Comedy Legends - Season 1

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Tommy Cooper

1 - Tommy Cooper

Air Date: October 10, 2018

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

Frankie Howerd

2 - Frankie Howerd

Air Date: October 17, 2018

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

Joan Rivers

3 - Joan Rivers

Air Date: October 24, 2018

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

Ronnie Barker

4 - Ronnie Barker

Air Date: October 31, 2018

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

Bob Hope

5 - Bob Hope

Air Date: November 7, 2018

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

Jack Benny

6 - Jack Benny

Air Date: November 14, 2018

Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

George Burns

7 - George Burns

Air Date: November 21, 2018

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

Morecambe & Wise

8 - Morecambe & Wise

Air Date: November 28, 2018

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.