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The Story Of Light Entertainment. Copyright: Shine
The Story Of Light Entertainment

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.

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