British Comedy Guide
The Friday Night Live sign in the studio. Credit: London Weekend Television
Friday Night Live

Friday Night Live

  • TV stand-up
  • Channel 4
  • 1988
  • 10 episodes (1 series)

Channel 4 stand-up series that followed on from Saturday Live. Most notable for furthering the careers of comedians like Jo Brand and Harry Enfield. Also features Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Lee Evans, Moray Hunter and more.

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Hugh Laurie on Friday Night Live

An excitable Hugh Laurie leads the Friday Night Live audience through a few stress-busting exercises.

A young Lee Evans on Friday Night Live

Lee Evans makes one of his first TV appearances on Friday Night Live] with a dog barking routine.

Ben Elton monologue on Friday Night Live

Ben Elton rants about nude sunbathing and topless beaches.

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