About this season
Harry Hill takes the lid off a different genre of TV each week.
Episodes (6)
1. Soaps
Aired 23 August 2020 • 29 min
Harry explores the world of soap operas, finding the funny where you least expect it. Part how-to guide on making your own soap and part history of soaps on TV, Harry leaves no stone unturned.
2. Medical Dramas
Aired 30 August 2020 • 29 min
Harry Hill focuses on the history of medical dramas. From Dr Finlay’s Casebook to Casualty via Angels and Doctors, every trope used in these shows is exposed by Harry’s forensic comedic eye.
3. History Documentaries
Aired 6 September 2020 • 29 min
Harry looks at the history of history documentaries as he finds the funnies in surprising places.
4. Police Dramas
Aired 13 September 2020 • 29 min
Turning his hand to the history of police dramas, Harry uncovers the familiar and often unfamiliar tropes in these shows.
5. Cookery
Aired 20 September 2020 • 29 min
Harry gets his teeth into the history of cookery programmes as he lifts the lid on how these shows are made. Watching a cookery show will never be the same again.
6. Home Improvement
Aired 27 September 2020 • 29 min
Harry focuses on the history of home improvement shows, revealing the tricks of the trade when making these programmes.