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 5 - Arthur Haynes
Arthur Haynes is regarded as a forgotten hero of comedy since his untimely death in 1966. Interviewees illuminate Haynes' creative approach to comedy.
Further details
Includes a comprehensive collection of clips, including sketches from The Arthur Haynes Show not seen since their transmission between 1957 and 1966. With contributions from Paul Merton, Johnny Speight, Nicholas Parsons, Patricia Hayes, Charlie Chester, and Joan Savage.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 3rd November 1995
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Johnny Speight | Self |
| Paul Merton | Self |
| Nicholas Parsons | Self |
| Patricia Hayes | Self |
| Joan Savage | Self |
| Arthur Haynes | Self (Archive Material) |
| John Fisher | Writer |
| Iain McLean | Director |
| John Fisher | Producer |
| Mark Sangster | Editor |
| Roger Kennedy | Graphics |