Heroes Of Comedy (1995)
- TV documentary
- Channel 4
- 1995 - 2003
- 33 episodes (6 series)
Long-running documentary series looking at some of the greatest and most famous names in British comedy.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Tommy Cooper
A celebration of the career of legendary comic Tommy Cooper. Classic footage shows that Cooper's lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his aplomb and perfect timing. Among those paying tribute are his widow, Gwen Cooper, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Sykes.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 13th October 1995
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 95 minutes
Cast & crew
| Eric Sykes | Self |
| Spike Milligan | Self |
| Anthony Hopkins | Self |
| Bob Monkhouse | Self |
| Gwen Cooper | Self |
| Paul Daniels | Self |
| Johnny Speight | Self |
| Clive James | Self |
| Jimmy Tarbuck | Self |
| Tommy Cooper | Self (Archive Material) |
| John Fisher | Writer |
| Iain McLean | Director |
| John Fisher | Producer |
| Mark Sangster | Editor |
| Roger Kennedy | Graphics |