British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions
The Unforgettable...

The Unforgettable...

  • TV documentary
  • ITV1
  • 2000 - 2012
  • 38 episodes (5 series)

Factual documentaries diving into the lives of some of Britain's most influential comedians, comics and actors. Features Daniel Abineri and Martin Glyn Murray.

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Heroes of Comedy titles TV

Heroes Of Comedy

Long-running documentary series looking at some of the greatest and most famous names in British comedy.

New Heroes Of Comedy TV

New Heroes Of Comedy

Short 2008 series documenting the work of popular modern comedians.

Comedy Connections. Copyright: BBC TV

Comedy Connections

A series of comedy documentaries, examining one hit comedy show per episode, with cast and crew interviews providing additional background info.

BBC Two TV

The Comedy Map Of Britain

A look across Great Britain (and Northern Ireland) at different locations' contributions to comedy, both in terms of settings and people.

The Unseen.... Spike Milligan TV

The Unseen...

Affectionate and frank insights into the lives of comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Spike Milligan.

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Benny Hill - Unseen

Sketch comedy starring Benny Hill, partly shot in New York. In production when he died, a full series would have been titled Benny Hill's World.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

A Life On The Box

Occasional series of biographical documentaries.

Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls. Barbara Windsor. Copyright: Just Radio / Made In Manchester Productions Radio

Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls

Barbara Windsor profiles some of the greatest female names in comedy history.

Tommy Cooper TV

The Untold Tommy Cooper

Tommy Cooper documentary offering brand new insight into the personal and professional life of the Welsh star.

The Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Everett (Oliver Lansley), Lee Everett-Alkin (Katherine Kelly). Copyright: Mammoth Screen TV

The Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story

Biopic comedy drama about the life of comedian Kenny Everett, as told with the help of his famous characters such as Sid Snot and Cupid Stunt.

Dad's Army. Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: BBC TV

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

BBC Two celebrates the life and work of Dad's Army star John Le Mesurier.

The Dick Emery Show. Dick Emery. Copyright: BBC TV

The Dick Emery Show

Smash-hit, long-running character sketch show starring Dick Emery with a host of top-name guests.

The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television TV

The Interviews

A series profiling comedians via their chat show appearances.

The Best Of British. Copyright: BBC TV

The Best Of British

A series of documentaries profiling British entertainers.

What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham Radio

What's Funny About...

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to the people behind Britain's biggest comedies.

Comedy Legends. Sid James. Copyright: 3DD TV

Sid James: Comedy Icon

A feature-length documentary looking at stage, screen and radio star Sidney James.

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