Comedy Legends
- TV documentary
- Sky Arts
- 2018 - 2021
- 40 episodes (4 series)
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with. Also features Tim Brooke-Taylor, Steve Punt, Clive Anderson, Stephen Armstrong, Tony Hawks and more.
- Series 4, Episode 9 repeated at 11pm on Sky Arts
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 6 - Laurel & Hardy
Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 9th September 2021
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Sky Arts
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Barry Cryer | Host / Presenter |
Stan Laurel | Self (Archive Material) |
Oliver Hardy | Self (Archive Material) |
Press
Review: Comedy Greats - Laurel & Hardy
Children today, once they get accustomed to the strangeness of the pre-war clothes and the flickering black-and-white film, will still find their surreal antics hilarious. Bring back Stan and Ollie!
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 10th September 2021