About this season
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd and Morecambe & Wise and Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.
Episodes (12)
1. The Marx Brothers
Aired 16 October 2019
Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.
2. Lily Tomlin
Aired 23 October 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.
3. Richard Pryor
Aired 30 October 2019
This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.
4. Madeline Kahn
Aired 6 November 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.
5. Steve Martin
Aired 13 November 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains and Roxanne.
6. John Cleese
Aired 20 November 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Python and co-wrote and starred in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.
7. Phyllis Diller
Aired 27 November 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.
8. Lucille Ball
Aired 4 December 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.
9. Terry-Thomas
Aired 11 December 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.
10. Sid James
Aired 18 December 2019
Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.
11. Billy Connolly
Aired 1 January 2020
Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.
12. Peter Sellers
Aired 8 January 2020
Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.