About this season
A series profiling comedians via their chat show appearances. Features Dawn French and Tamsin Greig.
Episodes (6)
1. Peter Sellers
Aired 16 March 2016
The fascinating life story of Peter Sellers, who became famous on radio as one of The Goons, and then in the movies too.
2. Barry Humphries
Aired 23 March 2016
The spotlight shines on Barry Humphries, via his larger-than-life alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Les Patterson
3. Frankie Howerd
Aired 30 March 2016
This episode combines Frankie Howerd's chat show appearances with archive material to tell his story in his own words.
4. Julie Walters
Aired 6 April 2016
A profile of Julie Walters. Throughout her career, Julie has switched effortlessly from comedy to hard-hitting drama.
5. Bruce Forsyth
Aired 13 April 2016
A profile of Bruce Forsyth, one of this country's greatest entertainers.
6. Kenny Everett
Aired 20 April 2016
This week's episode looks at Kenny Everett, a creative and technical genius who was light years ahead of his time.