminster.
With contributions from Sir Antony Jay, Jonathan Lynn, Derek Fowlds, and Lord Donoughue.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th July 2008
- Time
- 10:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 40 minutes