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.
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Series 6, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Mike Yarwood
Mike Yarwood was British TV's first great impressionist, and a master of imitating politicians with satirical wit, but without malice.
Further details
In this special tribute, Mike Yarwood discusses his career highs and lows and his battle with alcoholism, while some of the famous names he impersonated line up to pay tribute. Includes interviews with Yarwood's two daughters, Charlotte Prince and Clare Yarwood.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 16th February 2002
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Bill Cotton | Self |
| Rory Bremner | Self |
| Denis Healey (as Lord Healey) | Self |
| Janet Brown | Self |
| Neil Shand | Self |
| John Sessions | Self |
| Stuart Hall | Self |
| Edward Heath (as Sir Edward Heath) | Self |
| Royston Mayoh | Self |
| John Ammonds | Self |
| Simon Hoggart | Self |
| Alan Boyd | Self |
| Suzanne Danielle (as Suzanne Danielle-Torrance) | Self |
| Charlotte Prince | Self |
| Clare Yarwood-White (as Clare Yarwood) | Self |
| Jimmy Savile (as Sir Jimmy Savile) | Self |
| Laurie Mansfield | Self |
| Patrick Moore (as Sir Patrick Moore) | Self |
| John Fisher | Writer |
| Thomas Atkinson (as Tom Atkinson) | Director |
| John Fisher | Producer |
| Chris Kenyon | Editor |
| Kevin Hill | Graphics |
| Paul Kavanagh | Graphics |