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Comedy Documentaries

August 15, 2024
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Reginald D Hunter - The British Obsession with Class
That's not the correct title as this was one show in a series, but it describes this doc. It's a good watch.
Caroline Aherne - Queen Of Comedy
Tracing the early career, creative evolution and legacy of Caroline Aherne via unseen photographs, friends and colleagues.
Happy Birthday, Mr Bean
Looking back at the 30 years since comedy legend Mr Bean landed on our screens
The Life and Death of Lily Savage
Documentary exploring how Paul O'Grady's creation, Lily Savage, took mainstream TV by storm.
Paul Whitehouse’s Sketch Show Years
Paul Whitehouse looks back at the history of British sketch shows.
Comedy Classics - Open All Hours (2023)
I was never a huge fan of this show, but it's a good doc.
Tommy Cooper, The Art of
A tribute to Tommy Cooper, a genuine star of comedy.
Comedy Classics - Bread, Butterflies & Liver Birds (2024)
All about Carla Lane's sitcoms
The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse’s life and career, told through his vast private archive…
One Foot in the Grave - 30 Years of Laughs
Some good background info, pics and footage.
The Last Days of Phil Hartman (2019)
I was a huge fan of Phil on NewsRadio, so when I heard the news about his death I was genuinely shocked and saddened. I'm still sad about it.
Dad’s Army - The Secret Lives of (2020)
A look at the lives of the stars.
Sid James - Comedy Icon (2022)
A look back at Sid's comedy life. Loads of yak yak yaks.
Inside No 9 - Royal Television Society
The guys sit about chatting for 20 minutes.
Kenneth Williams - In His Own Words
A new documentary looking at Kenneth's greatest TV bits. A deeply funny man.
Ooh the Banter
Jack Docherty talking about Scottish comedy
The Good Life - Secrets And Scandals
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Bob Monkhouse - Master Of Laughter - 2020
A 90 minute special tribute
Being Ronnie Corbett - 2010
Being Ronnie Corbett
Bob Monkhouse - The Last Stand
A tribute to Bob Monkhouse, Britain's greatest comedy nerd.
Clement And Le Frenais - Mark Lawson Talks To - 2013
A good chat with the creators of some of England's favourite sitcoms
Craig And Danny - Funny, Black And On TV
The Red Dwarf stars talk about being Funny, Black And On TV
Dick Emery - The Many Faces Of
Dick Emery isn't that well remembered for some reason, but as a kid I thought he was the best of the TV impressionists.
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