The Story Of Light Entertainment
- TV documentary
- BBC Two
- 2006
- 8 episodes (1 series)
Stephen Fry narrates a series tracing the roots of light entertainment,
from variety to Strictly Come Dancing and all points in between. Features Stephen Fry.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Impressionists
This edition looks at impressionists, 60 years ago the poor relations of comedians, but since the 1960s they have continually pushed boundaries in an attempt to make us laugh.
Further details
This edition looks at impressionists, 60 years ago the poor relations of comedians, but since the 1960s they have continually pushed boundaries in an attempt to make us laugh.
Even now, with the 1970s glory days of Mike Yarwood long gone, impressionists like Jon Culshaw, Rory Bremner, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona prove how powerful mimicry can be when used well.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 26th August 2006
- Time
- 9:05pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 90 minutes