British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC
Sykes

Sykes

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1972 - 1979
  • 68 episodes (7 series)

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London. Stars Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler and Richard Wattis.

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Sykes And A.... Image shows from L to R: Eric (Eric Sykes), Hat (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC TV

Sykes And A...

Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques play twins living together at 24 Sebeastapol Terrace.

The Plank. Image shows from L to R: Larger Workman (Tommy Cooper), Smaller Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited Film

The Plank

Near-silent comedy written and directed by Eric Sykes about two bungling workmen trying desperately to transport a wooden plank.

Photograph courtesy of Revelation Films. Larger Workman (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Thames Television TV

The Plank

TV remake of the dialogue-free slapstick comedy, written, directed by and starring Eric Sykes, alongside Arthur Lowe.

Arena: The Entertainers - Sykes And A Day. Eric Sykes. Copyright: BBC TV

Arena: The Entertainers - Sykes And A Day

Arena documentary following Eric Sykes on a typical day at the office.

Eric Sykes - The Radio Years. Eric Sykes. Copyright: BBC Radio

Eric Sykes - The Radio Years

The veteran writer and performer talks to Paul Jackson about his radio career.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV TV

Eric Sykes Presents Peter Sellers

Sketch show starring Peter Sellers and Eric Sykes, written by Sykes and including Goon Show character Bloodnok.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV TV

Eric Sykes Shows A Few Of Our Favourite Things

1977 Sketch Show

Sykes - With The Lid Off. Eric Sykes. Credit: Thames Television TV

Sykes - With The Lid Off

Eric Sykes looks at the world of entertainment in his own quirky, behind-the-scenes fashion.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

Sykes And A Big, Big Show

1971 Sitcom

Sykes Versus ITV

Sketch Show

The Eric Sykes 1990 Show. Eric Sykes. Credit: Thames Television TV

The Eric Sykes 1990 Show

Eric attempts to produce a TV show starring Tommy Cooper - if they can get past the crazed Thames Head of Television.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV TV

The Likes Of Sykes

Eric Sykes writes and stars in this one-off sketch show with plenty going wrong.

Photograph courtesy of Revelation Films. Inspector Rhubarb (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Thames Television TV

Rhubarb Rhubarb!

Dialogue-free comedy about a game of golf between a vicar and a policeman.

Photograph courtesy of Revelation Films. Image shows from L to R: Senior Undertaker (Eric Sykes), Short Undertaker (Freddie Starr). Copyright: Thames Television TV

Mr H Is Late

A group of undertakers attempt to move a coffin from a tall tower block to church on time.

Photograph courtesy of Revelation Films. Mr Pangbourne (Eric Sykes). Copyright: Thames Television TV

If You Go Down In The Woods Today

A pack of Cub Scouts find something strange in the woods.

Photograph courtesy of Revelation Films. Image shows from L to R: Policeman (Jimmy Edwards), Chauffeur (Brian Murphy), Big Removal Man (Tommy Cooper), Grand Lady (Irene Handl), Bearded Removal Man (Noel Murphy), Head Removal Man (Eric Sykes), Little Removal Man (Johnny Vyvyan), Road-sweeper (Andrew Sachs), Old Removal Man (Bob Todd). Copyright: Thames Television TV

It's Your Move

Dialogue-free comedy comedy starring Eric Sykes and Tommy Cooper as removal men.

The Late Great Eric Sykes. Eric Sykes. Copyright: BBC TV

The Late Great Eric Sykes

Tribute programme recounting the life and career of prolific and influential actor and comedy writer Eric Sykes.

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC Radio

It's A Fair Cop

Rural police sitcom starring Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler and Dick Emery.

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