Heroes of Comedy

Frankie Howerd

A tribute to the inimitable comedian Frankie Howerd. Featuring rare archive footage and contributions from Eric Sykes, Ned Sherrin, Clive Anderson and Barry Cryer. Titter ye not!

Tommy Cooper

Celebrating the career of Tommy Cooper whose lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his perfect comic timing. With Anthony Hopkins, Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes.

Terry-Thomas

Good show! A comic tribute to the quintessential English bounder Terry-Thomas, a star in revue, radio, television and more than 70 films. Nigel Havers and Richard Briers salute him.

Joyce Grenfell

Celebrating the comic legacy of Joyce Grenfell, famous for her roles in the St Trinian's films. Clive James, Maureen Lipman and Victoria Wood pay tribute to the star.

Max Miller

Celebrating outrageous variety star Max Miller whose hilarious routines captured the essence of Britishness. With rare footage and tributes from Bob Monkhouse and Victoria Wood.

Arthur Haynes

Celebrating TV comic Arthur Haynes whose untimely death in 1966 robbed the country of a comic genius. Johnny Speight, Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton pay tribute.

Les Dawson

Remembering Les Dawson, one of Britain's best-loved comedians. John Cleese, Ken Dodd and Jane Horrocks celebrate Dawson's elaborate funny stories, sight gags and off-key singalongs.

Kenny Everett

A tribute to the outrageous comic genius Kenny Everett, the radio DJ and sketch star who introduced Britain to such characters as Gizzard Puke, Marcel Wave and Sid Snot.

Benny Hill

A look at the work of internationally famous British funnyman, Benny Hill. Known for his bawdy humour, Hill was in real life a shy man. Dick Van Dyke and Caroline Aherne pay homage.

Tony Hancock

A tribute to the late comedy genius. Colleagues and fans including Paul Merton and Steve Coogan explore Hancock's versatility, brilliant timing and unique comic persona.

Alastair Sim

A celebration of the life and work of the great comic actor and star of the original St Trinians movies, Alastair Sim. With George Cole, Nigel Hawthorne and Stephen Fry.

The Goons

Celebrating the incredibly influential comedy team, The Goons AKA Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine. With tributes from John Cleese and Eddie Izzard.

Peter Cook

A tribute to the late comic genius Peter Cook. After founding the 'Beyond the Fringe' satirical group, Cook went on to form a hugely successful double act with Dudley Moore.

Arthur Askey

Celebrating the life and career of hugely popular British comedian Arthur Askey. 'Big-hearted Arthur' entertained four generations of an admiring public on radio, TV and film.

Norman Wisdom

A tribute to Charlie Chaplin's favourite clown - the late, great Norman Wisdom. Fans and colleagues salute his slapstick talent, and the man himself talks candidly about his life.

Ronnie Barker

An affectionate tribute to the popular comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with clips from some of his most famous scenes and sketches and contributions from Ronnie Corbett and David Jason.

Ken Dodds

A celebration of the British comedy legend with the tickling stick and hits including Happiness to his name. The man himself discusses his comedy and method of working.

Eric Sykes

A tribute to the great British comedian who helped out the Goons and whose sitcom was one of the most popular of the 1970s. Including words from Sean Connery and the man himself.

Thora Hird

An affectionate tribute to the grand dame of comic actresses Thora Hird. Featuring contributions from Pete Postlethwaite, Alan Bennett, Victoria Wood and Celia Imrie.

Barry Humphries

A tribute to Australian comic Barry Humphries whose outrageous alter-egos include Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. With contributions from Clive James and Spike Milligan.

The Magic of Tommy Cooper

The best-loved sketches from the British comedy legend, Tommy Cooper. Although he was actually an expert magician, Cooper made an art of getting tricks wrong... jus' like that!

Les Dawson's Finest Hour

A special tribute to the comic legacy of Les Dawson. Featuring moments from Opportunity Knocks and Les's best sketches with John Cleese and Roy Barraclough.

Kenneth Williams

A tribute to the explosive energy and rapier wit of Kenneth Williams, whose extrovert persona enlivened many of the Carry On films. With John Sessions and Nigel Havers.

Bernard Manning

Max Wall

A comic tribute to veteran music hall entertainer and comedians' favourite, Max Wall. With contributions from fans including Michael Parkinson and Griff Rhys Jones.

Heroes of Magic

Sid James

A tribute to comic actor Sid James, best known for his loveable rogues in the Carry On films. Featuring contributions from Bruce Forsyth, Liz Fraser and Barry Norman.

Hattie Jacques

A tribute to the late Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

Leonard Rossiter

An affectionate tribute to the late actor Leonard Rossiter, whose comic creations include the miserly landlord Rigsby, and the doyen of mid-life crisis, Reggie Perrin.

Ronnie Corbett

A tribute to the much-loved comedian Ronnie Corbett, best known as one half of the Two Ronnies. With contributions from Ronnie Barker, John Lithgow, Harry Hill and Stanley Baxter.

Mike Yarwood

A look at the life and career of TV impressionist Mike Yarwood who in his heyday was watched by millions. Rory Bremner and John Sessions are among those paying tribute.

Spike Milligan

A tribute to the unique comic talent of Spike Milligan whose off-the-wall humour has influenced generations. Featuring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Wogan and Eddie Izzard.

Dick Emery

An affectionate look at the career of TV comic Dick Emery, whose outrageous characters and catchprases were a big influence on later comedians such as Harry Enfield and Matt Lucas.