Barry Cryer come Presenter
Episodi 40
Tommy Cooper
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.
Leggi di piùFrankie Howerd
Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.
Leggi di piùJoan Rivers
Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.
Leggi di piùRonnie Barker
Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.
Leggi di piùBob Hope
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.
Leggi di piùJack Benny
Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.
Leggi di piùGeorge Burns
Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.
Leggi di piùMorecambe & Wise
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.
Leggi di piùThe Marx Brothers
Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.
Leggi di piùLily Tomlin
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.
Leggi di piùRichard Pryor
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.
Leggi di piùMadeline Kahn
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.
Leggi di piùSteve Martin
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.
Leggi di piùJohn Cleese
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.
Leggi di piùPhyllis Diller
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.
Leggi di piùLucille Ball
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.
Leggi di piùTerry-Thomas
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.
Leggi di piùSid James
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.
Leggi di piùBilly Connolly
Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.
Leggi di piùPeter Sellers
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.
Leggi di piùCharlie Chaplin
Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his beloved character of "The Tramp" - a role so iconic that it is still immediately recognisable over one hundred years after he first appeared and some fifty years after Chaplin's death.
Leggi di piùJulia Louis-Dreyfus
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.
Leggi di piùNorman Wisdom
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.
Leggi di piùKenneth Williams
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.
Leggi di piùChevy Chase
From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.
Leggi di piùJohn Candy
The big man who became a big box office draw in the 1980s, John Candy was one of a kind.
Leggi di piùBob Newhart
Bob Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and this is a great opportunity to discover the rich career of one of the greats.
Leggi di piùEric Sykes
A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.
Leggi di piùAlastair Sim
Barry Cryer examines Alastair Sim's work as a comic actor and why he should be remembered as a comedy legend.
Leggi di piùLeslie Phillips
Oh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad and a bounder.
Leggi di piùEddie Murphy
Barry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comedians, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, from his early days on Saturday Night Live to Hollywood superstardom in Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise.
Leggi di piùHattie Jacques
Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.
Leggi di piùBilly Crystal
Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedian and actor Billy Crystal, whose films include When Harry Met Sally, Throw Momma From The Train and City Slickers.
Leggi di piùJoyce Grenfell
Barry Cryer pays tribute to singer, comedian and actress Joyce Grenfell, whose films included The Belles Of St. Trinian's, The Magic Box and The Happiest Days Of Your Life.
Leggi di piùGoldie Hawn
Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.
Leggi di piùLaurel & Hardy
Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.
Leggi di piùDan Aykroyd
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Canadian actor and writer Dan Aykroyd, who gained fame on Saturday Night Live before going on to star in The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.
Leggi di piùWill Ferrell
Barry Cryer pays tribute to Will Ferrell, from his fruitful beginnings on Saturday Night Live to his starring roles in Anchorman, Elf and Holmes & Watson.
Leggi di piùTina Fey
Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tina Fey.
Leggi di piùTim Allen
Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tim Allen.
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